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Empowering Gambian women in the horticultural sector

by Adewale Adenrele on June 20, 2023

The Jokkalante Market Platform for farmers, buyers, and service providers in The Gambia to eliminate trade barriers. The International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the Ministry of Trade, Industry,

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Eight soldiers charged over foiled coup in Gambia

by Adewale Adenrele on January 8, 2023

The Gambia charged eight soldiers with treason and conspiracy on Friday for their role in a foiled coup last month,

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Gambia arrests four soldiers after alleged coup failed

by Adewale Adenrele on December 21, 2022

Gambian authorities have foiled a military coup attempt and arrested four soldiers plotting to overthrow President Adama Barrow's administration, the

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World Bank grants $68m to revive tourism sector in The Gambia

by Adewale Adenrele on July 6, 2022

The Gambia and the World Bank have signed a $68m grant to revive the ocean-facing West African country’s tourism sector.

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AU to observe Presidential Election of Republic of The Gambia

by Adewale Adenrele on December 3, 2021

The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) is in the Republic of The Gambia to observe the 4th December 2021 Presidential Election at

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AFRICA: WFP, Japan support nutrition response in The Gambia

by Adewale Adenrele on October 22, 2021

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a USD1.5 million (JPY 164 million) contribution from the Government of Japan to provide nutrition response to 40,000 vulnerable food insecure people