Gambia’s Right2Know Coalition is making big push for an increased transparency in the Semlex contract. Amid huge controversy, the Belgian company reached a deal with the Gambia Government to be the sole producer of biometric passports, identiy cards and voters cards. “Gambians are eager to know the facts and assumptions[Read More…]
Year: 2018
Gambia Gets 400 Short Term Study packages From China
China has offered 400 short term study packages to the Gambia government as part of bilateral education exchange between the two countries, Gambia’s information minister, Demba A. Jawo said on Wednesday at a press conference. “The Chinese government has offered these short courses through bilateral support. The first batch[Read More…]
Online Scammers Using Lawyer Darboe’s Image To Con Diaspora Gambians
Gambia’s minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has expressed anger at some unscrupulous individuals who are using his name and pictures on Instagram to extort money from vulnerable Gambians. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, who is also leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), said these individuals are targeting Gambians[Read More…]