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The Government of The Gambia has officially launched the National Identity Management System (NIMS), marking a significant step toward building a trusted and sovereign Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

The new system introduces instant issuance of the GAM ID, replacing the previous slow and bureaucratic process with real-time service delivery.

Citizens will now be able to receive and activate their national ID immediately after biometric enrolment, making identity services faster, more efficient, and more accessible.

This initiative also aligns with the World Bank's vision of user-centered and inclusive digital identity systems, helping to improve access to public and private services across the country.

🇬🇲 A new era of secure, modern, and efficient identity management begins for The Gambia.

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Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Sierra Leone's First Child Marriage Prosecution

A Sierra Leone court has sentenced Lansana Qura to 15 years in prison or a fine of 50,000 New Leones after he pleaded guilty to helping organize the wedding of a 16-year-old girl in Freetown.

The case marks a significant milestone as it is the second conviction and part of the first prosecution under Sierra Leone's Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2024. Authorities say the ruling demonstrates the country's commitment to enforcing laws that protect children from early and forced marriage.

The judgment was delivered on Wednesday by High Court Justice Mark Ngegba in Freetown.

Breaking: France Confirms First Ebola Case as Doctor Returns from DR Congo Mission

France has confirmed its first Ebola case after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to French health authorities, the doctor was immediately admitted to a specialised treatment facility and is currently in a stable condition.

The development comes as DR Congo continues to battle an Ebola outbreak that has claimed more than 260 lives and infected over 1,000 people.
Health officials say the case is being closely monitored to prevent further spread.

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Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports to Boost Local Refining Industry

Guinea has announced a ban on the export of unrefined gold in a major move aimed at strengthening its local mining and refining industry.

President General Mamady Doumbouya said all gold must now be processed into ingots within Guinea before it can be exported.

The decision follows consultations with gold producers and buyers and mirrors Zimbabwe's earlier ban on raw lithium exports. Authorities warn that any operator violating the new policy risks having their license suspended and their mining contracts terminated.

The move is expected to increase value addition, create jobs, and ensure Guinea benefits more from its natural resources.

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📢 Zimbabwe has increased the minimum monthly wage for domestic workers to US$90, offering some relief to thousands of household employees.

However, the new wage still lags behind comparable minimum pay levels in countries such as South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya, highlighting the ongoing challenge of ensuring decent wages and improved living standards for domestic workers across the region.