Critics say the framework also allows for executive discretion in determining eligibility, potentially including security vetting.
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Transformation does not require grand gestures but steady self-governance. This lesson extends beyond individuals. Families are strengthened by forgiveness.
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Despite these challenges, the Gambian government has set a goal of increasing the river’s share of freight transport to about…
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Saul Mbenga mobilized Gambians across states and continents, securing police permits, and rallying citizens to confront the kleptocratic rule of…
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New Ferry ‘Barra’ Set to Transform Vital Banjul–Barra Transport Corridor
The vessel docked at the Banjul waterfront this week, attracting public attention as the newest and most modern addition to…
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Sierra Leone Legal Icon Berthan Macaulay Jr., Who Litigated Post-1981 Coup Cases in The Gambia, Dies at 72
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African Bishops Lead Anglican Revolt, Challenge Authority of Canterbury
While church attendance has steadily declined in Europe and North America, Anglican congregations in Africa have grown rapidly
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Diesel Shortage Triggers Power, Water Cuts and Rising Anger in Mali’s Capital
The armed group, commonly known as JNIM, had earlier targeted fuel supply routes, severely disrupting Mali’s hydrocarbon imports.
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Gambia Issues Three Sukuk Bills Worth GMD 56.25 Million to Expand Islamic Finance and Manage Liquidity
The issuance forms part of the central bank’s broader strategy to strengthen liquidity management and diversify public debt instruments
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