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‘Our Sub-region Still Faces Threats’

President Adama Barrow told regional heads of state TV that “amid the COVID-19 pandemic, our sub-region still faces political and security threats, including electoral issues and their negative impact on efforts to sustain an enabling environment for development.  This calls for urgent attention and engagement with our partners to find […]

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Are We Poor (Or Aren’t We Mismanaged)?

The Gambia is one of the poorest nations in the world. In 2020 Gambia is ranked 9th poorest nation in the world with an estimated US$480 (GMD 24,000) gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. That simply means GDP over population (GDP/population). GDP is the aggregate market value of products/services produced […]

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Industry lobbying US Government to turn Africa into America’s plastics waste bin 

The American Chemistry Council has lobbied the US government during the COVID-19 pandemic to use a US-Kenya trade deal to expand the plastics industry’s footprint across Africa. Documents obtained by Unearthed – Greenpeace’s investigative journalism platform – through the Freedom of Information Act show that the same lobby group, which […]

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EU Strengthens Gambia’s Competitiveness

The European Union is pleased to announce the signature of a new contract with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) within the West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP). “With the accelerating number of COVID-19 cases in the country and globally, it is most likely that this crisis will continue for […]

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NA Urged To Combat COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Gambia: Citizens escalate matters to National Assembly Members- to reconvene and show urgent action and leadership in combating COVID-19   Gambia citizens and home and abroad escalate request to National Assembly representatives, after a deadline by President Barrow to appear in public and address the nation […]

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Colley Wins 2020 Youth Excellence Award

OUSAINU COLLEY WINS 2020 YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD    Ousainu Colley, alias Ousainu-Gambia, has been named winner of The Stone Circle’s Youth Excellence Award (YEA) 2020. The award is given in commemoration of the International Youth Day – the UN’s annual celebration of the role of young people in creating positive […]

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The Africa 35.35 Awards recognize the most remarkable

35 young Africans under 35 years old www.africakitoko.com/a3535/ The 5th edition of the Africa 35.35 Awards which rewards 35 young personalities under 35 from Africa and the African diaspora who have exceptional achievements in their communities has just launched a call for nominations open until August 31, 2020. The Association […]

Society

Non-State Actors Convene Consultative Meeting on COVID-19

Public Statement    Non-State Actors convene Consultative Meeting on COVID 19   Banjul, 10th August 2020: Civil society organizations, trade unions and private sector associations on Friday 7th August 2020 convened a virtual meeting to discuss the fast spreading COVID 19 infections in the country. The meeting noted with concern […]

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President Barrow Eulogises Biri Biri

President Adama Barrow has eulogized Alhajie Momodou Njie better known as Biri Biri at a National  Tribute to the greatest Gambian football legend.  Find below the President’s eulogy delivered at the Arch 22 in Banjul on Wednesday. Fellow Gambians, Family and Friends,  It is with deep regret and a great […]