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The Gambia: Journalist arrested and charged with common assault (IFJ - International Federation of Journalists)

Public Technologies 19 Mar 2026
) 18 March 2026 The Gambia ... The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Gambia Press Union (GPU), in condemning "an act of intimidation and harassment meted out to a journalist who was simply doing his job".
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No tolerance for hate speech, IGP Touray vows peace in Gambia

The Point 18 Mar 2026
“We are committed to providing an excellent service, protecting and serving the people of The Gambia,” Touray declared, underscoring the force’s mission to maintain stability and public trust ... ....
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General Legal Council slams lawyer with 1 year suspension for professional misconduct

The Point 18 Mar 2026
The GLC said the professional conduct of legal practitioners in The Gambia is governed by the Code of Conduct for Legal Practitioners 2011.
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Urgent bill seeks new funding path for national security

The Point 18 Mar 2026
The bill also introduces new sections to guide how the levy will be imposed, collected and enforced, with the Gambia Revenue Authority tasked with collecting the funds and paying them into the Joint Operations Fund ... ....
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Takaful Insurance donates dustbins to Pipeline mosque

The Point 18 Mar 2026
The mosque committee members, such as Momodou Senghore, appreciated Takaful Insurance's thoughtful gesture, saying it would go a long way in keeping the mosque environment clean.
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Africmed strengthens staff morale with bags of rice

The Point 18 Mar 2026
He noted that the donation did not come as a surprise, given the CEO’s longstanding dedication to improving the wellbeing of his staff ... He added that Africmed remains a model for staff welfare and professionalism within The Gambia’s health sector ... ....
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DLEAG confirms housewife's arrest at Mile II Central Prison with suspected cannabis

The Point 18 Mar 2026
He noted that during the inspection, officers reportedly found a plastic bag containing suspected cannabis and pills concealed inside a food container. The substances were immediately classified as prohibited items ... ....
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Banjul unveils landmark crab island centre to drive climate resilience

The Point 18 Mar 2026
... centre as a proud legacy project born out of a bold vision to transform Banjul into a beacon of innovation, resilience and opportunity not only for The Gambia but for the wider West African region.
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Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

The Point 18 Mar 2026
Kent, a former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, was confirmed to his post last July on a 52-44 vote ... Trump has offered shifting reasons for the strikes and has pushed back on claims that Israel forced the U.S. to act ... Sen.
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Fish The Gambia Beach Championship returns to boost tourism, local economy

The Point 17 Mar 2026
Organised by Fish The Gambia in collaboration with the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), the event is expected to attract international participants and fishing enthusiasts while showcasing The Gambia’s beaches and marine resources.
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World Bank Appoints Djibrilla Issa as Division Director for Senegal, Mauritania, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia (World Bank Group)

Public Technologies 17 Mar 2026
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2026 - The World Bank announced today Djibrilla Issa as its new Division Director for Senegal, Mauritania, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia ... and The Gambia.
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The Gambia moves to set national standards for organic fertiliser

Foroyaa 17 Mar 2026
Officials and development partners in The Gambia have signed an agreement to develop a national standard for organic fertiliser, a move aimed at improving soil health, managing waste and strengthening sustainable agriculture.
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DLEAG arrests 20 individuals for suspected drug trafficking

The Point 17 Mar 2026
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NPP rejects Tambajang’s claim over women empowerment funds

The Point 17 Mar 2026
In her statement, Mrs Jallow-Tambajang claimed. “We have a national development plan which has some provision for women in economic empowerment ... - No EU funds have been made available to the Government of The Gambia for such a loan scheme ... ....
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Ambassador Bah presents copies of Letters of Credence to Brazilian Ambassador in DC

The Point 17 Mar 2026
... Brazil’s readiness to closely work with him and the government of The Gambia to strengthen The Gambia-Brazil relations through bilateral cooperation at political, economic and multilateral levels.

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