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Kemo Ceesay of The COACH - For GFF 2026 has emerged victorious in the 2026 Gambia Football Federation General Assembly and Elective Congress, securing the presidency with 41 votes.

He was followed by Col. Musa Jammeh, who polled 24 votes, while Sadibou Kamaso received 12 votes.

Congratulations to President-elect Kemo Ceesay.

Ministry of Health The Gambia and UNICEF Gambia Commission State-of-the-Art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at EFSTH

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, today officially commissioned a newly constructed and fully equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), marking another significant investment in strengthening neonatal and maternal healthcare services in The Gambia.

The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, alongside the Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh. Also in attendance were the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Fatou Kinteh; the Chief Medical Director of EFSTH, Dr. Mustapha Bittaye; the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health; the Director of Health Services; representatives of UNICEF; senior officials of the Ministry of Health; healthcare professionals from EFSTH; development partners; and other distinguished guests.

The newly commissioned facility is equipped with modern medical technology designed to provide specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns. It is expected to enhance the country's capacity to deliver quality neonatal services, improve newborn survival rates, and further advance the government's efforts to strengthen the national healthcare system through strategic partnerships and sustained investment in critical health infrastructure.

On 30 July 2026, Liberia’s joint security forces, led by the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency, reportedly destroyed large quantities of seized co***ne with an estimated street value ranging between US$19 million and US$317.68 million, according to official reports.
The destruction exercise formed part of Liberia’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. Such operations are typically conducted publicly to demonstrate transparency, prevent the re-entry of confiscated drugs into circulation, and reinforce the country's commitment to drug law enforcement.

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Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution Calls for Coordinated African Action to Address Sudan Crisis

The Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament's Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, Hon. Phillipus Wido Katamelo of Namibia, today presented the Committee's report on the security and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, calling for a coordinated African response to one of the continent's most pressing conflicts.

Presenting the Committee's recommendations, Hon. Katamelo highlighted the devastating humanitarian impact of the conflict, including mass displacement, widespread human rights violations and conflict-related sexual violence. The Committee expressed grave concern over the illicit smuggling of Sudanese gold as a source of conflict financing and urged African Union Member States to strengthen border controls, curb the illicit trade in natural resources and prevent the movement of arms and foreign fighters into Sudan.

The report further called for enhanced regional cooperation under the African Union and IGAD, increased humanitarian support for refugees and host communities, accountability for perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and stronger protection for women, children and other vulnerable groups. The Committee also proposed convening an extraordinary session of the Pan-African Parliament to develop a parliamentary roadmap in support of an African-led resolution of the Sudan conflict.

17 July, 2026

Re: The Gambia Government Statement On The Bulock Military Camp Border Incident