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Gambia

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:55:11 GMT
Supreme Court Declares MPs' Personal Loans As Unconstitutional
[East African] The Supreme Court in The Gambia on Tuesday declared as "unconstitutional" a decision by the country's lawmakers to award themselves personal loans from the public purse.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:33:18 GMT
NCAC, ECOWAS-UNESCO to Raise Awareness On Covid-19 Vaccine
[The Point] The National Centre for Arts and Culture(NCAC) in partnership with the ECOWAS and UNESCO is organising awareness-raising campaign with Gambian artistes. The theme of the campaign is: 'Keep Safe by masking, and stay alive by getting vaccin...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:33:12 GMT
GFF Extends Contract of 5 Coaches
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) acting upon the recommendations of its Technical & Development Committee has extended the contracts of five coaches across various categories of the national teams.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:33:08 GMT
'Jammeh Leaves a Legacy of Atrocities for Gambians'
[The Point] The chairman of The Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations in an interview with this medium revealed that former President Yahya Jammeh left a legacy of atrocities; a legacy of broken homes; a legacy of battered economy and ...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:33:03 GMT
GAF and Brikama Utd Jittery to Pile Pressure On Fortune in 1st Division League
[The Point] The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) and Brikama United are both nervous to pile pressure on the 2020-2021Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League leaders Fortune FC when they clash in their week-fifteen encounter today, Thursday at ...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:33:00 GMT
Kombo South District Sports Committee Elective Congress Set for Saturday
[The Point] Kombo South District Sports Committee (KDSC) elective congress is slated for Saturday 8 May 2021 at the Sanyang Library.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:32:57 GMT
Falcons, Jam City Maintain 1st Division League Promotion Aspirations
[The Point] Falcons and Jam City on Tuesday maintained their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) division one league promotion aspiration after winning their week-eighteen fixtures of the on-going Division Two League campaign.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:32:54 GMT
Pa Dibba Scores Back-to-Back Goals for Adana
[The Point] Gambian striker Pa Amat Dibba has scored back-to-back goals for his Turkish Second Division side, Adana Demerspor, during their 3-0 home victory over Balikesirspor in their week 33 fixture of the Turkish Lig 1 (Second Division League) pla...

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:32:51 GMT
Community Radio Personnel Trained On Climate Change, Early Warning System
[The Point] UNESCO Dakar office in partnership with Panos Institute for West Africa (PIWA), Dakar is currently training the Network of Community Radios- The Gambia (NCRG) on Climate Change Early Warning System.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:27:09 GMT
'Small Ruminant Project Aims to Improve Livelihoods of Pastoral Farmers' Says Project Director
[Foroyaa] Mamud Njie, the Project Director of the Small Ruminant Production Enhancement Project (SREPEP), said the primary objective of the project is to contribute to the improvement of livelihoods of pastoral farmers in the Gambia.

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:27:09 GMT
Yankuba Badjie and His Co-Defendants End Their Protest
[Foroyaa] Former officials of the National Intelligence Agency have on Wednesday, 5th May ended their protest and entered the dock as they complied with Justice Kumba Sillah-Camara's order.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:41:35 GMT
Supreme Court Declares MPs' Personal Loans as Unconstitutional
[Nation] The Supreme Court in The Gambia on Tuesday declared as "unconstitutional" a decision by the country's lawmakers to award themselves personal loans from the public purse.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:21:57 GMT
Gambia's Trachoma-Free Status 'Sets Example for Africa'
[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -- Gambia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, offering hope to other African countries trying to eradicate the painful eye disease.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:11 GMT
Former Int'l Striker Zico Signs for Fortune FC
[The Point] Former Gambia international striker Momodou Ceesay who goes by 'Zico' has signed a short contract with current Gambia Football Federation (GFF) 1st division league leader Fortune FC.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:10 GMT
Kanform, Sillah Scores in Sheikh Jamal Win
[The Point] Gambian international duo, Solomon Kanform and Sulaiman Sillah both scored during their Bangladesh side Sheikh Jamal 3-1 away win over Abahani Chittagong in their week-13 fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League played at the Bangabandhu ...

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:10 GMT
Jambanjelly Residents Narrate Ordeal With State Security
[The Point] Three residents of Jambanjelly yesterday appeared before the TRRC, narrating the incident of 14 December 2004, which occurred between the state security officers and the community of Jambanjelly that led to the detention and torture of so...

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:08 GMT
Registration for Brikama Nawetan Qualifiers Opens
[The Point] Registration for the 2021 Brikama Nawetan season is open for teams residing in Brikama and its satellite, as the rainy season's biggest football fiesta is fast approaching in the country.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:07 GMT
BCC Mayoress - IEC Should Never Be Funded By Private Institutions
[The Point] During a presentation of the Election Bill 2021 at the National Assembly on Tuesday, the mayoress of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, challenged the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to never receive any funding from any source other than ...

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:05 GMT
CHE Research Findings Dissemination Exercise Ends
[The Point] The research findings dissemination exercise on Comprehensive Health Education (CHE) under the project titled: Strengthening Access to Quality Comprehensive Health Education in The Gambia wrapped up on Friday.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:05 GMT
Rising Unemployment Forces Youths On Betting
[The Point] One of the fastest ways to disintegrate a society is giving free rein to gambling and its related menaces, as it is against both Islam and Christian teachings and doctrines and as well as its norms and values.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:04 GMT
Sarr Meets Barrow, Discusses Mary's Ecology Rehabilitation, Others
[The Point] Colonel Sam Sarr, former UN rep in the dying days of Jammeh on Monday met president Adama Barrow to discuss a project involving an ecological hazard in the Kombo St. Mary's vicinity that requires urgent rehabilitation.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:01 GMT
Proliferation of Gambling Centres in Gambia!
[The Point] Gambling is becoming a fast-rising enterprise for many of the youth in The Gambia these days. Walking through the streets, one would observe that the number of gambling and betting chaos have proliferated beyond imagination.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:46:00 GMT
Scorpions to Clash With Comoros Islands, Kosovo in Int'l Friendly Matches
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team is set to play against Comoros Islands and Kosovo in international friendly matches in June 2021 in Antalya, Portugal.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:45:58 GMT
Al-Quran Foundation Supports 45 Families With Food Packs
[The Point] Al-Quran Foundation Banjul in collaboration with Africa Relief Fund based in the United Kingdom last Friday extended support in the form of Ramadan food packs to 45 vulnerable families with within the Greater Banjul Area.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:45:57 GMT
Introducing Sulayman Njie - Rising Poet to Watch
[The Point] Literary work, which includes expression of feelings and inspirational ideas is also known Poetry. As spoken words, it is becoming a fast enterprising domain for many youth in the country these days.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:45:57 GMT
3 Years Jotna Doesn't Trust AG's Withdrawal Charges
[The Point] The '3 Years Jotna' is not convinced and does not trust the Attorney General's decision to withdraw the criminal charges against their executive members and set them free, claiming the decision is politically motivated.

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:45:53 GMT
In Musa Yalli Batchilly's Trial, Defence Files Motion Against Judgement
[The Point] Defence Counsel Kijera, representing Musa Yalli Batchilly, who was charged with fraud and obtaining money by false pretence, yesterday informed the Kanifing Magistrates' Court before Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie that he has fil...

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:07:18 GMT
Separation of Powers Is the Road to Accountability and Good Governance
[Foroyaa] The Constitution gives powers to the Executive, National Assembly and Judiciary. In terms of the budget, the executive is empowered to propose an annual budget in the form of estimates, but cannot raise funds and expend the money without th...

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:02:32 GMT
Government Drops Criminal Charges Against Members of Three Years Jotna Movement
[Foroyaa] The Government on Tuesday announced it has dropped criminal charges against nine members of the Three years Jotna Movement, who were charged with Unlawful Assembly, Ritoting after proclamation and Rioters Demolishing Structures.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:54:04 GMT
Activist Sait Matty Jaw Reacts to Civil Society Triumph in 54.4 Million Dalasi Case
[Foroyaa] Sait Matty Jaw, a co-founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Research and Policy Development has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment in the 54.4 million dalasis National Assembly loan scheme.



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