Essa Mbye Faal has called for urgent deployment of the army and other relevant agencies and institutions to flood-hit areas to provide immediate assistance to the affected people. “These should include the provision of food, water, dry clothing and emergency medical assistance and even shelter for those who may need[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Gamo Set For August 4 Bout In C/Wealth Games
Modou Gamo is reportedly in a physically, mentally and psychologically prepared state for his August 4th bout in the 2022 Commonwealth Games currently in progress in the English mid-land city of Birmingham. The para-lifter is now looking at how he could bring into the contest the rigorous training that he’s[Read More…]
Is Lawyer Darboe Regaining Spanking Health?
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe appears to be gradually returning to spanking health after what looks like seven months of recovery. The United Democratic Party – UDP leader cut short his 2021 general election electioneering after injuring his leg. Following almost seven months of curtailed outdoor activities, Hon. Darboe was lately at[Read More…]
Kora Player Sona Jobarteh: ‘I Didn’t Want To Be Told: You Are Good, For A Woman’
Her instrument was the preserve of men for hundreds of years, but the Gambian musician wasn’t fazed. She explains why she ripped up the rules – and is now remodelling African education. In west Africa’s griot tradition, it’s men who play instruments while women sing. But Sona Jobarteh was determined[Read More…]
Malamin Barrow: Beyond The State Vs Baboucar Bob Keita, DNA Testing
Rarely has a case in The Gambia aroused as much emotion and controversy as the alleged rape case involving Bob Keita and the younger sister of his estranged wife. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that this is a family tragedy that has regrettably been escalated into a possible[Read More…]
ICJ: The Gambia’s Myanmar Genocide Case Can Proceed
Judges at the United Nations’ highest court on Friday dismissed preliminary objections by Myanmar to a case alleging the Southeast Asian nation is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority. The decision establishing the International Court of Justice’s jurisdiction sets the stage for hearings airing evidence of atrocities against[Read More…]
Press Release: Clarification On The VP Residency Situation At Fajara
Re: Clarification On The VP Residency Situation at Fajara Banjul, The Gambia – It has come to the attention of The Gambia Government that some erroneous reports and podcasts purporting the alleged refusal of former Vice President Isatou Touray to gracefully vacate her Fajara residence are dominating Social Media[Read More…]
President Barrow Bids Farewell To Gambia Commonwealth Games Team
At a ceremony held Friday at the Statehouse in Banjul, President Barrow presented the Battle Flag to the Gambian Athletics Team representing the nation at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. The President applauded the progress of Gambian sports and encouraged the athletes to put forth their best efforts to[Read More…]
Editorial: Amie Bojang Should Have Conscience And Shut Up!
Values and principles must be our beacon in whatever we do. Values and principles are essential in that they allow people to distinguish truth from falsehood and right from wrong. So, you can see how important value systems and guiding principles are to the progress of our institutions and the[Read More…]
NHRC Forced To Talk On Global-HOMM Following JollofNews Editorial
In an embarrassing turn of events, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been forced out of its cocoon to offer a public statement on government’s flagrant violation of the rights of Global-HOMM following its suspicious quietude over it. Readers may recall that JollofNews earlier this week hauled NHRC over[Read More…]
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