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NA Urged To Combat COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Gambia: Citizens escalate matters to National Assembly Members- to reconvene and show urgent action and leadership in combating COVID-19   Gambia citizens and home and abroad escalate request to National Assembly representatives, after a deadline by President Barrow to appear in public and address the nation […]

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Colley Wins 2020 Youth Excellence Award

OUSAINU COLLEY WINS 2020 YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD    Ousainu Colley, alias Ousainu-Gambia, has been named winner of The Stone Circle’s Youth Excellence Award (YEA) 2020. The award is given in commemoration of the International Youth Day – the UN’s annual celebration of the role of young people in creating positive […]

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The Africa 35.35 Awards recognize the most remarkable

35 young Africans under 35 years old www.africakitoko.com/a3535/ The 5th edition of the Africa 35.35 Awards which rewards 35 young personalities under 35 from Africa and the African diaspora who have exceptional achievements in their communities has just launched a call for nominations open until August 31, 2020. The Association […]

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Non-State Actors Convene Consultative Meeting on COVID-19

Public Statement    Non-State Actors convene Consultative Meeting on COVID 19   Banjul, 10th August 2020: Civil society organizations, trade unions and private sector associations on Friday 7th August 2020 convened a virtual meeting to discuss the fast spreading COVID 19 infections in the country. The meeting noted with concern […]

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President Barrow Eulogises Biri Biri

President Adama Barrow has eulogized Alhajie Momodou Njie better known as Biri Biri at a National  Tribute to the greatest Gambian football legend.  Find below the President’s eulogy delivered at the Arch 22 in Banjul on Wednesday. Fellow Gambians, Family and Friends,  It is with deep regret and a great […]

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Gambia’s Coronavirus Patient Escapes

Gambian police have confirmed the escape of a suspected Coronavirus patient after efforts were made to isolate and treat the unnamed man in Manjai Kunda. In a press statement published below the Inspector General of Police warns against obstruction of public officers on duty. Press Release The Office of the […]

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IEC Releases Elections Calendar

The Independent Electoral Commission has just released their electoral calendar for 2021 GENERAL VOTER REGISTRATION Voter registration period – 14th January – 26th February, 2021 Display of provisional list of voters – 15th -24th March, 2021 Objection and appeals – 15th – 28th March, 2021 Sitting of Revising Courts – […]

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US Moves To Seize Jammeh’s Potomac House

Department of Justice Seeks Recovery of Approximately $3.5 Million in Corruption Proceeds Linked to Ex-President of The Gambia The Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking the forfeiture of a Maryland property acquired with approximately $3,500,000 in corruption proceeds by the ex-president of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh, through […]

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Decency and Ethics in Politics and Public Life

In the wake of the Lamin Bojang saga it is necessary that Gambians pay attention to fundamental issues if we are going to create a society in which we create an accountable political leadership, a clean public service and generate trust and seriousness into politics. The narrative in the Gambia […]

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European Union Reinforces National Response to COVID-19

The European Union’s Tekki Fii project led by IMVF (Instituto Marquês de Valle Flôr) is actively supporting the national response to COVID-19. As schools re-open to students of 9th and 12th grades, the project today handed-over sanitary supplies and first aid kits to the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education. […]

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APRC Denies Coalition Talks

The party of The Gambia’s ousted President Yahya Jammeh has denied forging a coalition agreement with any political party. The Alliance for Patriotic Re-orientation and Construction (APRC) issued the denial after “information misinterpreted by some people that the APRC Party is discussing with The National People’s Party (NPP) for a […]