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Sunu Reew, Silicon Valley African Film Fest collaborate to bring health, promote arts in Gambia
The Point
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This is Sunu Reew’s third medical mission in The Gambia and it includes hospital rounds and university lectures, a community health fair, a dinner on Valentine’s Day, and a cinema café. While Sunu Reew is established to contribute to bridging the...
The paradox of activism in The Gambia: Protest vs. progress
The Point
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It is true that The Gambia, like many African nations, has had its fair share of political struggles, from the days of dictatorship under Yahya Jammeh to the democratic transition led by Adama Barrow. Activists have historically played an...
Tech giants OpenAI and Meta to train AI on African languages
Cryptopolitan
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November 26, 2024
OpenAI and Meta are teaming up to train AI systems on African languages. This project, which includes French telecom giant Orange SA, aims to fix a major gap in AI. Africa, a continent with over 2,000 languages, has largely been overlooked in AI...
Gambia, UK strong ties showcased at King Charles' Birthday
The Point
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The birthday, celebrated in a form of cocktail dinner, was hosted by High Commissioner Harriet King. It was spectacular of entertainment underscoring the ongoing commitment to the nation’s development. Dignitaries, CSOs and government officials...
Gambia, Ghana Signs MOU on ECOWAS Free Roaming Services
The Voice Gambia
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November 21, 2024
By: Victor Ofuonye Regulatory officials and Mobile Network Operators of both The Gambia and Ghana on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, signed a Memorandum of Understandings for implementation of the ECOWAS Free Roaming Services in a ceremony at the...
Mass deportations from Germany and the developed world – a call forThe Gambia and African nations to build more global political capital
The Standard Gambia
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February 5, 2025
- Advertisement - By Ousainou Allen Interim President, NAFA The process of deportations experienced by Gambians and Africans in developed nations is both inhumane and heartbreaking! While Germany and other developed nations are enforcing their...
YEP provides Gambian youth with vocational training, fund to run own business
The Point
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YEP focuses on providing vocational training and funding to help young Gambians start and run their own small businesses, aiming to address unemployment and irregular migration by fostering entrepreneurship within the youth population. Key points...
‘JUSTICE’ Gambia’s first law magazine launched
The Standard Gambia
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February 4, 2025
- Advertisement - The publication of the maiden edition of JUSTICE: Let There Be Justice Though The Heavens Fall marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of The Gambia’s legal landscape. As chief editor, I am honoured to present this groundbreaking...
Gambia Launches Trade Logistics CharterBy Binta Jaiteh
The Voice Gambia
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November 18, 2024
President Adama Barrow, on Friday, launched a trade logistics charter, a critical framework that commits all trade community stakeholders to deliver specific key performance indicators (KPIs) determined via a scientific process. The Charter’s...
A call to action for a safer Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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February 3, 2025
- Advertisement - The rise in criminal activities in The Gambia is an issue that demands immediate and collective action. While the government has taken steps to address the situation, including increasing security patrols and improving forensic...
Existentialist humanism at intersection of science, jurisprudence
The Sun Nigeria
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February 7, 2025
By Friday Nwankwo Ndubuisi As a realist, I believe in concrete things and the potency of unseen hands in human affairs, which I term “Empirical Supernaturalism.” I’m drawn to practical philosophy, directly impacting human life, sharing Karl...
Research Article – Opening the ‘black box’ of national digital identity systems: Another invisible border for Africans?
The Round Table
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November 21, 2024
[This is an excerpt from an article in The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs.] The digitalisation of national identity systems is often treated as a black box, with little attention paid to whether these systems are...
The Impact Of Hate Speech On Electoral Integrity In The Gambia (Part1)
The Voice Gambia
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February 7, 2025
By: Alhagie M. Dumbuya Introduction Democratic elections are the foundation upon which legitimate governance is built. The credibility of an electoral process depends not only on the procedural fairness of voting mechanisms but also on the overall...
Gambia seeks Ghana’s expertise on utility regulations
The Standard Gambia
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November 14, 2024
- Advertisement - A high-powered delegation from The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has visited Ghana to acquaint with the country’s energy management and regulatory system. The delegation, led by the chairman of the PURA...
Student Creates First Scientific Scale for “Dangerous” Animals
Technology Networks
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What’s the world’s most dangerous animal? That’s a question asked by many people; very few seem to specify what they mean by “dangerous”. This paper introduces a new rating system I created – the Crespo scale – that measures and ranks how...
UNESCO epitomises advocacy to curb e-waste risks in Gambia
The Point
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The workshop, held at the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), brought together policymakers, environmental educators, and stakeholders to discuss best practices for waste management. The initiative, supported by UNESCO funding, aims to raise...
UTG launches research project to boost early childhood education
Foroyaa Newspaper
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January 31, 2025
By Amadou Manjang The University of the Gambia on Thursday launched the IDRC/GPE-KIX ECE Research Project on “Adapting and Scaling Early Learning Outcomes Assessments in the West and Central African Region to facilitate data-based decisions at the...
GRA Launches E-Invoicing System to Enhance Tax Transparency and Revenue Collection
The Voice Gambia
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July 9, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah In a landmark step toward digital tax reform, the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially launched its Electronic Invoicing (E-Invoicing) Project, a platform designed to improve transparency, enhance VAT compliance, and...
Gambia Starts Nationwide Polio Campaign today
The Point
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It would be recalled that The Gambia had the last polio outbreak in 1986, even though the health coverage was very high. This, among others, prompted the authorities to came with a recommendation that henceforth, any child born in the country...
Climate change could submerge The Gambia’s capital
Dialogo Chino
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January 29, 2025
The existence of Gambia’s capital, Banjul, is under threat from rising sea levels and flash flooding. Many people, including residents and fishers, have been displaced, while businesses and offices have moved away to safety. Experts have long...