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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.

Signed:

Seedy S.K. Njie, Deputy Spokesman, NPP.

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Moniepoint Unveils UK App, Eyes Nigerias $21bn Remittances

Moniepoint Inc., Nigeria’s Fintech Heavyweight, Is Diving Into The UK With MonieWorld, A New App Targeting The African Diaspora To...

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Moniepoint Inc., Nigeria’s fintech heavyweight, is diving into the UK with MonieWorld, a new app targeting the African diaspora to channel a chunk of Nigeria’s $21bn remittance market. The move marks the company’s first push outside Africa, aiming to grab a slice of the UK’s fast-growing Nigerian community. Operated by its London-based subsidiary, Moniepoint GB, MonieWorld lets users send money to Nigeria in seconds, fee-free, with competitive exchange rates updated daily. Available on the App Store and Google Play, it supports bank transfers, cards, and mobile payments like Apple Pay. “The launch of MonieWorld is an exciting step on our journey to create financial happiness and support Africa’s entrepreneurial potential,” Founder and Group CEO of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda, said in a statement shared with The PUNCH. “It is a natural addition to our existing suite of solutions and will be hugely valuable for customers. It makes it easy, quick and reliable to send remittances—a critical source of funds for Nigeria’s economy.” Nigeria’s remittances, up nine per cent to $20.98bn in 2024, rely heavily on the UK diaspora, contributing about half, central bank data shows. Moniepoint, handling over one billion monthly transactions worth $22bn for 10 million Nigerian SMEs and consumers, sees MonieWorld as a growth engine. Its tech backbone ensures near-flawless reliability, a key edge. “The African diaspora needs a one-stop solution to better meet its financial services needs—and improve on the current fragmented market,” he said. “I am thrilled Moniepoint is tackling this challenge and can’t wait to announce future additions to the MonieWorld solution. We expect that MonieWorld will enhance financial access for everyone involved, boosting UK-Nigeria bilateral trade and benefiting the global economy.” The launch follows Moniepoint’s 150 per cent revenue surge in recent years, capped by a Series C round in October 2024 backed by Development Partners International, Google’s Africa Investment Fund, Verod Capital, and Lightrock, plus a Visa investment in January 2025.

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Ukraines Zelenskyy Claims Chinese Nationals Helping Russia Produce Drones

Kyiv Summons China’s Ambassador To Express ‘serious Concern’ Over ‘Chinese Citizens In Hostilities Against Ukraine’. Ukrainian Pre...

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Kyiv summons China’s ambassador to express ‘serious concern’ over ‘Chinese citizens in hostilities against Ukraine’. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Chinese citizens are helping to produce drones at a facility in Russia and suggested that Moscow may have “stolen” drone technology from Beijing. The Ukrainian leader made the comment at a news conference in Kyiv on Tuesday, just days after he said China was supplying weapons and gunpowder to Russia and following the recent capture of two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia against Ukrainian forces. “I asked the Security Service of Ukraine to transfer information of a broader nature to the Chinese side regarding Chinese citizens who work at the drone factory,” Zelenskyy told the news conference. “We believe that it may be that Russia stole – made an agreement with these citizens outside the agreements with the Chinese leadership – stole these technologies,” he said. “The information also describes the relevant Chinese technologies for working on these drones. I think it will be important for Beijing to see how their partners are working with them,” he said, according to the Ukrinform news site. The Ukrainian president’s suggestion that Russia may have obtained drone technology from China without Beijing’s knowledge may indicate a softening of Zelenskyy’s tone towards the Chinese, the Reuters news agency said. China has strongly denied involvement in Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that it had summoned Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun to express Ukraine’s “serious concerns about the facts of the participation of Chinese citizens in military action against Ukraine”. Zelenskyy previously said at least 155 Chinese were fighting with the Russian army – two of whom were recently captured by Ukraine – and that he had “information” that China was supplying arms to Russia. Ukraine’s “Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis stressed that the participation of Chinese citizens in hostilities against Ukraine on the side of the aggressor state, as well as the involvement of Chinese companies in the production of military products in Russia, are of serious concern and contradict the spirit of partnership between Ukraine and China,” the ministry said in a statement. ⚡️Ukraine shares evidence of Chinese citizens, companies involved in Russia's war. In a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Ma Shengkun, Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgen Perebyinis shared evidence that companies are producing military equipment for Russia.https://t.co/S9Lt24l19D — The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) April 22, 2025 “Evidence of these facts was passed by the Ukrainian special services to the Chinese side,” the ministry said. The deputy foreign minister “called on the Chinese side to take measures to stop supporting Russia in its aggression against Ukraine, which Beijing has repeatedly stated is not the case,” the ministry added. China last week staunchly denied providing weapons. “The Chinese side has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the conflict, and strictly controls dual-use items,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Friday. There was no immediate comment on the latest Ukrainian statements from either Russia or China. Follow Al Jazeera English:...

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The Jamaats Heartfelt And Deep Condolences And Sympathy Message

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‘Surely, To God We Belong And To Him Shall We Return.’ (Holy Quran, Chapter 2, Verse 157).

Pope Francis Was A Very Exemplary Leader Who Served Humanity At Large And Stood For The Rights Of The Less Privileged, Vulnerable And The Minorities As Well. He Served The World With Great Sense Of Calmness, Humility And Touched The Lives Of Not Only Millions Of Catholics, But Other Christians And People Of Different Faiths As Well. He Was A Man Of Peace, Who Did Not Only Lead And Lived By Peace But Also Preached Peace And Advocated For Justice And Human Rights Throughout The World. He Will Be Sorely Missed But His Legacy Will Always Live On And He Will Be Remembered Till The Ends Of Time.

On The Sad Demise Of The Pope, The Spiritual And Worldwide Head Of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Also Extended His Condolences To The Catholic And Christian Communities Which We Hereby Reproduce Below:

“I Was Deeply Saddened To Learn Of The Passing Of His Holiness Pope Francis. Throughout His Life, Pope Francis Sought To Serve The Poor And Vulnerable, Demonstrating Immense Sympathy For The Suffering Under The Heavy Weight Of Warfare, Persecution And Injustice. He Was A Man Of Compassion, Humility And Faith Who Strived To Build Bridges Between People Of Different Faiths And Beliefs.

During His Papacy, Pope Francis Received Representatives Of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community With Warmth And Grace At The Vatican, For Which We Will Always Be Grateful.

On Behalf Of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I Extend Our Sincere Condolences To The Catholic Church And Its Members Around The World.”

As We Can All Attest To The Fact That This Is A Sad Moment Not Only For The Catholic Community But The Entire World At Large. On Behalf Of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at The Gambia And My Own Humble Behalf I Offer My Heartfelt Condolences And Deepest Sympathies To The Catholic Community Here In The Gambia And The World At Large. We Pray That May The Departed Soul Rest In Perfect Peace. May God Almighty Continue To Shower His Infinite Favours And Bounties Upon Us All And May He Make The World A Better Place To Live With Peace, Harmony, Security And Protection. Ameen.”

Baba F. Trawally