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‘I Consider Myself Senegambian Citizen’

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow on Wednesday received the Letter of Credence of the new Senegalese ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency, Bachirou Sene at the State House in Banjul. In line with existing diplomatic protocols, Ambassador Sene was received with military pomp and parade, with the honour of inspecting […]

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Cabinet Approves Freedom of Info Bill

In fulfillment of its promise to engage in a comprehensive institutional and legislative reforms of the governance architecture to bring them in line with international justice and human rights standards, the Cabinet, under the leadership of President Adama Barrow, has approved and endorsed the draft Access to Information and the […]

Society

BANJUL IS A NATIONAL PRIORITY

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has called on all Gambian irrespective of political or regional affiliations to join him in full support of the Banjul rehabilitation project, stating that Banjul, our capital city, is the pride of the country. “Banjul is our City, our Capital City. We have nowhere that […]

Society

Bright Stars Set for ‘Ranha Bissap’ Show 

BRIGHT STARS ENTERTAINMENT Issued on the 14th November, 2019 in Kotu – The Bright Stars Entertainment has reaffirmed its readiness to stage a successful second edition of the ‘Ranha Bissap’ show, scheduled to take place on Saturday 16th November, 2019 at the Paradise Suits Hotel in Pancha Mi Hall. ‘Preparations […]

Society

Gambia’s Best Way To Go

By Alh. Suntou Touray Salaamu Alaikum to everyone! As you all know, public servants work for the general welfare and wellbeing of the public. And as such, due to the nature of the public service we are constrained to be disciplined, neutral, dedicated, honest and impartial in the execution of […]

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ASB Clinic Reopens Amidst Patient Surge

By Abdoulie John Barely 5 days after its reopening, ASB Clinic continues to witness a surge of patients coming from various corners of the country. In spite of the sad episode the health facility went through these past days, its reputation remains intact. “We are happy that ASB Clinic is […]

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Gambia Sues Myanmar Over Rohingya Genocide

For Immediate Release The Gambia’scase against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for violating the Genocide Convention, filed on November 11, 2019, will bring the first judicial scrutiny of Myanmar’s campaign of murder, rape, arson, and other atrocities against Rohingya Muslims, 10 nongovernmental organizations said today. States that are party to […]

Politics

Guinea: Appalling human rights “red flags” ahead of presidential election  

At least 70 protestors and bystanders killed since January 2015 Journalists targeted 109 deaths in custody The Guinean authorities must address mounting human rights violations, including the killing of protesters, bans on peaceful assemblies and attacks on dissenting voices, which threaten to get worse ahead of the 2020 presidential election, […]

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GFD Appoints New Executive Director

Press Release: The  Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) wishes to inform all its partners that Modou A.F Bahoum has been duly appointed as Executive Director (ED) of the Federation. Mr Bahoum whose appointment will start effective on 1 December 2019 replaces Rod Howes- A British National who has been […]