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In South Side, Adesokan explores displacement, identity, mystery of being
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 30, 2025
The central character of Akin Adesokan’s recently published novel, South Side, is an author struggling with finding a voice and a place in world where identities and loyalties shift like the grains of sand in an hourglass. Adesokan, himself a...
Yorkshire village which is 'dead on Saturday' and has nothing left on high street
Yorkshire Live
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August 30, 2025
Residents in a Yorkshire village at the heart of the asylum seeker hotel debate say last year’s riots were “disgusting”, but admit those arriving illegally pose a problem to the area and the country. Wath-upon-Dearne in Rotherham has changed over...
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...
Gambian man sentenced for torture convictions in landmark Colorado case
Centennial State News - Colorado
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August 22, 2025
J. Bishop Grewell, Acting United States Attorney | www.justice.govJ. Bishop Grewell, Acting United States Attorney | www.justice.gov Michael Sang Correa, a 46-year-old Gambian national, was sentenced in the District of Colorado to 67 years and six...
How a flawed polls threatened to mislead Gambia’s 2026 elections
The Standard Gambia
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August 25, 2025
- Advertisement - By Touba Marie Data analyst As The Gambia marches toward what is anticipated to be one of the most consequential elections in its democratic history, public discourse is being increasingly shaped by polls and surveys claiming to...
Responsibility begins with us: Rethinking change in Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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August 25, 2025
- Advertisement - By Dr Lamin K Janneh In The Gambia, it has become almost second nature to point fingers at our leaders whenever the nation faces challenges. While leadership is indeed central to national progress, we often overlook an equally...
Safeguarding national unity: Why The Gambia must be cautious about tribal and religious-based associations
The Point
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Human beings are social by nature. We seek companionship, solidarity, and belonging through families, communities, and associations. Recognizing this, the Constitution of The Gambia grants citizens the right to form associations within the...
Young Albanian men are most likely to be held in immigration detention at Dungavel
Scottish Daily Express
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August 25, 2025
One in four migrants held at the Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre is from Albania, with most of them being young men under the age of 30. The latest figures come amid a renewed focus on immigration among Scottish voters, with the issue now...
Good Morning Mr President: Tribalism and hate speech have no room in Gambia
The Point
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The Gambia’s history reminds us that political instability can arise swiftly. We experienced the coup d’état of 1994, a watershed moment that disrupted our democratic trajectory and reshaped our governance system for decades. In parallel, the...
Government Urged to Ensure Access to Education for Children Living With Disabilities
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 25, 2025
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has, in its 2024 State of Human Rights report, urged the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to ensure that access to education for children with disabilities is mainstreamed to promote inclusive...
Gambia Mourns Former Tourism Minister Nancy Seedy Njie
The Fatu Network
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August 23, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Gambia is mourning the death of former Secretary of State for Tourism and Culture, Nancy Seedy Njie, who passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the age of 59. While the cause of her death...
Rhythmic Gambian Percussion Solidifies China-The Gambia Ties
The Voice Gambia
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August 25, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu For two weeks from August 10, 2025, the Gambian percussion group Flex Fuzion, led by Ndey Jabang, warmed its way into the hearts of thousands of Chinese audiences in Changzhou and Ha’erbin cities in China, at major summer...
Major strides made but media must keep lenses on gender agenda
Media Observer
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August 25, 2025
During the 2025 National Devolution Conference in Homa Bay town, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Unicef Kenya, and UN Women released reports that revealed empowering women with resources and opportunities uplifts their own well-being,...
Flex Fuzion triumphs in China with Gambian cultural showcase
The Point
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Featuring the dynamic all-female percussion ensemble Afriq Divas, the group captivated audiences with the rhythms and spirit of Gambian and West African tradition, forging deeper cultural ties between The Gambia and China. The invitation, extended...
Gender Divide Emerges in Gambia’s 2026 Election Opinion Poll
The Fatu Network
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August 22, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Seringe S.T. Touray The 2026 Presidential Election Opinion Poll Survey conducted by Gambia Participates shows clear gender divides in voter sentiment ahead of next year’s presidential election. Both President Adama...
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...
Who Is Robert Anderson? A Look at the U.S. Embassy’s New Deputy Chief of Mission in The Gambia
The Fatu Network
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August 24, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The United States Embassy in Banjul has announced the appointment of Robert Anderson as its new Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), a role he assumes while serving as Chargé d’Affaires. The announcement...
Gambia shines on global stage at Osaka Expo 2025
The Point
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With vibrant displays and a robust presence at this esteemed international exhibition, the country is garnering praise for its dynamic participation, positioning itself as a rising voice in global discussions on sustainability, innovation and...
UDP Accuses Barrow Government of Concealing Gambia’s Debt, Drawing Parallels with Macky Sall
The Fatu Network
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August 24, 2025
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued a sharp warning to President Adama Barrow’s administration, accusing it of potentially hiding the true extent of The Gambia’s debt crisis in a manner...
Gambia Surpasses Global Target on Exclusive Breastfeeding
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 20, 2025
But Urban Mothers Struggle By Ndey Sowe As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, which in The Gambia is observed as World Breastfeeding Month, nutrition experts say the country has achieved remarkable progress in exclusive breastfeeding but...