Thursday, January 16, 2025

NCCE Chairman calls for collaborations to address country’s human insecurity

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By Alieu Jallow In an urgent call to action, Alagie Sering Faye, the Chairperson of the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), emphasized the need for a collaborative...

COAD Chairman Attributes Rising Crime Rates in Gambia to Lack of Opportunities for Youths

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By Dawda Baldeh The chairman of the Council of African Descendants (COAD), Luke McKenzie, has attributed the country's persistent rise in crime rates to a lack of opportunities...

Minister of Health Outlines Strategies to Reduce Maternal Mortality in The Gambia

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By Michaella Faith Wright The Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to reducing maternal mortality in The Gambia, emphasizing that pregnancy and...

President Barrow Vows to Extend His Rule for Generations

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By: Alieu Jallow In a controversial declaration, President Adama Barrow asserted that his presidency would extend well into future generations, warning opposition leaders that their time to govern...

Barrow And The Voice: A Cautionary Tale

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OPINION By Cherno Baba Jallow Rarely, and certainly not in the annals of Gambian history, does a sitting president file a lawsuit against a newspaper. But then again it...

Press Release: Gambia Police Force Reassures Visitors and Residents of Safety and Security

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The Gambia Police Force (GPF) wishes to clarify and assure visitors and residents of the safety and security of The Gambia. In response to misleading information circulating on...

First Lady Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow Champions Girls’ Education and Health at Merck Foundation Africa Asia...

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The opening day of the 11th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2024 was marked by inspiring moments, particularly a powerful speech from Mrs. Fatoumatta...

Rent in The Gambia: Tenants, Landlords Voice Concerns Over Soaring Costs

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Michaella Faith Wright The rising cost of rent in The Gambia is placing significant strain on tenants, with many struggling to keep up with frequent increases in housing...

LG Commission Scrutinises Bajam Enterprise MD Over D8M Bakoteh Dumpsite Fencing

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By Mama A. Touray As the Local Government Commission of Inquiry continues its investigation into local councils, Marrie Senghore, the Managing Director of Bajam Enterprise, testified before the...

African Descendants Warn Neglecting Security Could Harm Gambia’s Economy

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By Dawda Baldeh As crime rates rise in The Gambia, a nation once celebrated for its peace and stability, the country is gradually facing a wave of...

COAD Breaks Silence Over Crimes Against African Descendants

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By: Dawda Baldeh The Council of African Descendants (COAD), residing in The Gambia, has called on the government to take immediate action regarding recent tragic killings, robberies, and...

Busumbala Female Gardeners Unite to Cultivate Change and Support Families

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By Michaella Faith Wright In the heart of Busumbala, a group of determined women have come together to form the Busumbala Female Gardeners, an initiative driven by teamwork...

CHINA-GAMBIA RELATIONSHIP

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The People's Republic of China and the Republic of The Gambia first established formal ties in 1974, just 9 years after The Gambia regained its independence. Since...

CAF Finds Libya Guilty, Imposes $50,000 Fine, and Awards Nigeria 3 Points in AFCON...

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CAF's Disciplinary Board has issued a decision regarding the scheduled 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Libya and Nigeria. The board found the Libya Football Federation...

National Human Rights Commission Concludes Five-Day Outreach on Migrant Access to Justice

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By Alieu Jallow In a concerted effort to enhance legal protections and increase societal understanding of migrant rights, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) concluded a comprehensive five-day...

GPU President Urges President Barrow to Drop Lawsuit Against Voice Newspaper, Criticizes Police Involvement

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By: Dawda Baldeh Muhammed S. Bah, President of the Gambia Press Union (GPU), has called on President Adama Barrow to drop the civil lawsuit against The Voice Newspaper...

From Deportee to Fashion Designer: How a Young Senegalese Immigrant is Turning Misery into...

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By: Dawda Baldeh A few years ago, Sheikh Mbake, a 32-year-old Senegalese living in The Gambia, was deported from Turkey, where he had spent several years as a...

GPST Donates Over 20 Million Dalasis in Patrol Vehicles and Equipment to Boost Gambia...

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On October 24, 2024, the German Police Support Team (GPST) donated police operational and patrol vehicles, including SUVs and motorbikes, along with other equipment valued at over...

Zenith Bank Gambia Staff Halt Operations in Demand for 50% Salary Increase and Fair...

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By Alieu Jallow In a striking display of discontent among its workforce, staff members at Zenith Bank Gambia launched a protest on Thursday, 24th October, at the bank’s...

Supporting WPS Agenda: ECOWAS Launches 3-Day Capacity Building for Key Individuals

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By Dawda Baldeh In its efforts to bolster the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) initiated a three-day training program...