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AAITG, UNFPA engage women groups on Women's Reservation Bill
ActionAid International -The Gambia and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) last Tuesday engaged women groups on lobbying and advocacy on the Womens Reservation Bill as well as the inclusion of more women in the District Tribunals.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Duo selected to represent UTG at SDKJI moot court competition
The Law Students of the University of The Gambia (UTG) have selected Ahmed Fofanah and Algasim Bah to represent the institution at the 2023 edition of the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Moot Court Competition.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Stop press: Keneba to play Kantong Kunda in Kiang West District final
Monday 25 September 2023
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Julangel, Luniburg advance in Bakau knockout competition
Julangel FC and Luneburg FC have both progressed into the next stage of the Bakau 'nawettan' knockout competition following victories over Bremen and Samtom Academy during their games played at the Bakau Mini Stadium on Saturday.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Ghana Town coach aims to win back-to-back Brufut nawetan titles
Michael, head coach of Ghana Town FC, has said that they were preparing very well to win the Brufut 'nawetan' league title following their maiden title triumph last season.
Monday 25 September 2023
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Queen Scorpions eliminated in AWCON qualifiers
Hopes of Gambia fans were yesterday shattered after the national womens team the Queen Scorpions failed to progress to the next round of the qualifiers for the Africa Womens Cup of Nations (AWCON).
Monday 25 September 2023
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120 CRR communities willingly abandon early & forced marriage, FGC, others
A total of 120 communities including 60 partner and 60 sensitised neighboring communities in Sami, Niani, Upper and Lower Fulladou West Districts of the Central River Region (north and south), have willingly abandoned the deeply-rooted cultural practices of Female Genital Cutting (FGC), child and forced marriage, wife battering and other negative social vices affecting the wellbeing of women and girls in the area and the region at large.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Rice stakeholders conclude regional consultation
The National Rice Farmers Assosiation (NaRFA) and the National Coordinating Organisation of Farmer Associations- The Gambia (NCOFAG) in collaboration with the ROOTS Project recently conducted a regional consultation on the promotion of good governance and management for members of the National Rice Farmers Association (NaRFA).
Friday 22 September 2023
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Kombo South NAM attends WATAF meeting
Hon Kebba K. Barrow, chair for ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Marcro-economic Policy and Economic Research of The Gambia National Assembly is currently attending 19th General Assembly and the 5th High Level Policy Dialogue on Enhancing Tax Transparency and Cooperation in West Africa.
Friday 22 September 2023
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SLG ends 2-day back-to-school road safety summer camp
Save Life Gambia (SLG) recently wrapped up a two-day back-to-school road safety summer camp for children aged 5-15 years at MBM Academy in Batokunku Village.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Queen Scorpions beaten in AWCON qualifiers
The Queen Scorpions of The Gambia were yesterday, Thursday beaten 3-2 at home by Namibia in opening match of the African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifiers first leg played at the Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi El Jadida in Morocco.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Gunjur Utd players scouting competition to begin tomorrow
Gunjur United Football Club players scouting competition is set to begin tomorrow, Saturday 23rd September 2023 at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Field as the countrys domestic league campaign looms.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Gambias Youth minister to serve in Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce
Bakary Y. Badjie, Gambias minister of Youth and Sports, has been nominated to serve as a member of the Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce 2023-2025 on behalf of the Africa Group.
Friday 22 September 2023
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Brufut begins 2023 nawetan season
Brufut Sports Development Committee (BSDC) on Wednesday began its 2023 nawetan league season with 24 teams vying for the coveted prizes.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Moroccan club Hilal Temara Spotif sign Bintou Ceesay
Moroccan Women Second Tier side, Club Hilal Temara Spotif have announced the signing of Bintou Ceesay from The Gambia Police Force FC.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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'TVET serves a productive response to challenges'
The Director of the ECOWAS Commission based in Abuja, Nigeria has revealed that the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is a productive response to challenges, enabling learners to acquire practical skills and competencies that meet the present and future needs of the labor market.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Manokang FC wallop Santo-Su Utd FC in Brikama nawetan
Manokang FC on Tuesday thumped Santos United FC 5-0 in the 2023-2024 Brikama nawetan played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium.
Thursday 21 September 2023
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Gambia never intend to play defensive formation against Congo Brazzaville
Tom Saintfiet, head coach of The Gambia National team has stated that they never intended to play defensive football during their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Congo Brazzaville.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Media Agenda holds media breakfast
Media Agenda, a non-governmental organization with a primary focus on media consultancy and research development recently convened a media breakfast at a ceremony held at the Bakadaji Hotel.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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GNPC validates strategic plan
The Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Monday validated its four-year Strategic Plan (2023-2027) to help guide its actions towards meeting its desired goal at a ceremony held at Bakadaji Hotel.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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60 CRR communities willingly abandon early & forced marriage, FGC, others
A total of 60 communities in Sami, Niani in the Upper and Lower Fulladou West Districts of the Central River Region (north and south), have willingly abandoned the deeply-rooted cultural practices of Female Genital Cutting (FGC), child and forced marriage, wife battering and other negative social vices affecting the wellbeing of women and girls in the area and the region at large.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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GFF Senior Womens football coordinator resigns
Senior Womens Football Coordinator at The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Sainey Sissohore-Mboge, has tendered her resignation letter to the countrys football governing body the GFF.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Apex FC, Wasulung FC share spoils in Bakau nawettan
Apex FC and Wasulung FC on Saturday shared the spoils in the 2023-2024 Bakau nawettan following their goalless draw in a tightly-contested match played at the Bakau Mini Stadium.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Womens Scorpions embrace training ahead of Namibia clash
The Gambia Womens National Team on Monday held their first training session at the Stade El Abdi Jdida in Morocco, ahead of their 2024 Africa Womens Cup of Nations qualifier match against Namibia on Thursday 21st September 2023.
Wednesday 20 September 2023
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I-Care Optics inaugurates new branch in Basse
In a bid to provide accessible and affordable eye care services to the public, I-Care Optics on Wednesday inaugurated a new branch in Basse at a colourful ceremony held in the Upper River Region.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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GID inaugurates new Immigration Post in Abuko
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) last Friday inaugurated a new Immigration Post in Abuko.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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UN holds joint high-level engagement on CPDs
The UN agencies in The Gambia namely UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA alongside the government of The Gambia recently held a joint high-level engagement on finalising the new country program document at a ceremony held at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Bijilo.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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Santos Utd, Fabaida Utd navigate to Gunjur knockout quarter-finals
Santos United FC and Fabaida United FC on Saturday sailed to the quarter-finals of the 2023-2024 Gunjur nawetan knockout competition after winning their round of sixteen matches played at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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Kartong Sports Committee pays courtesy to MJFC founder
The Sports Committee of Kartong led by Ousman Camara recently paid a courtesy to the founder and president of The Malick Jallow Foundation for Children at his office in Banjul.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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SWESO PRO resigns amid double standards
Dodou Chinti has tendered his resignation as Public Relations Officer for Serrekunda West Sports Organisation (SWESO) owing to double standards being played by some executive members of the committee, he claimed.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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German-Gambian basketball player named FIBA World Cup MVP
Dennis Schröder, a German-born to a Gambian mother was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) during Germanys World Cup triumph over Serbia last week. The competition was organised by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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Womens Scorpions arrive in Morocco ahead of Namibia clash
The Gambia Womens National Team has landed at the Mohammed International Airport in Casablanca, Morocco ahead of their Africa Womens Cup qualifier match against Namibia later this month.
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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