A Senegal court of appeal on Monday handed a six-month suspended sentence to leading opposition politician and presidential aspirant Ousmane Sonko, after an appeal for a heavier sentence, said Boubacar Cissé, a lawyer involved in the case. In March, Sonko received a two-month suspended prison sentence for libel in the[Read More…]
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Happy May Day Gambia!
It’s that time of the year again when we come together to celebrate our hardworking and vibrant labor force. It’s a day to remember the struggles and achievements of workers throughout history, and to appreciate the contributions of our own workers to our country’s development. We’re a hardworking bunch! From[Read More…]
Gambia: Tobacco Control Committee Craves Budgetary Support
The Director of the Non-communicable Unit of the Ministry of Health has told the National Assembly Committee on Health that despite tobacco being a major contributor to the 34 per cent of non-communicable disease deaths in The Gambia, no budget is allocated to the National Tobacco Control Committee, which thrives[Read More…]
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