The visiting president of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has held a meeting with representatives of the Gambia’s Civil Society Organisations. During the meeting which was moderated by Gaye Sowe, executive director of the Gambian based Institute for Human Rights Development in Africa, President Steinmeier discuss current changes[Read More…]
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Jarra Flood Victims Gets Over D2 million US Government Assistance
The US ambassador to the Gambia, Patricia Alsup has visited Jarra Jasong, Lower River Region, to view progress on a US$50,000 (D 2.3 million) US government grant to flood victims. Shortly after this year’s torrential rain which left many families homeless and in desperate need of help, a rapid assessment[Read More…]
Gambia Declares Friday Bank Holiday For Mawlid Nabi Celebrations
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has declared Friday a bank holiday in observance of the Muslim feast of Mawlid Nabi (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday) commonly known as ‘Gamo. Mr Barrow is expected host an event with religious leaders at State House. The Gambia is a Muslim dominated country and feast is celebrated[Read More…]
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