The decision of West African nations to withdraw forex reserves from France, fraught with implications, warn experts The proposal of eight West African nations to withdraw their currency reserves from the French central bank, has evoked a spate of reactions. While it has been largely hailed in the African continent, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Remove the Entire Draft Section 107 Altogether in the Criminal Offences Bill
It is not enough for the Ministry of Justice to remove the second part of the draft section 107 regarding parental insult and then leave the first part in there. While the second part of this provision is indeed draconian, discriminatory and a direct threat to democracy and human rights, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Pro-Gambia Association Pushes For Zero Violence
By Abdoulie John Members of the collective Pro-Gambia Association on Sunday took to the streets calling for ‘zero violence’ in the country. The group initiated a Peace Walk at a time when political tension seems to be brewing in a country that is moving fast to right its wrongs. “We’ve […]