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FaBB Foundation launches first-ever Accident & Emergency Unit at Bansang General Hospital

A Historic Milestone in Strengthening Healthcare Delivery in The Gambia Bansang, Central River Region – In a landmark development for healthcare delivery in The Gambia, the FaBB Foundation officially commissioned the first-ever Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit in the 88-year history of Bansang General Hospital, marking a transformative moment for the people of the Central…

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Hon. Minister concludes first leg of Nationwide Project Monitoring Tour in URR

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, Dr Demba Sabally, has successfully concluded the first leg of his nationwide project monitoring tour in the Upper River Region (URR), following three days of visits across the North Bank and Upper River Regions.   The tour was designed to assess the progress of ongoing agricultural projects, engage…

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Gambia, Indonesia cement bilateral cooperation

The Gambia government has forged a stronger bilateral cooperation with the government of the Republic of Indonesia at the second Indonesia-Gambia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) held at the African Princess Hotel in Banjul. The meeting, held on Tuesday 30 June 2026, highlighted significant areas of political and diplomatic cooperation, deliberating on the overview…

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NPP launches manifesto and Nine-Point Plan, emphasizing youth, women, and food security

The National People’s Party (NPP) has officially unveiled its new manifesto alongside a Nine-Point Plan, describing the initiative as a roadmap for The Gambia’s next phase of transformation. Party leaders emphasised that the NPP has matured into a national movement rooted in peace, stability, development, and inclusiveness. At the heart of the plan is a…

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France-based association seeks to extend intervention efforts to Gambia

Le Réveil Humanitaire, an association in France, has displayed interest in expanding its intervention efforts to The Gambia to help improve lives through timely projects and initiatives. Founded in 2022 in the city of Tours, France, the foundation helps people in precarious situations or those undergoing difficult circumstances in that city and across France, such…

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VP Jallow launches landmark project to empower youth, women in Chamen Nianija

His Excellency the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, Mohammed B.S. Jallow, on Monday officially launched the Resilience Building Vulnerable Youth and Women Support Project (RB-VYWoSP) in Chamen Nianija, Central River Region, a transformative national initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable youth and women while strengthening social protection systems across the country. The colourful…

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Barrow inaugurates 12km roads project in Madiana for easy transportation 

President Adama Barrow on Saturday inaugurated the 12-kilometre Brufut–Madiana–Banyaka–Kunkujang Mariama Road Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transport connectivity in the West Coast Region. The inauguration ceremony, held at Madiana Lower Basic School, attracted residents and beneficiaries from Kombo North and Kombo South, alongside government officials and community leaders. Implemented by SSTP Construction…

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CUBE launches AI learning tool pilot in Gambian Secondary Schools

CUBE The Gambia has launched a pilot program introducing its locally developed AI-powered learning platform, the CUBE AI Tutor, to secondary school students in Region 1. The pilot launch, conducted on April 30 and May 6, 2026, engaged one hundred and fifty (150) students from St. Augustine’s Senior Secondary School, St. Joseph’s Senior Secondary School,…

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NA Select Committee Impressed with Progress on Government-Funded Road Projects

The National Assembly Select Committee on Monitoring the Implementation of Government Projects has expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work on ongoing government-funded road construction projects across the country. The committee made the remarks during a week-long nationwide tour of government intervention projects, with a particular focus on road infrastructure developments being implemented…

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