President Adama Barrow has officially launched Gambia’s first-ever Madrassah Integration Strategy (2025–2029), marking what he called a “landmark moment” for education in the country. The launch took place at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, drawing government officials, education stakeholders, and religious leaders. The new strategy,[Read More…]
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Gov’t Reportedly Asked Jah Oil To Revert To Previous Cement Price, Cites Violation Of MoU
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Gambia’s Secondary School Students Grapple With Lack Of Textbooks
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