The December 2016 election of reform-minded coalition cocktail that ended twenty-two years “the long dark nights of dictatorship” was a refreshingly smooth blend of opposition parties’ flavors combined in UNITY brought a fresh opportunity, the prospects for a democratic transition, for the Gambia to move toward a more responsive and[Read More…]
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Gambian Media Pays Tribute To Late Suwaebou Conateh
Tributes are pouring in on the social networking site Facebook to veteran journalist Suwaebou Conateh, who died on Thursday. Mr Conateh, publisher of the Gambia News and Report weekly magazine is reported to have passed away after a brief illness. Paying tribute to him, the Gambia Press Union (GPU) said:[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: How Many “Banjul Millionaires” Signed The “Giving Pledge” In Philanthropy?
There is a worldwide trend towards millionaires and billionaires giving away a substantial portion of their wealth to worthy causes and philanthropy. This movement is catalyzed by the “Giving Pledge” started by Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. So far, over 164 billionaires have signed the giving pledge. The aim of[Read More…]
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