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Latest News : Gambia Central Bank SAys it Increases Rediscount Rate by One Point to 15%
The Central Bank of the Gambia has increased its rediscount rate by 1 percentage point to 15 percent, it said in a statement.

Latest News : Gambia: Welcome, American International University
We welcome the management of the American International University (AIU) from Guinea Conakry to The Gambia. We also commend them for choosing this country out of a host of others as their preferred base.

Latest News : Gambia NT Call Up Revs Mansally and Nyassi
New England Revolution midfielders Kenny Mansally and Sainey Nyassi have been called up to the Gambia National Team for the squad’s African Nations Cup qualifier against Namibia on Saturday, Sept. 4, in Banjul, Gambia.

Latest News : Gambia: Bravo, Women
Gambian women have once more proven that 'forward with The Gambia' is their mission. The successful work they carried out on the president's farms in Kanilai and environs over the weekend speaks volumes of their unflinching commitment to sustainable national development.Such an initiative by the women shows that they are heeding the executive back-to-the-land call, and are also determined to ...

Latest News : CPP condemn Gambia human rights abuses
Accra, Sept. 2, GNA - The Convention People's Party (CPP) on Thursday condemned the government of the Gambia for gross human rights abuses against its citizens and nationals of other countries.

Gambia: Principal Magistrate Drammeh Appointed Master and Registrar of the High Court
Principal Magistrate Fatou Lili Drammeh of the Kanifing Magistrates Court has been appointed Master and Registrar of the High Court in Banjul.

Gambia: A Great Loss
We express our heartfelt condolences to Gambian women under the leadership of the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Dr. Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy and to the family of the Late Mrs. Mary Catherine Mendy-Johnson, who passed away in an unfortunate motor accident on her way to participate in the women's 'solidarity work' on President Jammeh's farms in Kanilai and environs ...

Revs' Dube pleased to take field after injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – When Sainey Nyassi departed for international duty in Gambia earlier this week and left New England without their starting right midfielder for Wednesday's SuperLiga semifinal, Revolution boss Steve Nicol needed someone to fill the gap.

TIMBERS: Defender Mamadou Danso called up for Africa Cup match
The Gambia national soccer team has called up Portland Timbers defender Mamadou Danso for a qualification match Saturday for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Danso will be available to play against Namibia in Banjul, The Gambia. The 27-year-old will miss Thursday's USL regular-season home finale ...

Seattle Sounders’ Nyassi gains Gambia call-up
Chivas Seattle Sounders MLS Seattle Sounders midfielder Sanna Nyassi has been called up by the Gambia national team. The 21-year old has been called upon for Gambia’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Namibia, forcing him out of Seattle’s US Open semi-final. The Sounders take on Chivas USA in the final four match on Wednesday but will be without Nyassi who has started the last six MLS ...

Gambia: Making a New Start
Foroyaa has maintained that African countries cannot break away from the past until they create an environment which will enable all citizens of a Nation to take part in a debate on how to build a new Nation entirely different from the past, irrespective of party affiliation. This should then be followed by a free and fair election where the enlightened people would be free from all inducement ...

Four Warriors out for Gambia qualifier
BRAVE Warriors defender George Hummel and midfielders Paulus Shipanga and Razundara Tjikuzu, Rudolf Bester have withdrawn from the Brave Warriors team that will play Gambia in their first AFCON 2012 qualifying match in Banjul, Gambia on Saturday.

Nyassi called home to play for Gambia
RENTON -- Sanna Nyassi will be playing soccer on Saturday, just not for the Seattle Sounders FC. The Sounders announced Monday that the Gambia national team has called in Nyassi, a midfielder, for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier with Namibia in Banjul, Gambia.

Warriors in tough assignment
THE Brave Warriors face a stern test of character when they kick-off their African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying campaign against Gambia tomorrow.

Troubled Brave Warriors preparations stall again
THE Tafel Lager Brave Warriors’ preparation for their match against Gambia hit another snag when it was revealed that they will now only arrive in Gambia barely 24 hours before their crucial Afcon qualifying match kicks-off on Saturday afternoon.

Timbers' Danso Called up by Gambia National Team
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers today announced that defender Mamadou Danso has been called up by the Gambia National Team to participate in a qualification match for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations against Namibia on Saturday, Sept. 4, in Banjul, The Gambia.

Sounders FC Midfielder Sanna Nyassi Called in by Gambia
RENTON, WASH. - The Seattle Sounders FC announced today that the Gambia National Team has called in midfielder Sanna Nyassi for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier with Namibia in Banjul, Gambia.

Kandji chooses to play for Senegal or Gambia
UPPER MONTCLAIR, N.J. — The international future of Red Bulls attacker Mac Kandji will be determined over the next few days.

Cuban bloger Sanchez named IPI press freedom hero
Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez was named World Press Freedom Hero by media watchdog IPI on Friday, for her defiance of press restrictions and her commitment to free speech in her country.

Revs won't change approach vs. Seattle
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The situation may increase in urgency with each passing week, but New England coach Steve Nicol doesn't plan to steer his side toward a riskier approach prior to a date with Seattle on Saturday night.

AFCON 2012 Qualifiers Preview: Some Important Fixtures
Both teams from Group H will lock horns in Benin’s capital Cotonou with a true mission of obtaining some advantage capable of creating some guarantee for the rest of the competition ahead of a jam against Rwanda and group’s heavyweights Cote D’Ivoire.

Revs Come Up Short in SuperLiga Final
Defender Kevin Alston scored the first goal of his professional career and the New England Revolution made a frantic late push for an equalizer, but in the end a pair of second-half goals from Miguel Sabah were enough to earn Mexico’s Monarcas Morelia the SuperLiga 2010 title with a 2-1 win on Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium.

African Nations Cup qualifying fixtures
African Nations Cup qualifying group fixtures (kick off times GMT):

Canadian vet to mark V-J Day
Bob Kennedy steps up to the microphone, straightens his tartan cap and glances down at the next bawdy song he'll sing to entertain guests who have come to his south London home to celebrate his 90th birthday.

New England to make do without Gambian duo
The duo will miss both the SuperLiga final against Monarcas Morelia on Wednesday night and the MLS clash against Seattle on Saturday night while away on national-team duty with Gambia.

International Relations
You are in Halifax to study at one of its many universities, but these local schools can also be a gateway to academic adventures across the planet. Here are a few of the possibilities. by Jessica Linzey For the student suffering acute big-wide-world curiousity, a passport is the most useful tool to carry into this school year. Earth Sciences your thing?… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the ...

Sierra Leone tourists to build their own eco-resort
For many people, the name Sierra Leone still conjures up images of the country's decade-long civil war and subsequent war crimes trials.

Duncan named Ghana U-23 coach
The Ghana Football Association has appointed David Duncan as new head coach for the national Olympics men team. The AshantiGold coach is returning to national team duty after leading the 2005 Under-17 team to finish second at the Africa Championship in Gambia.

ALAMOSA β€” The Adams State Men’s soccer team has been thoroughly preparing for their home opener against Eastern New ...
ALAMOSA — The Adams State Men’s soccer team has been thoroughly preparing for their home opener against Eastern New Mexico State this weekend.

Timbers play final PGE Park contest tonight
The unbeaten streaks take backseat billing today when the Portland Timbers and Puerto Rico Islanders meet at PGE Park. That’s because this is the last time the second-division version of the Timbers will play at this version of the downtown Portland Stadium.

15 held at Ramsay's food plant
SUSPECTED illegal immigrants working for Gordon Ramsay are arrested in a swoop

Travel holds lifelong value for kids
When Michelle Obama took 9-year-old Sasha to Spain in August, the trip's cost got most of the press. What didn't generate much talk: the value of taking kids abroad.

Revs Ready To Go For 2010 SuperLiga Crown
The 2010 season for the New England Revolution hasn't been too memorable with a 6-12-3 mark in MLS play. They can redeem themselves in tonight's 2010 SuperLiga title game against Mexican Primera Division squad Monarcas Morelia at Gillette Stadium. "(Tonight) we have a chance to bring a SuperLiga title back to Boston and we’re going to give it our all.,” midfielder Shalrie Joseph said. They do ...

African Debate: Can Kenya Qualify For The 2012 Africa Cup Of Nations Finals In Gabon And Equatorial Guinea?
Most Kenyans will consider it a crime against the football loving nation if Harambee Stars, with the galaxy of stars currently in their ranks, fail to clinch the top spot in Group J.

Seattle Sounders Battle Chivas USA In U.S. Open Cup Action
The Sounders are pitted against Chivas USA in a sold-out U.S. Open Cup semifinal at Starfire Sports Stadium with first kick at 7:30 p.m. Last year Seattle Sounders FC garnered the U.S. Open Cup.  When the Rave Green takes the pitch Wednesday night in Tukwila, Washington it will be with an eye toward repeating last year’s feat. The scene then shifts 2,500 miles to the east and Foxborough ...

Revs represent MLS in final
FOXBORO - The Revolution can gain a large measure of solace for what has been a disappointing MLS season thus far...

Timbers Face Islanders in Regular-Season Home Finale Thursday
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers look to continue their five-game unbeaten streak as they play host to the Puerto Rico Islanders on Fan Appreciation Night Thursday in their regular-season home finale at PGE Park; kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Kick Off: Bradley faces media, American at Ipswich
As fans await Tuesday’s 12 p.m. ET teleconference call that promises to offer the behind-the-scenes of the extension of Bob Bradley’s tenure as USA manager, media reaction has been pouring in.

Sounders FC weekly release of team news and notes
Playing with a combination of grit and flair, the Seattle Sounders FC enters the week with an eye on bringing a cup final to its home pitch and further boosting its postseason aspirations during a cross country trip in MLS. On Wednesday night Sounders FC is pitted against Chivas USA in a sold-out U.S. Open Cup semifinal at Starfire Sports Stadium in Tukwila, Wash. First kick is 7:30 p.m. The ...

Sanna Nyassi called up to Gambian national team
Nyassi, a starting midfielder for Sounders FC, was not at training today. He has been called up by the Gambian national team for an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Namibia.

Timbers Insider: 'Futty' to miss Thursday's game
Portland defender to play for national team Saturday

Texas Children's Fetal Center announces 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery milestone
As one of the leading medical centers in the U.S. diagnosing and treating twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), Texas Children's Fetal Center is proud to announce the successful completion of its 200th TTTS laser ablation surgery.

Sounders FC News & Notes
Playing with a combination of grit and flair, the Seattle Sounders FC enters the week with an eye on bringing a cup final to its home pitch and further boosting its postseason aspirations during a cross country trip in MLS.

Rudisha breaks 800m world record again
Kenyan David Rudisha broke the 800m world record for the second time in a week, setting a new marker of 1min 41.01sec at a meeting in Rieti, Italy on Sunday.

Chivas USA's Osael Romero Called up for International Duty Next Week
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Pro Soccer to Leave Minnesota Unless National Sports Center Is Able to Recruit Financial Partner
BLAINE, Minn. (August 30, 2010) - Several weeks ago, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) released new higher standards for Division 2 professional soccer teams playing in a USSF-sanctioned league in 2011. The NSC Minnesota Stars, which currently play in the USSF Division 2 league, are facing a dilemma.

Earthquakes Weekly Update
The San Jose Earthquakes look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls when they travel to take on the Houston Dynamo on Sunday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. PT at Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas. It is the first meeting of the 2010 season between the two teams.

Sounders FC Announces Open Cup Semifinal Is Sold Out
RENTON, WASH. - Seattle Sounders FC has announced that Wednesday night's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinal match with Chivas USA is sold out. First kick at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila is 7:30 p.m. PT.

Wizards Continue Push for Postseason Saturday
The Kansas City Wizards have their sights set on playoff position as they prepare for their upcoming match at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, September 4 against the Philadelphia Union.

Chicago Fire Entertain League-Leading LA Galaxy at TOYOTA Park
The Chicago Fire (6-7-6, 24 points) return to TOYOTA PARK to entertain Landon Donovan, Edson Buddle and the league-leading LA Galaxy (13-5-4, 43 points) on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 3:00 PM CT (Comcast SportsNet/TeleFutura).

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