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WAHO, AfDB Hand Over 10 Ambulances, Medical Equipment to The Gambia in $3.4m Health System Boost

This Day 10 Jul 2026
The Vice President commended WAHO, the African Development Bank and the Government of Germany for their continued support to The Gambia’s health sector, noting that the intervention demonstrated the tangible benefits of regional cooperation.
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PDOIS fully committed to building coalition as election day draws closer

The Point 10 Jul 2026
The PDOIS states ... "In particular, the Central Committee approved the ongoing consultation with the coalition initiative to build Team Gambia 2026 and the presentation made to it ... ....
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GBA resolution on proposed appointment of Chief Justice

The Point 10 Jul 2026
The General Membership of The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) on Monday 6th July 2026 convened an Emergency General Meeting to consider the eligibility of Mr ... Faal for appointment as Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia.
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Court hears how accused allegedly killed ex-UTG student leader with bottle, tried to stab him again

The Point 10 Jul 2026
The prosecution alleged that on or about the 15th June 2026 at Fajara, in the Kanifing Municipality, West Coast Region of the Republic of The Gambia and within the jurisdiction of the High Court with ...
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96% of the executive back alliance with UDP, PPP says ‘only two members abstained’

The Point 10 Jul 2026
“The deliberation process was very transparent and everybody that voted said yes ... “We recognise that Gambia is bigger than all of us ... “If you love The Gambia and truly want change, you have to put personal ambitions aside,” she said ... ....
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State's case against GALA collapses after failing to establish prima facie case in ex-AG's removal protest

The Point 10 Jul 2026
The prosecution, led by Police Commissioner A ... During the trial, the prosecution called four police witnesses who testified that officers ordered the gathering to disperse because no permit had been obtained ... ....
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FaBB Foundation launches first-ever Accident & Emergency Unit at Bansang General Hospital

The Point 10 Jul 2026
A Historic Milestone in Strengthening Healthcare Delivery in The Gambia. Bansang, Central River Region – In a landmark development for healthcare delivery in The Gambia, the FaBB Foundation officially ...
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Forestry revenue collection surges, sector calls for recognition

The Point 10 Jul 2026
Although Forestry is often dismissed as a non-revenue generating entity, Mr Sabally emphasised that the department has established strict control mechanisms to regulate forest product harvesting ... “Our contribution is underestimated ... ....
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GPA says 1000 KVA Power Generator will boost operational efficiency at EFSTH

The Point 10 Jul 2026
Recipient of the award on behalf of the Chief Medical Director of the EFSTH, Dr Cherno Jallow described the donation as timely, adding that it comes at a time the hospital is continually challenged with power efficiency ... ....
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Central Bank Governor underscores importance of building inclusive national payment system

The Point 10 Jul 2026
He further extended appreciation to all participants for their dedication and commitment, noting that each has been entrusted with a critical role in shaping the future of payments in The Gambia.
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Convicted Gambians over fake visas in UK fail to appeal

The Point 10 Jul 2026
However trying to ascertain the reason they failed to appeal, The Point uncovered “no formal record” indicating that the “convicted Gambians will appeal” ... The convicted persons are ... ....
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EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match

The Point 10 Jul 2026
The lawmakers urged EU football associations to push for an investigation into Infantino over the lifting of Balogun's suspension and other potential breaches of political neutrality ... striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card ... Source.
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Ousman Sonko’s constitutional review process cancelled

The Point 10 Jul 2026
This annulment follows directly from the legal action initiated by the Presidency of the Republic a few days earlier ... He formally filed an appeal of unconstitutionality challenging the regularity of the parliamentary proceedings ... ....
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GAMTEL, YCELL sign landmark Share Investment and Network Modernization Agreement

The Point 10 Jul 2026
As part of the agreement, YCELL has committed to invest GMD 6.1 billion in a comprehensive infrastructure and network modernisation programme aimed at delivering world-class telecommunications services across The Gambia.
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Four Years Later: Supreme Court orders fresh trial for Kumba Sinyan Murder Case

The Point 10 Jul 2026
The prosecutors alleged that on September 14, 2022, she killed her ex-boyfriend, Momodou Lamarana Jallow, an IT staff member at the by cutting his stomach with a razor blade at the Friendship Hostel in Bakau. Sinyan has pleaded not guilty ... Coker. Hon.
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