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Gambia Joins Record UN Vote Backing Sudan War Crimes Investigation

Foroyaa 09 Oct 2026
The Gambia has joined a record number of countries at the ... For the first time, The Gambia, Mauritius and Malawi voted with South Africa and countries from other regions to renew the mission’s mandate.
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TANGO, British High Commission sign agreement to strengthen CSO coordination, election observation

The Point 09 Oct 2026
This partnership represents an important milestone in strengthening the role of civil society in promoting electoral integrity, citizen participation and public confidence in The Gambia’s democratic processes.
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Guinea Bissau junta disarms troops loyal to former president Embalo

The Point 09 Oct 2026
Guinea Bissau Junta has disarmed troops loyal to former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo after stopping him from returning to the country following the 26th November 2025 coup he masterminded ... ....
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AI-enabling goods drive global trade growth as trade shifts across regions

The Point 09 Oct 2026
Global merchandise trade is showing continued resilience in 2026, with trade in AI-enabling goods emerging as a major driver of growth despite disruptions in key commodity markets, according to the latest analysis of global trade trends ... ....
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Gov’t boosts health sector with over $700M worth of medicines

The Point 09 Oct 2026
The Government of The Gambia has procured medicines and medical consumables worth over US$700 million under its annual medical procurement programme, as part of efforts to make essential health products available to all Gambians ... ....
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Senegal defended itself well at Court of Arbitration for Sport, says FSF Secretary General Sow

The Point 09 Oct 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) heard arguments on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lausanne, from the various parties involved in Senegal's appeal concerning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final ... ....
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Persons with Disabilities in CRR grapple with increasing challenges - Baldeh

The Point 09 Oct 2026
While acknowledging the existence of umbrella bodies such as the Gambia Amputee Association, Baldeh noted that many persons with disabilities remain unaware of where to lodge complaints or seek support ... ....
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Military Tribunal ‘lacks competence’ to try Sanna Manjang, defence challenges court martial jurisdiction

The Point 09 Oct 2026
... because he ceased to be a serving member of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) nearly a decade ago ... He was arraigned on one count of desertion, contrary to Section 53(1)(a) of the Gambia Armed Forces Act.
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Revising Court dismisses objection of an objector in judgement

The Point 09 Oct 2026
In her judgement, she stated that the objector principally challenged the eligibility of the objectee on the grounds that she is not a citizen of The Gambia ... The objectee denied the allegation and maintained that she is a Gambian citizen ... ....
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Gambia: Magistrate Fines Clinton Adrian William D500,000 Over Cocaine Possession

All Africa 08 Oct 2026
A non-Gambian national, Clinton Adrian William, has been fined D500,000 after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine ....
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Gambia: Magistrate Grants Pap Jeng D200,000 Bail in Alleged Property Damage Case

All Africa 08 Oct 2026
Pap Jeng has been granted bail of two hundred thousand dalasi (D200,000) by Principal Magistrate Mam Samba Jallow of the Brusubi Magistrate's Court after pleading not guilty to a charge of malicious injury to property ....
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Gov’t launches 10-year plan to end malnutrition in Gambia

The Point 08 Oct 2026
The government of The Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to ending all forms of malnutrition with the launch of the National Nutrition Policy 2026-2035 and its accompanying Strategic Plan 2027-2031.
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Gambian Judge Awa Bah sworn in to ECOWAS Community Court

The Point 08 Oct 2026
Her appointment gives The Gambia representation on the ECOWAS Court at a time when the regional institution continues to play an important role in adjudicating disputes ...
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