First Lady Madam Fatoumatta Bah Barrow has said the Covid-19 pandemic increased the number of dropouts among schoolchildren in The Gambia. She made the disclosure at the recent launching of the Zero Out of School Children in The Gambia project at the OIC Conference Centre in Bijilo. “Like many least[Read More…]
Human Rights
First Person: Starting From Zero – Gambian Returning Migrant Counts Cost Of Attempted Europe Crossing
Amadou Jobe, like many other Gambians before him, embarked on a perilous journey through northern Africa, in a failed bid to reach Europe. Now, with the support of the UN, he is making a life for himself and his family back home. “I’m from Jarra, a rural area in the[Read More…]
Sgt. Secka Summoned To Police HQ Over Theft, Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Officer Commanding the Human Rights, Complaints and Disciplinary Unit of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) instructed prosecutor Sgt. Secka to report to the police HQ today over disciplinary issues, this medium can authoritatively report. OC Sulayman Jawara, acting on the instruction of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), commanded[Read More…]