1. I am disappointed that although most MPs acknowledged the need to provide a relief package to thousands of poor and vulnerable families, no such resolution was made. We had advocated for a 21 to 30 days extension instead of the 90 days proposed by the State and the N.A […]
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Police Disputes Sowe’s Missing
The Gambia Police Department disputed circulated social media information that a Gambian-Canadian is missing. In a statement published below, the police said Alhagie Sowe is not held in police custody. CLARIFICATION IN THE CASE INVOLVING ALHAGIE SOWE It has come to the notice of the Inspector General of Police that […]
Barrow Preaches Reconciliation
Gambian President Adama Barrow has “urged all Gambians to work together for peaceful co-existence and reconciliation.” President Barrow’s message is contained in a statement issued by State House. Mr. Barrow used his constitutional powers to declare April 10th and 13th as public holidays in observance of Good Friday and Easter […]
Jatto’s Emotional Tribute To O.B Conateh
By: Omar Jatta Former Gambia international footballer and Wallidan FC star Jatto Ceesay paid an emotional tribute to the late Alhagi Ousman Basi Conateh, known to many as OB or Fisco, who sadly passed away on Saturday 4th April and was laid to rest on Sunday the 5th, at the […]
Africa: Armed conflicts and state repression fuel cocktail of human rights violations
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE Protesters across sub-Saharan Africa have braved bullets and beatings to defend their rights in the face of continuing conflict and state repression, Amnesty International said today as it published its annual review of human rights in the region. The organization highlighted the bravery and defiance of […]
Update: Coronavirus – UKJA’s Response
Good afternoon, I hope you are staying safe and well. I know these are anxious times as many are worried about staying healthy and protecting our loved ones. Sadly, we are witnessing the loss of lives both in the UK and elsewhere due to the virus. In the UK, the […]
The Final Draft Constitution: My Vote is YES in the Referendum!
Let me first of all express my heartfelt congratulations to the CRC for producing a robust, positive and forward looking final draft constitution within the timeframe provided to them. In that same regard Pres. Barrow and his Justice Minister deserve commendation for setting up the CRC and allowing them to […]
Gambia, UNDP Sign PACD Agreement
PRESS RELEASE Programme for Accelerated Community Development (PACD) Signed The Gambia Government has signed an agreement with the UNDP on the implementation of the Programme for Accelerated Community Development (PACD) is part of larger programme to bridge the gap between rural and urban on basic social infrastructure, the pilot phase […]
Coronavirus May Impact Referrendum On Gambia’s Draft Constitution
The Gambia’s Justice Minister has cautioned that the “Coronavirus pandemic and the measures adopted under the state of public emergency will inevitably have a significant impact on our ability to follow timelines and meet deadlines. This will have serious ramifications on other related activities we had anticipated in the course […]
New Constitution to Provide Safe Haven for all Citizens
President Adama Barrow has said that the new Constitution, premised on strong foundations and all-inclusiveness, will provide a safe haven for all citizens to enjoy the path to peace, freedom and prosperity. The President made this remark in receiving the draft new Constitution presented by the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) […]
The African Microsite On Coronavirus That Aims To Counter Fake
News and Inspire hope. As Coronavirus cases continue to grow in Africa, the Zikoko team of Big Cabal Media has partnered with X to put together a microsite — coronafacts.africa — that provides accurate information and resources for the general public to help understand and contextualise cases of Coronavirus in […]
President Barrow’s 2nd Coronavirus Address
Fellow Gambians, Distinguished Viewers, As the coronavirus pandemic continues to be of grave concern globally and nationally, my government continues to remain vigilant and steadfast in reviewing and intensifying measures to prevent, contain and manage its spread within our borders. In less than two weeks after my last address to […]