African champion Algeria has hit out at fellow finalist Gambia after the cancellation of a planned friendly between the two countries ahead of next weekend’s kick off of the Africa Cup of Nations finals. A tersely worded statement from the Algerian Football Federation accused Gambia of calling off the game, scheduled for Saturday in[Read More…]
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Gambia: President Barrow Trumpets National Unity
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has used his televised New Year’s address to appeal to Gambians to renew their commitment to working as a nation for accelerated development, using vigorous processes and procedures to ensure that there is justice for all. The president said Gambian democracy is now vibrant,[Read More…]
21 Gambian Prisoners Gets Presidential Pardon
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Friday pardoned 21 prisoners in exercise of his powers of prerogative of mercy vested upon him by the constitution. The pardon was made following the recommendations by the Prerogative of Mercy Committee. Among those pardoned are 16 Gambians, one of whom is a female,[Read More…]