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Sukuta Week 2024: Empowering the Youth, Celebrating Diversity

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The 6th edition of the highly anticipated Sukuta Week is in full swing, drawing a vibrant crowd from the local community and beyond. Hosted by the diverse and dynamic Sukuta community, this week-long celebration has become a hallmark event, blending cultural heritage, sports, education, and community development.

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Gambia Government Spent Nearly D3 Billion on Vehicles Since 2020

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The government of The Gambia has spent a whopping D2,879,432,900 on vehicles, maintenance, fuel, and lubricants since 2020, raising concerns about inefficiencies and a lack of regulatory oversight. The Standard Newspaper, referencing the 2025 national estimates, reports that an additional D1,621,253,000 has been budgeted for similar expenditures, sparking debate over the sustainability of such spending.

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Reviving the Magic of SeneGambian Christmas: A Call to Preserve and Celebrate Shared Heritage

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In the annals of SeneGambian cultural history, Christmas once stood as a beacon of unity and joy, transcending religious boundaries to foster a shared celebration of humanity. The vibrant masquerades, rhythmic drumming, glowing lanterns, and communal feasts of the season were not merely festive events—they were powerful symbols of interfaith harmony and cultural pride.

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Senegal Presidential Advisor Sparks Outrage with Remarks on Tirailleurs

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – A controversial statement by Cheikh Oumar Diagne, Minister Advisor and Director of General Resources at the Senegalese Presidency, has ignited widespread indignation after he referred to Senegalese Tirailleurs as “drafts who fought against their brothers for crumbs.” His remarks, made during an interview with Fafa TV, have drawn criticism across social and traditional media platforms.

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