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Gambian Activist Named Among Times 100 Most Influential People

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The List Recognises The Impact, Innovation And Achievement Of The World’s Most Influential Individuals.

In Response To This Accolade, In Which She Is Categorised As An Icon, Dr Baldeh Thanked The TIME For This Generous Recognition.

“I Was Stunned When I Heard The News. I Am Honoured To Be Listed Among Such Extraordinary Company And Am Dedicating This Moment To The Incredible Women And Girls Of The Gambia. They Are The Real Icons Here.”

Dr Baldeh Is A Gambian Activist Who Champions Gender Justice And Gender Equality. Her Story Is One Of Resilience, Courage, And An Unwavering Commitment To Women's Rights. A Renowned Global Advocate, She Has Devoted Her Life To Ending Sexual And Gender-based Violence, Particularly Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), A Practice She Experienced As A Child.

Her Academic Journey Led Her To The UK, Where She Earned A Bachelor's Degree In Psychology And Health From The University Of Wolverhampton And A Master's In Sexual And Reproductive Health From Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. After Gaining Valuable Professional Experience Abroad, She Returned To The Gambia In 2018 And Founded Women In Liberation And Leadership (WILL), An Organisation Dedicated To Transforming And Protecting The Lives And Rights Of Gambian Women. Her Work Has Been Instrumental In Shaping Policy And Raising Awareness About Sexual And Gender Based Violence (SGBV).

Dr Baldeh’s Inclusion In The TIME 100 List Further Cements Her Record Of Global Recognition. In 2020, She Was Honoured As A Member Of The Order Of The British Empire (MBE) For Her Service To Migrant Women In Scotland. In 2024, She Received The U.S. State Department's International Women Of Courage Award And The Geneva Summit Women's Rights Award, Celebrating Her Leadership In Defending Human Dignity.

Her Influence Reached New Heights In Early 2025, When TIME Named Her One Of The Women Of The Year, And Former U.S. President Barack Obama Publicly Recognised Her Efforts To End FGM On International Women’s Day. To Mark The Same Occasion, Harvard University Listed Her As One Of The 25 Extraordinary Women In The World, Alongside Leaders Like Iceland's President And Philanthropist Melinda French Gates.

Beyond Activism, Dr Baldeh Is Shaping The Future Of Global Health Research. She Is Currently A PhD Candidate At Canterbury Christ Church University In The UK And A Research Fellow At The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia At The London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine. She Was Awarded An Honorary Doctorate From Her Alma Mater, The University Of Wolverhampton. In Addition To Her Professional And Academic Achievements, Dr Baldeh Is A Devoted Wife And A Mother Of Four Boys.

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Experts Develop AI Software To Fix Sales Gaps

Three African Tech Entrepreneurs With Experience At Interswitch, Microsoft, And The London Stock Exchange Group Have Launched Revw...

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Three African tech entrepreneurs with experience at Interswitch, Microsoft, and the London Stock Exchange Group have launched Revwit, an AI-powered sales assistant designed to transform how business-to-business sales are managed across the continent. Founded by Chinedu Ossai, Damilola Aluede, and Dayo Adekanmbi, Revwit is tailored to local sales dynamics, allowing African business teams to manage leads, deals, and customer engagement without the complexity of traditional, foreign-built CRMs. The tool already supports over $800m in B2B deals across Africa. “We didn’t build Revwit just because it’s a business opportunity. We built it because we’ve led teams, chased deals, and wished there was something simpler,” said Revwit co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Damilola Aluede. “We want to give sales teams a tool that just works—so they can focus on selling, not struggling with software.” Revwit lets African sales teams automatically capture leads from forms, emails, and calendars; enrich them using AI-powered data capture from a global database of over 200 million contacts; and track deals through customisable pipelines that reflect how African businesses actually buy and sell. It also enables one-to-one and bulk email outreach with built-in personalisation. The product is easy to set up—users simply sign up and connect their email to get started. There’s no onboarding delay, no need for consultants, and no need for technical skills. Revwit is available in local currencies, starting with the naira, and will soon support the Kenyan shilling, Ghanaian cedi, and South African rand. It is also fully NDPR-compliant and GDPR-ready, ensuring enterprise-grade data security. The Chief Executive Officer at Placidcode, Napa Onwusah, said, Revwit is perfect for where we are as a company. It updates our leads automatically, which frees up our time to focus on what matters most—our customers.” More than 200 African startups and professional services firms are already using Revwit to simplify and scale their B2B sales operations. With its MVP now live, the team is doubling down on integrations, automation, and expanding payment support to make the product even more accessible across the continent. “Revwit goes beyond traditional sales CRM capabilities. It’s a B2B sales assistant because it does your CRM work for you,” the Chief Executive Officer of Revwit, Chinedu Ossai, said. “It’s the tool we wish we had while chasing deals across Africa—one we didn’t have to spend hours a day updating contacts.”

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FiberOne Advocates Industry Collaboration On Fibre Infrastructure

The Chief Executive Of FiberOne Broadband, Lanre Ore, Has Called For A United Front Of Governments, Companies, And Institutions To...

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The Chief Executive of FiberOne Broadband, Lanre Ore, has called for a united front of governments, companies, and institutions to build inclusive fibre-optic networks, warning that Africa’s $180bn digital economy by 2025 risks faltering without a robust connectivity backbone. The continent requires a robust digital foundation that effectively connects, includes, and empowers all its communities, the telecom executive told The PUNCH on the sidelines of GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Morocco. Ore, who leads one of Nigeria’s leading internet service providers with over 33,000 subscribers, cautioned that the sheer scale of Africa’s digital infrastructure needs cannot be met through isolated, national efforts. The company announced its presence in Nigeria around 2017 and has since garnered significant interest from users seeking alternative internet service providers. Earlier, during a session titled “Critical International Partnerships for Fibre Deployment,” Ore articulated that infrastructure, particularly fibre-optic networks, serves as the essential bridge between aspiration and tangible access, fostering both innovation and widespread inclusion. “Fibre remains the most reliable bridge between aspiration and access, innovation and inclusion. But the scale of what Africa needs cannot be achieved in silos,” he told the panel. Ore’s remarks come as Nigeria, the continent’s most populous nation, intensifies its drive to expand digital access. Nigeria’s internet penetration is currently pegged at approximately 44-45 per cent, but it is still lagging behind the government’s ambitious year-end target of 70 per cent. In a bid to address this deficit, the Nigerian Federal Government has approved a $2bn project aimed at deploying an additional 90,000km of fibre-optic cables by the fourth quarter of 2025. This initiative is projected to increase Nigeria’s national fibre backbone from 35,000 km to 125,000 km, a significant step expected to substantially improve high-speed internet access nationwide. Complementing this national effort is the Nigerian Broadband Alliance Network, launched in February by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NBAN aims to bridge the internet gap for nearly 28 million Nigerians residing in underserved and unserved areas. Ore emphasised that while these national initiatives are crucial, the private sector must play an equally vital role. “Our contribution extends beyond mere connectivity; we are enablers of progress, empowering communities and constructing the infrastructure that will underpin tomorrow’s economy,” he asserted. He also cautioned that despite projections indicating a potential $180bn contribution from Africa’s digital economy by 2025, the continent’s future remains vulnerable without robust digital foundations. “Fibre-optic infrastructure is not a luxury; it is the bedrock for advancements ranging from cloud computing and fintech to smart cities and remote education.” However, deploying fibre at the required scale presents significant capital and logistical challenges. “No single government, company, or institution can achieve this future in isolation,” Ore stated. “It demands cross-border coordination, regulatory alignment, and risk-sharing mechanisms that can only be facilitated through multilateral partnerships.”

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NPP Outlines Vision Ahead Of 2026

Moderated By Hon. Seedy SK Njie, Deputy Spokesman, NPP, The High-level Meeting Which Was Presided Over

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Moderated By Hon. Seedy SK Njie, Deputy Spokesman, NPP, The High-level Meeting Which Was Presided Over By President Adama Barrow Brought Together Representatives From Eight Key Political Parties: The National People’s Party (NPP),Alliance For Patriotic Reorientation And Construction (APRC), National Reconciliation Party (NRP), Gambia Moral Congress (GMC), Citizens' Alliance (CA), Gambia Party For Democracy And Progress (GPDP), Alliance For National Re-orientation And Development (ANRD), And National Convention Party (NCP). The Democratic Party (DP) Was Unable To Attend Due To Their Ongoing National Congress In Brikamaba.

Discussions Focused On Critical Issues Pertaining To The Gambia’s Political, Social, And Economic Development, Demonstrating The Alliance’s Unified Commitment To National Progress And Electoral Preparedness.

Regional Political Leaders From Attending Parties Unanimously Praised President Barrow’s Visionary Leadership And Acknowledged His Administration’s Transformative Development Agenda.

Key Achievements Of The NPP Lead Government Highlighted Include:

- The Ambitious Nationwide Electrification Program, On Track To Achieve Universal Electricity Access By The End Of 2025;

- Significant Investments In Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure, And The National Road Network;

- The Government Impactful Civil Service Reforms And Policies Including 110% Salary Increased For Civil Servants Over The Past Seven Years As Tangible Evidence Of President Barrow’s Commitment To Improving Lives And Conditions Of Civil And Public Servants Thereby Enhancing Service Delivery.

Participants Also Commended President Barrow’s Government’s For Its Unwavering Commitment To Democracy, Upholding The Rule Of Law, Good Governance, And Protection Of Citizens’ Rights And Liberties.

Mr. Seedy Ceesay, NPP Administrative Secretary, Emphasized The Meeting’s Objective To Strengthen The Alliance And Develop A Winning Strategy For 2026.

Hon. Mai Ahmad Fatty Called On All Partners To Consolidate Gains And Rally Behind President Barrow As The Coalition’s Undisputed Presidential Candidate For 2026.

Dr. Demba Sabally, NPP First Deputy National President, Thanked President Barrow For His Leadership And Urged Enhanced Regional Collaboration Among Alliance Members.

In His Closing Remarks, President Adama Barrow Expressed Gratitude For The Participants’ Trust And Reiterated His Commitment To Transforming The Gambia Into A Modern, Prosperous Nation. He Pledged To Prioritize Universal Access To Essential Services, Including Clean Water, Healthcare , Education, Energy, And Infrastructure.

The President Affirmed That His Administration’s Strategic Agenda Will Center On Improved Service Delivery, Accelerated Infrastructure Development, And Enhanced Economic Growth And Citizen’s Welfare. He Further Renewed His Commitment To Making The Gambia The First African Nation To Achieve Universal Electricity Access By End Of 2025/2026.

The Leader Of The Grand Allaince Urged All Members To Maintain Unity, Strengthen Dialogue, And Collaborate At All Levels. He Further Directed Them To Henceforth Conduct All Political Events Jointly, Fostering Shared National Goals And Ensuring Electoral Success.

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