Friday, December 6, 2024

Gambia’s New Excise Tax on Cement Imports Sparks Concerns and Disruptions

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By: Alieu Jallow The Government of Gambia’s decision to implement a new excise tax on imported cement has led to a significant halt in cement imports. The decision...

Senegal Exceeds Oil Production Target with Nearly 3 Million Barrels in November

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Report: In November 2024, Senegal produced nearly 3 million barrels of crude oil, with three shipments totaling 2.89 million barrels sold internationally, according...

Trial of Ousainou Bojang in Chaos? Key Evidence Fails to Match Accused

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial In the latest update on the trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of the September 2023 shooting of three police officers at Sukuta-Jabang, which...

Sonko to Visit The Gambia

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to visit The Gambia on December 19 for the second Gambia-Senegal Economic, Trade, and Investment Forum,...

Dr. Fatoumatta Jaiteh Makes History as Second Female Gambian Orthopedic Surgeon

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Dr. Fatoumatta Jaiteh has become the second female orthopedic and trauma surgeon and the fourth Gambian overall in The Gambia. A graduate of the...

French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial The French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, was removed on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, following a no-confidence vote supported by far-right...

China Ambassador Awards Degree Scholarship to 10 USET students

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By Mama A. Touray The Chinese government, represented by the Chinese Ambassador to The Gambia, Liu Jin, presented degree scholarship letters to ten students from the University of...

KAC CEO Sainabou Martin Urges Action on Road Safety Concerns in North Bank

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By Alieu Jallow Sainabou Martin Sonko, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kerewan Area Council, has expressed concern over road safety in the North Bank region due to...

Old Yundum Residents Urge Gov’t to Address Road, Water, Healthcare Issues

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By Dawda Baldeh During a joint meeting held in Sinchu Alhagie on Tuesday, residents of the Old Yundum Constituency urged President Adama Barrow's administration to address urgent issues...

Governor Saidyhan Introduces Electronic Clocking System to Boost Transparency in North Bank Region

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By: Alieu Jallow In a significant move toward enhancing transparency and accountability, Governor Lamin Saidyhan of the North Bank Region has announced the implementation of an electronic clocking...

Ebo Town Residents Urge Government Action to Solve Perennial Road Crisis

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By Dawda Baldeh Residents of Ebo Town in the Kanifing Municipality have voiced their frustration over the long-standing issue of poor road conditions, particularly concerning the Ebo Town-New...

NPP Defends President Barrow: ‘As a Proud Mandinka, He Has No Reason to Denigrate...

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial When the NPP defended President Barrow following controversy over his remarks in Jarra West, they stated that his words were “misrepresented” and aimed...

Sonko Moves Forward with PASTEF Majority: A New Chapter for Senegal?

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has started implementing his plans with a newly PASTEF-controlled National Assembly, a significant change in Senegal's politics. In a...

Residents of Babylon, Mandinary, and Makumbaya Celebrate Road Construction Progress While Calling for Enhancements...

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By Dawda Baldeh Residents of Lamin, Mandinary, Babylon, and Makumbaya have expressed their appreciation for the construction of a 10-kilometer road, which they say will significantly improve business...

UDP Nationwide Tour: Engaging Communities Across The Gambia

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The United Democratic Party (UDP) is set to begin a nationwide tour across The Gambia, led by Secretary General and Party Leader, Ousainou Darboe, and other party...

Kebba Gaye’s Transformation from Classroom Teacher to Passionate Fashion Designer

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By: Dawda Baldeh Kebba Gaye’s journey into fashion design is a remarkable story of passion, perseverance, and self-learning. In 2018, he co-founded the fashion brand New Solutions with...

Minister Badjie Presents D688,500 Cash Support to GSI Graduates

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In Chamen, North Bank Region, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, is presiding over the presentation of cash support to the soon-to-be graduates of...

NPP Responds to UDP’s Statement on President Barrow’s Comments

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The National People’s Party (NPP) has responded to the United Democratic Party's (UDP) statement regarding President Adama Barrow’s recent remarks in Jarra West, Lower River Region. The NPP,...

Bakary Barrow Signs Professional Contract with Turkish Amputee Football Club

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In recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we bring you news from the Gambia Amputee Football team. Bakary Barrow, a Gambian international amputee footballer, has...

International IDEA Calls for Thoughtful Reporting on Post-TRRC Transition to Promote Justice and Healing

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By Alieu Jallow Jainaba Faye, the Head of the Country Office for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), urged journalists to report on the...