Episode 2024-08-15
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Today's Stories

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**Sports Ministry Shifts Focus to Infrastructure Development**

The Gambia's Sports Ministry has implemented a new policy to enhance national athletic growth. This policy focuses on developing sports infrastructure nationwide to provide athletes with improved facilities for training and competition.
Fatu Network
2

**Gambia Celebrates International Youth Day 2024**

The Gambia marked International Youth Day, emphasizing the role of digital technology in sustainable development. Events nationwide showcased the importance of youth involvement in tech and innovation for a sustainable future.
Fatu Network
3

**ChildFund Gambia Discusses Challenges and Successes with Flower Gardeners**

Gambian flower gardeners discussed strategies for business growth and sustainability at a meeting hosted by ChildFund Gambia. They shared challenges and successes, highlighting the need for capacity building and market access to enhance the horticulture sector.
Fatu Network
4

**GCCI Calls for More Government Engagement with Cement Industry Stakeholders**

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges the government to engage in dialogue with cement industry stakeholders to tackle challenges faced by the sector. This move aims to improve the industry's performance and address pressing issues for its stakeholders.
The Gambia Journal
5

**Court Frees Two Accused of Killing Man in Mob Justice**

Two individuals accused of murder during mob justice were acquitted by the Bundung High Court due to insufficient evidence. The case highlights challenges in the justice system's handling of mob-related incidents and has sparked discussions on the efficacy of mob justice.
Foroyaa
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**59 Convicted Undocumented Migrants Deported**

59 undocumented migrants have been deported from The Gambia after being convicted of immigration violations. The deportations are part of an ongoing effort to enforce the country's immigration regulations.
Fatu Network
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**Judge Orders Deportation of 31 African Migrants**

A magistrate in Banjul has ordered the deportation of 31 African migrants who were found to have entered the country illegally. The ruling is part of the ongoing crackdown on undocumented migration. https://foroyaa.net/magistrate-orders-deportation-of-31-africans
Foroyaa
8

**Gambia’s Trade Ministry Delegation in Ghana**

A delegation from The Gambia's Ministry of Trade visited Ghana to study fair wages and salary management practices, seeking to enhance labor conditions in their country.
The Gambia Journal
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**Gambia Government Re-Gazettes Draft Constitution for National Assembly**

The Gambia has re-published the draft constitution, paving the way for its review by the National Assembly. This action marks a significant step in the nation's constitutional reform process.
The Gambia Journal
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**Senegal – Brother of Former First Lady Arrested Amid Financial Dispute**

In Senegal, the brother of the former First Lady was arrested due to a financial dispute involving a land sale. The arrest has sparked attention because it involves high-profile figures in the region.
The Gambia Journal