Gambia’s Fire and Rescue crews are working to extinguish a fire at a local dumpsite in Bakoteh’s neighbourhood Saturday afternoon. Video footage shows heavy smoke billowing out of the dumpsite which poses a potential health hazard and officials are urging the public to avoid the area where possible. Measuring 18[Read More…]
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Junta Leader Says ICJ Lawsuit Aims To Harm Myanmar’s Military
Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said Gambia’s lawsuit against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) was aimed at harming the Tatmadaw, Myanmar’s military. He made the remark at a meeting of the junta’s foreign policy committee in Nay Pyi Taw on 10 March, according to state media.[Read More…]
Sona Jobarteh Makes History As A Woman Griot And Kora Player
The Gambian-British musician is the first professional woman kora player from one of the five principal kora-playing griot families from West Africa. The kora, a harp-like instrument, has been passed down for centuries among West African musical storytelling families, called griots. For much of that time, West African custom only[Read More…]
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