President Adama Barrow emphasized stronger regulations and enhanced cooperation between African countries during discussions about continental trade expansion. The Gambian president hosted African Continental Free Trade Area Secretary General Wamkele Mene and representatives at State House in Banjul on Monday. Barrow stressed that economic development and employment opportunities depend on successful intra-African commerce initiatives. He advocated for comprehensive policies that facilitate unrestricted movement of citizens and merchandise across borders. The president noted that unified political determination across the continent would drive effective implementation of trade agreements.
Barrow highlighted The Gambia's integration of...
Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency Director General Momodou Darboe missed his scheduled testimony before the National Assembly Special Select Committee on Monday. The official appeared at the hearing but failed to deliver his prepared statement. Darboe blamed date confusion between two conflicting summons letters for the oversight. One letter requested document production while another called for questioning testimony. The mixed dates created administrative confusion within his office management.
Committee members accepted Darboe's written apology while expressing clear disappointment about the delay. Officials reminded the director of his constitutional duties under the 1997 Constitution and Assembly standing orders. The committee...
North Macedonia endorsed Morocco's 2007 Autonomy Plan as the sole foundation for resolving the territorial dispute. Foreign Ministers Nasser Bourita and Timčo Mucunski formalized this position through a joint declaration signed during their July 21 meeting in Skopje. The Balkan nation expressed continued backing for United Nations mediation efforts toward achieving a lasting political settlement. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 2756 from October 2024.
The agreement highlights North Macedonia's appreciation for Morocco's comprehensive reforms under King Mohammed VI's leadership over two decades. Mucunski's government praised the Atlantic Initiatives designed to strengthen African continental...
The National Environment Agency received eleven new vehicles through a hire purchase agreement with the Gambia Teachers Union Cooperative Credit Union. Executive Director Dr. Dawda Badgie accepted the fleet at agency headquarters in Banjul on Monday. The delivery addresses years of transportation challenges that limited field operations across the country. Badgie assumed leadership in 2022 when mobility constraints severely affected the agency's environmental monitoring capabilities. GTU-CCU provided the financing solution after months of procurement difficulties.
The vehicle collection features five pickup trucks, four sedans, and one fifteen-passenger minivan. A thirty-seat bus will arrive at a later date to complete the fleet. Staff...
Mansakonko Area Council Chairman Landing B. Sanneh testified Monday before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry about financial management failures. The council operated from 2018 to 2023 without establishing proper internal spending controls or oversight mechanisms. Sanneh acknowledged that executives made discretional decisions rather than following established guidelines from the Local Government Financial Manual. The CEO and finance director could authorize expenditures without seeking approval from the chairman or full council. This practice exposed taxpayer funds to inadequate supervision and potential misuse.
Bank loans were secured during this period, though Sanneh could not recall specific details about lenders or...
Administrative officials testified Monday before the Local Government Commission regarding significant revenue losses at Kuntaur Area Council. Saihou Jawara and Pa Nfansu Darboe explained how collectors frequently underreport their earnings to the council. The same personnel responsible for gathering funds also conduct annual assessments, creating opportunities for suppression. Lead counsel noted that two collectors hiding D119,000 each would equal half the annual government subvention. Government funding has remained at approximately D500,000 since 2018, which officials consider inadequate for development needs.
Darboe reported revenue growth from D3 million in 2010 to D7 million in 2020 through enhanced monitoring and task force...
Confederation of Gambian Industries President Farimang Saho commended Bell Industry during Sunday's ceremony at Brikama Football Stadium. The company donated a modern pavilion that will benefit local youth through sports development programs. Saho emphasized how private sector contributions strengthen community infrastructure and provide opportunities for young people. The facility offers multiple functions as a training center, gathering space, and venue for various activities. Bell Industry demonstrated effective corporate citizenship through this meaningful investment.
The pavilion addresses pressing needs for youth engagement and skill development within the Brikama region. Football remains a powerful tool for promoting unity and...
The Gambia Press Union has launched preparations for its tenth National Journalism Awards through its National Journalism Awards Committee. Vice Chairperson Therese Fatou Gomez addressed media representatives at the Bakadaji Hotel during Monday's press conference. The committee established eligibility criteria covering journalistic works from January 2024 through December 2024 and January through July 2025. This anniversary edition celebrates ten years of professional journalism recognition within the nation. The submission deadline awaits official announcement.
Fifteen award categories will continue for the 2025 ceremony spanning diverse fields such as investigative reporting, human rights coverage, environmental issues, and sports...
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester United pursues a forward addition during the current window. The club aims to bolster their attacking options ahead of the upcoming campaign. Three players feature on their target list according to Romano's sources. Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, and Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson represent the primary candidates under consideration. Romano believes Jackson holds the strongest possibility of moving to Old Trafford among the trio, though United's leadership has yet to finalize their choice. The Red Devils previously completed deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo during this transfer period.
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