The homophobic strand that is currently woven throughout Africa reveals a certain level of contradiction and hypocrisy on the part of our political leaders who state that they are trying to uphold African values and cultures by criminalizing alternative sexualities. But at the same time, LGBT rights in the Gambia[Read More…]
Year: 2018
President Barrow Promises To Restore True Democracy In Gambia
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has Thursday renewed the commitment of his government to restore full democracy, human rights and the pursuit of justice for all. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of Baba Galleh Jallow as executive secretary of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TTRC), which is mandated[Read More…]
President Barrow Receives Visiting Nigerian Soldiers
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Wednesday received the 40 members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who are conducting research on post conflict peace building in the Gambia and lessons for Nigeria. Speaking at the meeting, Rear Admiral A. A. Osinowo, commander, course 26 of Nigerian Defence College, said they[Read More…]