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British gran reveals how she came to suspect younger Gambian fiancé’s ‘sister’ was actually his wife
LAD Bible
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A British grandma who fell for a Gambian man over 20 years her junior has revealed when she started to suspect the man's sister was actually his wife. Zena, a 65-year-old from Surrey, started a romance with 44-year-old waiter Ebrima after the pair...
Gran learns truth about Gambian toyboy 'whose sister was his wife'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 28, 2025
A gran has told how she fears that the Gambian toyboy she met while on holiday has been lying to her about his life - and that his 'sister' is actually his wife. Zena met Ebrima - who is 21 years her junior - while on a resort holiday in Banjul,...
Truth about British gran, 65, and Gambian waiter fiancé, 44, who may already be married to his 'sister': Intriguing twist that has people saying HE is the victim - despite taking her money and controlling what she wears
Daily Mail
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August 27, 2025
For a grandmother accustomed to a comfortable life in leafy Surrey, the culture shock of visiting her waiter fiancé in the Gambia has been an adjustment for 65-year-old Zena. Since meeting 44-year-old waiter Ebrima in a Banjul holiday resort two...
Brit grandma learns truth about toyboy Gambian fiancé 'whose sister was wife'
The Mirror
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August 27, 2025
19:17, 27 Aug 2025Updated 19:20, 27 Aug 2025 A British grandma who has started a romance with a Gambian waiter has told how she found out that he had been lying to her and she suspected his sister is actually his wife. Zena, 65, from Oxted,...
Gambia Tourism Board Shines at Yaram Arts Festival in London, Showcasing Gambia Tourism products
The Voice Gambia
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August 26, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) proudly participated in this year’s Yaram Arts Festival in London, a vibrant celebration of Senegambian culture that brought together Gambians, the wider African diaspora, and international...
Gambia youth face high risk of sexual violence
The Point
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Youth in The Gambia face a high risk of violence such as sexual harassment and abuse, in schools, communities and other settings with harmful social norms and a lack of comprehensive protection laws contributing to the problem. Initiatives such as...
Gambia unveils bold prison reform plan to modernise correctional system
The Point
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The initiative, unveiled by Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang at the Ministerial Town Hall Meeting (Mansa Kunda) on Saturday, aims to address chronic overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and lack of rehabilitation programmes by introducing a...
AIPS PRESIDENT MEETS GAMBIAN LEADER ON UPCOMING AFRICA CONGRESS
The Standard Gambia
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August 27, 2025
- Advertisement - Press release The president of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Africa, Mr Abdoulaye Thiam was yesterday received in audience by President Adama Barrow at the State House in Banjul. During the cordial meeting,...
Bakadaji Hotel: A Jewel of Comfort And Culture On The Smiling Coast
The Voice Gambia
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August 27, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu As part of efforts to boost domestic tourism across The Gambia, affectionately known as the Smiling Coast of Africa, the Gambia Tourism Board (GTB) has embarked on a Familiarization Tour (FAM-Tour), visiting places like Bakadaji...
WAICA 2025 Education Confab To Tackle Climate Change In Lagos
Daily Independent
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August 27, 2025
2 The Nigerian insurance industry is set to host the 2025 Education Conference of the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA), taking place from October 12 to 15, 2025, at the iconic Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. The conference...
Gambia, South Africa seal path to visa-free travel
The Point
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At the meeting, the two ministers hailed the enduring bonds of solidarity between their nations, rooted in shared values of African unity, mutual respect, and cooperation. They welcomed the opportunity to expand their partnership across a range of...
Football History To Be Remembered – 30th November 1969, First Live Football Broadcast Over Radio Gambia
The Voice Gambia
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August 26, 2025
I could recall in the late 60s and 70s, football was a religion in The Gambia. The level and standard of football at that time cannot be compared to today’s level, despite all the money paid to footballers and the sponsorship that goes with it,...
FG set to commercialise technical volunteers scheme: NTAC DG
Peoples Gazette
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August 29, 2025
Yusuf Yakub, the director-general of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says plans were underway to commercialise the technical volunteers scheme to serve countries in need of professionals. Mr Yakubu said this on Friday in Abuja during the...
2026 Elections Will Shape Gambia’s Destiny, Says GALA Member
The Voice Gambia
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August 26, 2025
By: Isatou Sarr Omar Sanyang, a member of Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA), has described the 2026 elections as a pivotal moment for Gambians to “design the future” of their country. Speaking in the wake of recent protests and arrests, Sanyang...
The Gambia’s economy rebounds, yet rising debt casts a long shadow on progress
The Standard Gambia
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August 26, 2025
- Advertisement - The World Bank’s Gambia Economic Update (Spring 2025) hails the country’s strong 5.7% growth in 2024, driven by agriculture, services, remittances, and tourism, but warns that soaring public debt has become a crippling burden. It...
The state of Gambian literature and the publishing industry
The Standard Gambia
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August 26, 2025
- Advertisement - By Modou Lamin Age-Almusaf Sowe I recently participated in the Unesco-British Council Meeting regarding the condition of the Books and Publishing Sector in Africa, organized by the Ghana Publishers Association (GPA). The initial...
Football history to remember 30th September 1969 about 1st live broadcast over Radio Gambia
The Point
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I could recall in the late 60s and 70s football was a religion in The Gambia. The level and standard of football at that time cannot be compared to today’s level despite all the money being paid to footballers and the sponsorship and all that goes...
Gambian Entrepreneur Explores Business Opportunities in Russia
The Voice Gambia
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August 24, 2025
By Haddy Touray Mr. Modou Camara, proprietor of Outsource Recruitment Company, recently concluded a two-week training program at the Russian Foreign Trade Academy. According to sources, this was aimed at enhancing Camara’s understanding of...
Female genital mutilation in infancy still common, Gambian mothers say
The Standard Gambia
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August 26, 2025
- Advertisement - Hulay Damba, 55, spent years performing female genital mutilation on girls in her community. Her role as a practitioner was passed down from her grandmother. “It was what I was taught,” she explained. Despite years of steady...
In The Field: Esade Students Partner With Locals To Restore Mangroves In The Gambia
Poets&Quants - California
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August 25, 2025
With each step, the Esade business student and a Gambian bird researcher sank deeper into the river. They walked barefoot, water lapping up almost to their knees, looking for the right depth to test their prototype in the field. A successful test...