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Practice notebook: Texas A&M’s exotic third-down defenses ‘in bloom’
KBTX - Texas
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August 20, 2025
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - In November of 2021, Texas A&M faced what would become one of the sports’ statistical leaders at the quarterback position in Bo Nix. Ultimately, the Aggies held Nix to completing less than 50% of his passes for 153...
Outrage as baby dies after genital mutilation in The Gambia
BBC
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The death of a one-month-old baby girl who was the victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia has sparked widespread outrage. The baby was rushed to a hospital in the capital, Banjiul, after she developed severe bleeding, but was...
Gambian avian expert awarded highest alumni honor at Cornell's Vet College
The Point
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The award recognises exceptional service to the veterinary profession, communities, or the college itself. Jagne’s decades-long career has advanced veterinary public health on both local and global stages - from New York to sub-Saharan Africa -...
Hungary Gives 10 Scholarships To Gambian Students.
The Voice Gambia
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August 11, 2025
By: Sering Mass Jallow In a significant diplomatic move, the Hungarian government Sunday 10th August 2025, awarded prestigious scholarships to ten 10) deserving Gambian students to pursue higher education in Hungary. The awards which were made...
US-based Gambian Philanthropist Donates Medical Supplies to Health Facilities
The Voice Gambia
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August 11, 2025
Muhammed Waggie, a Gambian philanthropist based in the United States, over the weekend donated essential medical supplies to four major health facilities within the Greater Banjul Area. The four beneficiary health facilities were: Sukuta Health...
Gambia takes over chairmanship of African Caucus of IMF & WB
The Point
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This year’s Caucus was held under the theme “Resilient Infrastructure, Human Capital, and Green Asset: Essential Levers for strong, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth in Africa”, with a focus on “Innovative Financing Solutions to Closing Africa’s...
Good Morning Mr. President: Need to harmonise Gambia Senegal relation
The Point
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These two countries are inseparable in view of social, ethnic and religious ties despite attempts by colonial masters to do so. In other words, the relations between the two countries are intertwined. This goes to show the strong bond and...
Gambia Wins 12 Medals in Africa School Games
The Voice Gambia
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August 6, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia wrapped up her campaign in the 1st Africa School Games with an astonishing achievement in Algeria. Winning 12 medals at the 1st African School Games in Algeria was quite a surprise for a country that has had its share of...
GAMBIA WINS 12 MEDALS AT AFRICAN SCHOOL GAMES
The Standard Gambia
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August 6, 2025
- Advertisement - The Gambia completed a successful participation in the maiden African School Games, a multi- disciplines event, in Algeria over the weekend. The Gambia contested in at least six different sports and out of the 26 athletes...
Gambia’s Finance Minister Takes Over as Chair of African IMF/World Bank Caucus
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 6, 2025
The Gambia’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy K.M. Keita, has assumed the Chairmanship of the African Caucus of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, following his participation in the 2025 meeting held in Bangui,...
Gambia Hosts National Workshop to Strengthen Capacity for Achieving SDG 6 on Water and Sanitation
The Voice Gambia
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August 6, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources, and National Assembly Matters, in collaboration with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), UNESCO, and key development partners, on Tuesday, 5th...
Fears grow over stolen cars in Ghana after INTERPOL crackdown
MyJoyOnline
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August 19, 2025
Luxury cars were among the 50 vehicles seized by police. Concerns are mounting that more Ghanaians may unknowingly be driving stolen vehicles, following the outcome of a major operation led by the International Criminal Police Organization...
Gambia Gets China’s Duty-Free Market Access for Groundnut and Cashew Exports
The Voice Gambia
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August 5, 2025
Groundnut and cashew exports from the Gambia will now enjoy duty-free access to the Chinese market, following the signing of new trade protocols between the two countries. This was disclosed on Monday by Gambia’s Ministry of Trade, Industry,...
Tribute to Professor Ibrahim B Touray
The Standard Gambia
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August 19, 2025
- Advertisement - By Sulayman Tumani Danjo In the annals of Gambian scholarship and service, the name Professor Sheikh Ibrahim B Touray shines with rare brilliance, a linguist, eloquent orator, gifted writer, interpreter of extraordinary...
Gambia, Western Hospitality Institute to sign MoU
The Standard Gambia
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August 5, 2025
- Advertisement - On Tuesday, August 5, the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) and Western Hospitality Institute (WHI) in Montego Bay, St James will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) virtually for institutional...
Gambia Women's national team resume training ahead of Kenya clash
The Point
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#Sports Aug 5, 2025, 10:39 AM The Gambia Women’s national team yesterday resumed training at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field in Old Yundum ahead of their crucial Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifier match against Kenya in October 2025.
Gambian delegation champions climate action, agricultural reform at Pan-African parliament
The Point
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Their interventions underscored the need for Africa-led solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Speaking at the symposium, Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Assembly Member for Central Badibou, delivered a passionate address on...
PURA Moves to Protect Consumers, Stabilize Telecoms Sector
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 19, 2025
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has announced the introduction of a temporary floor price for mobile data services in The Gambia, following a period of intensified tariff competition among Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). This...
The state of democratic governance in Commonwealth countries in Africa
The Standard Gambia
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August 19, 2025
- Advertisement - By Madi Jobarteh The National Assembly of The Gambia is currently hosting the 54th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Regional Conference for the first time. It is indeed an achievement for the Assembly since the...
Amisurg: Restoring health,hope
The Standard Gambia
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August 19, 2025
- Advertisement - In the heart of The Gambia, a group of selfless doctors and health professionals are rewriting the story of healthcare through Amisurg, an initiative founded and led by Dr Manneh. Their mission is simple but profound: to render...