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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Update On The Funeral Arrangements For Late VP Badara Alieu Joof
Press Release Dated: 20th January, 2023 Update on the Funeral Arrangements for Late Vice President Badara Alieu Joof The Gambia Government wishes to update the public that State Funeral arrangements for the late Vice President (VP), Badara Alieu Joof are progressing accordingly. The body of the late VP is expected[Read More…]
Gambia’s Vice President Badara Joof Dies
The death has been announced of Badara Alieu Joof, vice-president of the Gambia. The former civil servant, 66, who served as vice-president since May 2022, died early this morning in India where he was being treated for an undisclosed illness. Announcing the passing of his deputy on Twitter, President Adama[Read More…]