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  There is no doubt that 22 July 1994 was the beginning of a despicable period when misery and carnage descended on the Gambia to last for 22...

By Madi Jobarteh The presence of ECOMIG mission in the Gambia until today highlights everything that is wrong in this country since 2017 for which each and every...

  The Official Secrets Act (OSA) of 1922 obstructs the participation of society as it shields information from the public by means of criminalizing whistleblowers and journalists who...

If The Gambia takes measures to fix its judiciary, security services and meet certain other conditions, ex-Interior Minister and the President could be extradited to face justice...

    By: BambaLaye Jallow   Leaders can stay in power by focusing on serving the people they lead rather than thinking of themselves as heroes, William George, a professor of...

  Sulayman Jeng Birmingham, UK   Is Friday! The morning is cool and soothing. Due to an unforeseen circumstance, I will not make it to London as planned to grace the...

Today marks one 100 days since the coalition government took over the reign of power in Banjul. In assessing the significance of that, we take a critical...

  Do you really care? Well, if you do why are you seated tied lips when everyone is moaning about the exorbitant cost to call from and to...

  The Gambia needs a new caliber of leadership at all levels. What the nation needs is competent and honest politicians, those who operate with integrity and who...

  No development in the Absence of Potable Water.... No form of development can take place in the absence of a constant, clean and uninterrupted supply of potable water....

  It is announced the passing away at the Medical Research Council, on Tuesday, 4th July 2017, of Mrs D’Almeida. The great Lady was popularly known as Ma D’ Almeida...

  It is with hope that we received the news of the launching of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. God knows that we need to heal. The victims...

Fajara, 31 October 2017  Press Release The Gambia has received assurances of continued support from the European Union Monday as President Barrow welcomed a delegation from the European Union Human Rights External Action Service.    The EU Special Representative for Human Rights Stavros Lambrinidis who was also the head of delegation, congratulated President Barrow for what he described as the remarkable democratic transition in the country and the bravery of the Gambian people. He reassured the President that the EU would remain a steadfast partner of the Gambian government and people in the transition.    Discussions with the visiting delegation covered governance, including the  country’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission, engagement of Gambian youth in politics, both constitutional and security sector reforms, and female genital mutilation  among others.    President Barrow acknowledged the confidence and support that he received from the European Union during the political impasse. He told the EU Special Representative that upholding human rights remained one of the biggest issues of his government, which he is optimistic and willing to learn from others’ experiences.     The President spoke about the comprehensive reforms underway in different areas, including the security sector. He told Mr Lambrinidis that his government Is working towards a new and all-encompassing constitution for the Third Republic.  President Barrow said Coalition members would continue to work together to nurture the change that they all fought for, despite the fact that they come from different ideological leanings.       President Barrow said supporters of the former regime are part of Gambian society and like everyone else they are stakeholders in the reforms taking place. He added that some of the former president’s supporters hadsembraced the change of regime and are supporting his government. Mr Barrow said: “In politics there are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies. One has to be courageous to take criticism.”    Discussing the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM) President Barrow said his government would uphold the law banning FGM, and stressed the need to raise more awareness about the practice and the law against it.    Mr Lambrinidis said the EU respected President Barrow’s leadership for the inspiration he had given to many during the impasse. He acknowledged that it was not easy to build institutions, instill a culture of freedom and security, and at the same time secure a presence for one’s country in the international community all at once.  He said The Gambia, through its example as a human rights leader, could continue to inspire many countries on the African continent and around the world, and demonstrate that it is possible for human rights, security and development to all work together.  The EU special representative commended the Gambian leader for signing five United Nations treaties at once at the UN General Assembly in September. He commended Mr Barrow for demonstrating leadership, and urged The Government of The Gambia to go further, beyond the signing of the treaties.  Mr Lambrinidis said he appreciated the efforts of the government to change policies, hearts and minds, and integrate human rights in its reforms.  He added that the Barrow administration has encouraged many with the inclusion of members of civil society in its endeavors. He assured the President of EU’s commitment to support an exchange of ideas and practices with other countries.    “Focus on human rights as your new stamp, and keep in mind that you are an inspiration to many others,” he told President Barrow. Also discussed during the meeting were plans for an upcoming donor’s conference in February 2018, and an African Union/European Union continental meeting on youth and job creation.     Speaking to the press after his audience with the President, Mr Lambrinidis told reporters that President Barrow is working on various key challenges which includes youth unemployment, prison conditions, rehabilitation, and security reforms....

by Alieu Ceesay Investigations has revealed that the Ministry of Youth Sports has 'spent over D800, 000’ to secure 10 air tickets from Satguru Travel Agency. The said...

  Even the hardest of hearts softened and the driest of eyes drowned in scorching tears as GRTS ushered us to the Tintimba Forest in the West Coast...

  For practical purposes, in the interest of urgent national objectives the Minister of Justice Aboubacarr Tambadou must stay on his job to continue to conclusion a process...

  Lately, a lot of chit chat aimed to malign you and your rainbow government has gone under the bridge. Many have and will continue to be tough...

  Facebook can be a place to provide many of differing political persuasions to be a safe place to express views and exchange thoughts with others. So please...

  The persisting electrical and water shortage problem in the country worries and bewilders the masses who felt they have been betrayed by the APRC government who sow...

  Alagi Yorro Jallow How do you measure patriotism in the wake of the unprecedented type of body politics exists in the Gambia? Is it about falling in line...