In 1972, former culture minister Alhaji Kalilou Singhateh led a glittering constellation of Gambian griots to the Manding Conference in London to help Professor Dalby put together the stitches,regarding his research on the Manding Empire. Ex-culture minister Singhateh and former director of National Center for Arts and Culture Mr. Bakary[Read More…]
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Jeshwang Families Could Be Displaced In Just Two Days’ Time
Several families in New Jeshwang could be uprooted from their homes in just two days to come as the Gambia government shows no indication of a change of heart vis-a-vis the planned demolition of structures along a proposed OIC road. Gov’t last week told those to be affected by the[Read More…]
Desert-Stuck Gambians Send Distress Call Following Ejection From Algeria
About 26 Gambian migrants have been sent across the Algerian border to the Nigerien village of Azamac, reports reaching JollofNews intimated. The migrants were reportedly living in deplorable conditions as they had to put up with hunger and chillingly cold desert weather. The 26 Gambians have been camped in an[Read More…]

