Imam Abdoulie Fatty has accused the Gambian government of maintaining the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to satisfy Western donors and generate revenue, describing the legislation as “the worst” law left by former President Yahya Jammeh. Delivering his Friday Khutbah (sermon), the prominent cleric said the law, which criminalises[Read More…]
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Pro-Female Circumsion Rights Bill Tabled Before National Assembly
The National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, Almamy Gibba, has Monday tabled before the country’s lawmaking body a pro-female genital mutilation (FGM) rights bill that seeks to overturn the legislation banning the traditional practice. “This Bill seeks to lift the ban on female circumcision in The Gambia, a practice deeply[Read More…]
Abubakary Jawara’s Sponsored Quran & Sunnah TV Launched
Renowned Islamic cleric Imam Abdoulie Fatty has launched Gambia’s first ever Quran and Sunnah online Television channel sponsored by the CEO of GACH, Dr. Abubakary Jawara. The event held on Saturday at Busumbala, was attended by various Islamic scholars and dignitaries from all works of life. Following his request for[Read More…]
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