A sickening sensation assailed me when the NAM for Banjul South, Touma Njie called for the removal of mosques in public places in The Gambia. Just when I started my recuperation from that sickness, from the comfort of my therapeutic cave, Omar Amadou Jallow of all people re-echoed similar sentiments […]
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Barrow Reassures Judicial Independence
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow on Thursday, December 12, 2019, reaffirmed the commitment of his government to ensuring judicial independence as he presided over the swearing-in of two new judges to the High Court of The Gambia. While congratulating and welcoming the new appointees to the superior court, President Barrow […]
Barrow Expresses Appreciation to Gambians
Banjul, The Gambia—His Excellency President Adama Barrow extends his profound appreciations and heartfelt gratitude to the entire Gambian population following his successful three-week constitutionally mandated ‘Meet The People Tour’. The ‘Tour’ that began with a colorful parade at Banjul Wharf on Monday 18th November ended at ‘The July 22nd. Arch’ […]
Malian Wins ”African Young Personality of the Year”
Press release Daraja HAÏDARA from Mali wins ”African Young Personality of the Year” at the Africa 3535 Awards ceremony An awards ceremony to honour 35 Outstanding Young African talents under the age of 35 was held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on November 25, 2019. Accra/Ghana — The Africa […]
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 Be𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎
The Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso has revealed that his university has signed an agreement with the Government of The Gambia to help establish a University of Science, Technology and Engineering in The Gambia. Professor Obiri-Danso made the revelation while speaking […]
ACDHRS Director Hails Youths For Fighting HR Violations
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]