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Water security speech by PS Sanyang

Water security in Africa depends on health of ecosystem – PS Sanyang

The permanent secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matter, Buba Sanyang, has reminded leaders that water security in Africa depends not only on infrastructure, but also on the health of the ecosystems.  Sanyang made this remark recently in Cairo, Egypt, where leaders converged for the 8th Cairo Water Week.  PS…

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ACDHRS human rights training for religious leaders

ACDHRS challenges religious and traditional leaders to promote human rights

African religious and traditional leaders have been tasked to effectively implement resolutions made at the end of a training on human rights organised by the African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) and partners. This task was put to participants following the completion of a three-day seminar for traditional and religious leaders on…

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humanitarian pact by Gambian government & ECOWAS

New humanitarian pact targets 2,100 vulnerable Gambians

The Government of The Gambia, in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS), has signed a landmark Project Cooperation Agreement to launch a $699,425 humanitarian initiative. The initiative is aimed at supporting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, and host communities…

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Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou

Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou appointed as ED of Higher Education Trust Fund

The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has appointed Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou as the inaugural Executive Director of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund. The appointment, which has been approved by the Office of the President, is a strategic move to leverage Dr Ndure-Tambedou’s…

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new media platform seminar in beijing

Beijing hosts global seminar on new media platforms operations

Journalists from across the globe are currently undergoing a two-week seminar on new media platforms operations and management in Beijing, China. The seminar, which started from 17 October, is expected to end on 30 October 2025. Organised by the Research Training Institute in collaboration with the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) of China, the…

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ECOWAS grant to support Cote D'Ivoire's electoral process

ECOWAS grants $384,000 to support Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral process

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has provided a total of $384,000 in financial assistance to strengthen Côte d’Ivoire’s ongoing electoral process. The funds were officially handed over to the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) and the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) during a recent ceremony in Abidjan. The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Côte…

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