By Abdoulie John As The Gambia joined Thursday the international community to commemorate Human Rights Day, the Executive Director of the African Centre on Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) lauded the youths for their leadership role in fighting against all forms of abuses. “The youths are taken their rightful […]
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The Story On Nigerians Caught with Children in Busumbala False
Office of The Gambia Government Spokesperson Press Release Dated: 12th December,2019 The Story On Nigerians Caught with Children in Busumbala, West Coast Region is False Note: This is a Developing Story and will be updated later Farato Police Station, The Gambia—In the wake of a story alleging that some Nigerians […]
Open Letter to the CRC and Gambians – Exclusion of “Secular” in Our Constitution
I want to sincerely commend you all for your wisdom in withdrawing the word “secular” from the draft constitution. I couldn’t agree more with the reasoning of the Chairman which I believe should have been enough for all rational thinkers. It is enough for the critics that the Commission’s position […]
Why Gambia’s Reading Culture Is Dying
By Madi S. Njie The President of the Writers Association of The Gambia (WAG) said reading culture is dying in the country. Dr. Cherno Barry, who is also the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, made these remarks at a recent session on Reading of the book entitled: […]
Shipwreck Survivors Returned Home
Shipwreck Survivors Returned Home by Authorities; IOM Provides Immediate Emergency Assistance Banjul – Mauritanian authorities, in coordination with the Government of The Gambia, returned the 78 survivors of Wednesday’s fatal shipwreck today (9/12). The International Organization for Migration (IOM) had been providing humanitarian assistance to the survivors in Nouadhibou. Meanwhile, on Friday […]
Regarding the Draft Constitution, Part IV
By Foday Samateh Before proceeding to discuss Local Governments in the draft Constitution, there is an outstanding matter from a previous commentary that begs for attention. It is quite evident that this series has sworn by reforms to National Assembly with three crucial caveats. The weak position of the Assembly […]
TRRC Explores Reparations Solutions
By Abdoulie John A two-day experts meeting on reparations regulations kicked-off Monday as the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) is making a big push for the transitional justice process. “The meeting is being held within the framework of the technical assistance to transitional justice and international reform processes in […]
Where Do the Gambia Youth Stand?
International Human Rights Day 2019 The Theme for this year’s International Human Rights Day is: Youth Standing Up for Human Rights. In its statement the United Nations provided a justification of this year’s theme as thus, “Under our universal call to action “Stand Up for Human rights,” we aim to celebrate the potential of […]
OJ Wants Punishment For Smugglers
By Abdoulie John Omar Amadou Jallow (OJ) of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has added his voice to the chorus of indignation over the tragic death of more than 60 young Gambians off Mauritania coast. PPP’s emblematic figure urged government to take drastic measures against smugglers who continue to spread […]
The Gambia Embarks on Developing a National Financial Inclusion Strategy
NEWS RELEASE Banjul, The Gambia –December 10, 2019: Financial inclusion is a critical enabler to reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity. The World Bank, working in conjunction with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), and the United Nation Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) will support the Central Bank of The Gambia […]
NYC Regrets Tragic Boat Accident
For Immediate Release The National Youth Council – The Gambia is saddened and bereaved by the news of the tragic boat accident in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mauritania on 5th December 2019. The incident is reported to have claimed the lives of at least 58 migrants mainly […]
IOM Assists 78 Gambian Shipwreck Survivors
Following the sinking of a vessel carrying an estimated 150 migrants off the coast of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, on Wednesday (4/12), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is working to provide immediate assistance to 78 Gambian survivors. IOM’s team in Mauritania is focusing on helping migrants recover from shock, providing appropriate […]