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Chinese company poised to eliminate malaria in Gambia
A Seven-man delegation from the privately owned Guangdong New South Group Company Limited in Beijing, China, was on July 26th, 2018 received by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians…
Ex intelligence chief Badgie appears before Janneh Commission
Yankuba Badgie, the director of the National Intelligence Agency, has appeared before the commission probing former ruler to give evidence as investigations into Yahya Jammeh’s financial dealings wraps up.
The former spy chief was…
Senior official from United States Africa Command visits Gambia
The highest ranking civilian at the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) made an orientation visit to The Gambia on July 25, 2018.
Ambassador Alexander M. Laskaris, who serves as the Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military…
Musu Bakoto Sawo is the TRRC’s deputy executive secretary
Acting in accordance with Section 22 of the TRRC Act, 2017 and in consultation with the Executive Secretary of the TRRC, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mr. Abubacarr Tambadou has appointed Musu Bakoto Sawo as Deputy…
“Gambians illegally staying in EU to be deported”—EU ambassador
The European Union is currently in negotiation with Gambian authorities to return migrants from its 28-members states who are illegally staying there, EU ambassador Attila Lajos, told journalists on Wednesday.
An unspecified number of…
US to re-establish military relations with Gambia
Ambassador Alexander Laskaris, deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, United States Africa Command (AfriComm) has announced that the US is committed to supporting the Gambia’s Security Sector Reform program.
During a…
$200 million power project: Jarra, Kiang to be electrified
By Sana Camara
The President of the Republic has promised the people of Jarra and Kiang in the Lower River Region (LRR) that their areas would be the first to benefit from the implementation of the government’s power roadmap developed a…
‘Charges against GDC 4 dropped by police, not acquitted by court’
The ministry of justice has issued a press release on Wednesday refuting claims that the members of the Gambia Democratic Congress who were charged with assault, among others, were acquitted by the Basse Magistrate Court.
The ministry…
Gambia government press statement on ‘60 mosques construction’
Following widespread allegations and mischaracterization of President Adama Barrow’s remarks in the North Bank Region about the planned construction of 60 mosques, The Gambia Government makes it categorically clear, that the reports were…
‘All religions, non-believers equal in Gambia’ – President Barrow
President Adama Barrow responds to criticism against plans of his youth movement to build mosques across the country.
President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed the commitment of his government to the promotion and advancement of religious…