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Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:20:48 GMT
7 Die, Scores Missing As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off the Gambia Coast
[Leadership] At least seven people have been confirmed dead, while many others remained missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia, the government has said.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:45:33 GMT
University of Gambia Renames Faculty After Adesina
[Premium Times] President Adama Barrow unveiled a plaque on Wednesday formally designating the faculty as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 21:59:15 GMT
Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa
[The Point] The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking stability, predictability, and credible legal protection, the for...

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:17:40 GMT
High Visa Overstay Rates Causes U.S. Travel Restrictions for Gambia - Foreign Affairs Minister
[The Point] Sering Modou Njie, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad, has said the US cites The Gambia's high visa overstay rates (12.7% for B-1/B-2 and 38.79% for F, M, and J visas) as a reason for the restrictions.

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:17:41 GMT
U.S. Diplomat Lauds Food, Child Nutrition Support to Gambian Schools
[The Point] The School Feeding Programme supported by the Government of The Gambia and the United States Department of Agriculture and local partners - Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and local communities - is currently benefiting over 65,000 student...

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