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Gambia, UK formally accepts Agreement on fisheries subsidies

December 18, 2023 0

Gambia, UK formally accepts Agreement on fisheries subsidies

The Gambia and the UK’s formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies has reached the halfway mark, with 55 WTO members onboard; the UK also pledged up to GBP 1 million for the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism.

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Bereaved families in Jambur mourn 41 youths who drowned in a boat bound for Spain that sank off Mauritania

December 16, 2023 0

Bereaved families in Jambur mourn 41 youths who drowned in a boat bound for Spain that sank off Mauritania

Jambur mourns 41 youths lost in a migrant boat tragedy off Mauritania; parents blame the mass exodus on job scarcity and economic struggles, urging the Gambian government for practical solutions to address youth unemployment.

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Over 51,000 Gambians were affected by floods

December 15, 2023 0

Over 51,000 Gambians were affected by floods

VP Jallow reported 51,328 people in 3,387 households affected by floods in Gambia this year, with the National Disaster Management Agency providing food assistance to 1,467 households from July to September 2023

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Police arrested dozens found under Brusubi turn table’s flyer over doing business

December 6, 2023 0

Police arrested dozens found under Brusubi turn table’s flyer over doing business

Dozens detained under Brusubi flyover during police demolition, sparking mixed reactions, with police urging public cooperation for street safety.

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Gambia seeks to eliminate HIV & AIDS by 2030

December 5, 2023 0

Gambia seeks to eliminate HIV & AIDS by 2030

Low testing rates, stigma, and prejudice are obstacles to The Gambia’s efforts to eradicate HIV and AIDS by 2030. Health experts stress the importance of political commitment, community involvement, and additional money to solve this ongoing issue.

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