Official Launch of the 50 Million Women Speak Country Team, Sierra Leone
The Vice-President of ECOWAS, H.E. Mrs Finda KOROMA visits Sierra Leone for the Official Opening ceremony and Launch of the 50 Million Women’s Speak Platform Project. (50MAWS).
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President Julius Maada Bio Launches Textbooks, Teaching And Learning Materials Worth Le 221 Billion
President Julius Maada Bio Launches Textbooks, Teaching and Learning Materials worth Le 221 Billion to Support Free Quality Education in Sierra Leone
State House, Freetown, Wednesday 9 January...
Is the Presidency Consulting the AG?
By Simon Sabally
The principal mandate of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Baa Tambadou is to provide legal advice to the president who is vested with...
How dare the TRRC blame GRTS?
GRTS Press Release
The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission in response to the public outcry over contracting a for-profit media company QTV over the national broadcaster did proof,...
Should the New Constitution of The Gambia Allow Dual Citizens to Serve in High...
By Assan Jallow, a Gambian Citizen Residing in the United States
Section 62, subsection (2) of the Constitution of The Republic of The Gambia (1997; Reprinted 2002) states...
The PPP 2018 Congress: when will the dust settle on the once dominant party...
Dr. Omar Janneh
After some 19 years of hiatus, the National Executive of the PPPconvened its first congress on December 28 to 30, 2018. On 30thDecember 2018, the...
Dr Tangara receives Chinese Foreign Minister
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara on Saturday 5thJanuary 2019, received the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of the...
How And Why TRRC Contracted QTV
Over the past several days the TRRC has had to manage a lot of controversy surrounding the award of a contract to QTV. One of the rumors...
CHINESE STATE COUNCILLOR AND FOREIGN MINISTER H.E WANG YI VISITS GAMBIA SATURDAY
Media Advisory
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia wishes to inform the public that His Excellency Mr Wang...
On the Appointment of International Debt Advisors for the Government of The Gambia. The...
By Dr Assan Jallow
The center of gravity in our distress public debt seems to have shifted in favor of international advisors. The appointment of International Advisors by the...
On Breaking Barriers: Letter to my President (Part 1)
I Hail you thou Prince of Mankamang Kunda!
Yes, I just called you Prince Mr. President, and please do not cringe at this appellation, for it is not a title you chose for yourself....
Don’t Break Our Hearts Mr. President
By Sheriff Kora
Leading up to The Gambia’s 2016 general elections, the agreement between the coalition parties was that the flag bearer and elected president of the coalition...
José Mourinho sacked by Manchester United after defeat at Liverpool
Manchester United have sacked José Mourinho following Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool, ending a tenure that began in May 2016.
A poor start to the Premier League season has...
Nigerian military calls for Amnesty International ban
Nigeria's army has called for the closure of Amnesty International's operations in the country.
In a report on Monday, the human rights group said at least 3,641 people...
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary: Kabila’s choice for DR Congo president
President Joseph Kabila's preferred successor, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, has a fearsome reputation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The question is whether Mr Shadary can convert that into...
HISTORY IS MADE IN SIERRA LEONE, AS FIRST LADIES JOIN PROTEST
The Office Of The First Lady, in collaboration with The Ministry of Gender and social welfare staged a peaceful protest against sexual violence on Sat 15th Dec....
Donors Pledge $14.6 Billion Towards President Sall’s 2035 PSE Blue Print
The work of the Paris Consultative Group that took place in Paris on December 17th 2018 concluded with a sweeping win for Senegal, with donors pledging $14.6...
On the Audacity of Fiscal Profligacy: Letter to the Minister of Finance
Honourable Minister,
It has been a couple of days since I wrote to you seeking answers to a few questions regarding the prudence (or the lack thereof) of...
The Meaning of the National Assembly Rejection of the Supplementary Bill
The Constitution allows the Government to seek more money from the Parliament if the budget provided for that year cannot meet expenses simply because of the emergence...
Le Sénégal au Cœur Review
December 11, 2018
On his 57th birthday, His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal today presents his book, "Le Sénégal au Cœur" to the press...