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Gambia

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 12:21:17 GMT
The Story of a Jammeh-Era Survivor
[DW] The West African country's decision to delay a long-awaited report into the crimes committed under longtime leader Yahya Jammeh comes as families torn apart by the brutal regime struggle to heal decades on.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:52:53 GMT
Kemeseng Sanneh and the Two Legs of Justice
[Foroyaa] When Kemeseng was arraigned before court the media circulated the accusation of giving false information to a public officer. Accusation is one form of justice.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 05:52:53 GMT
The Gambia - the Story of a Jammeh-Era Survivor
[DW] The West African country's decision to delay a long-awaited report into the crimes committed under longtime leader Yahya Jammeh comes as families torn apart by the brutal regime struggle to heal decades on.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:55:02 GMT
Reconciliation Still On the Back Burner
[JusticeInfo.net] Banjul -- The final report of Gambia's Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission was expected today, but may be further delayed. After nearly three years of transitional justice, the country remains divided, and reconciliatio...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:25 GMT
GPU Hails Theme for International Day for Universal Access to Information
[The Point] The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has extolled this year's theme:

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:22 GMT
Ministry of Interior Initiates Stakeholder Dialogue for Peaceful Electoral Process
[The Point] The Ministry of Interior in partnership with the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) on Thursday, the 23rd of September 2021 organised a day's interface among political pa...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:20 GMT
Wellingara Alkalo Decries Water Shortage As Barrow's Tour Continues
[The Point] As President Adama Barrow's Meet the People's Tour is in the final stage, the alkalo of Wellingara has decried the lack of water in his community as among the top issues affecting inhabitants of the area, saying "sometimes you have to wai...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:17 GMT
Gambia Urges U.S. to End Embargo On Cuba
[The Point] Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray in her address at the United Nations General Assembly emphasised that The Gambia believes in friendly relations between states as the bedrock of international solidarity and cooperation.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:14 GMT
Foreign Minister Holds Talks With the Under-Secretary-General of the UN
[The Point] BANJUL, 28 September 2021: The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara,has held discussions with the Under-Secretary-General (USG) of the United Nations Department of Peac...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:11 GMT
Millennium Challenge Corporation Board of Directors Approves U.S.$25m Threshold Programme With Gambia
[The Point] The Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) Board of Directors met in Washington, DC on September 29, 2021, and voted to approve a $25 million investment, called a Threshold Programme, between MCC and the Government of The Gambia.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:07 GMT
Ablie Jallow Extends Metz Contract
[The Point] Scorpion's midfielder Ablie Jallow on Tuesday extended his contract with Ligue 1 side Metz FC. The 22-year-old penned a two-year contract extension with the Garnets which will run until June 30, 2024.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:04 GMT
Kombo South District Biggest Football Jamboree Edges Closer
[The Point] The 2021-2022 Kombo South District biggest football fiesta is edging closer, according to news reaching Pointsports Desk.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:04 GMT
League Clubs Begin Pre-Season Training Ahead of New League Campaign
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One and Two league clubs have started pre-season training ahead of the country's new league campaign.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:42:01 GMT
Increasing Africa's Agricultural Productivity!
[The Point] Food security is an urgent global issue. The world population is expected to reach over nine billion by 2050. However, we only have limited resources with which to feed this growing population.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:41:57 GMT
U.S. Philanthropist Supports 3 Govt Institutions, Churches
[The Point] A United States-based philanthropist over the weekend presented T-shirts and laptops to three government institutions, churches and a mosque.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:41:54 GMT
Businessman Salutes Jah Oil CEO for Development Initiatives
[The Point] A Gambian businessman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of M. Sowe Agency has hailed Hamidou Jah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jah Oil Company for his business development initiatives, acknowledging that the business path he has under...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:41:49 GMT
Covid-19 - Health Ministry Gives Update On Entry Requirements in Gambia
[The Point] Ministry of Health has announced an update on the entry requirements into The Gambia in response to Covid-19, stating it is in line with the current status of the Covid-19 response in the country.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:59:10 GMT
Truth Commission Defers Submission of Its Final Report
[Foroyaa] The Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission has on Thursday 30th September 2021 deferred the submission of the commission's report to the President of The Gambia till further notice.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:59:07 GMT
Five Star Security Ltd Trains 100 Youth
[Foroyaa] In partnership with the Youth Empowerment Project of The Gambia, Five Star Security (FSS) Ltd has successfully recruited and trained one hundred Gambian youth on various fields of security and safety services. The training was conducted in ...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:59:05 GMT
Ministry On Retreat to Scrutinise Evaluation Report to Replace Fisheries, Aquaculture Policy
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters (MoFWR-NAMs) on Tuesday, 28thSeptember 2021 commenced a five-day technical retreat on the Terminal Evaluation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy and Strategic Plan (2...

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 07:59:03 GMT
40 Participants Awarded With Certificates After Completing Training On SME Business Loop
[Foroyaa] GIZ, a German Corporation for International Cooperation, in partnering with ECOWAS Regional Stabilisation and Development Fund (ECOWAS-RSDF) on Friday awarded forty (40) participants with certificates after completing a 10-day intensive tra...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:26:04 GMT
State Reintroduces Contempt Proceeding Against UTG Staff Association
[Foroyaa] The University of The Gambia (UTG) and the Attorney General (AG) have on Wednesday, 29th September reintroduced the contempt proceeding against the leaders of the University of the Gambia Faculty and Staff Association (UTGFSA) accusing them...

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:26:01 GMT
Statement By Ousman Sillah, Nam for Banjul North, On the Recent Flooding At Campama Estate
[Foroyaa] On Sunday morning (26 September) I was out and about visiting the compounds that were inundated by the overflowing water from the open drain near the settlement of Campama Estate or Tobacco Road in the City of Banjul.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:15:33 GMT
Magistrate Orders Witness Arrest, Detention for Lying
[The Point] Magistrate Mam Samba of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court yesterday ordered Prosecutor Sub-Inspector Gomez to arrest, detain and prosecute Olisa Sampson who lied to the court when he was testifying as a witness for Wisdom Emeka.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:15:31 GMT
Cuban Health Heroes in the Gambia - Dr. Marubia, Three Missions Saving Lives in the Gambia
[The Point] D Marubia Rosales Sánchez is a Medicine graduate in 1990, a First and Second Degree specialist in Comprehensive General Medicine, and a Master in medical urgencies and emergencies.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:15:29 GMT
GNOC Appoints Bakary Jammeh As CDM for Birmingham 2022
[The Point] The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has confirmed the appointment of Bakary K. Jammeh as the Chef de Mission (CDM) for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games scheduled to take place from 28th July to 8th August 2022.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:15:27 GMT
Wildlife Dept., GMC Organise Stakeholder Consultation
[The Point] The Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM) and The Gambia Mangrove Consortium (GMC) recently convened series of stakeholder consultations in five regions in the country.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:15:25 GMT
GCAA Marks Aviation Safety Week
[The Point] The Gambia Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) recently observed the 3rd edition of the Annual Aviation Safety Week.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:15:24 GMT
Fisheries Dept., Birdlife Int'l Train Onboard Observers
[The Point] The Department of Fisheries, National Observers Association in collaboration with BirdLife International recently trained onboard fisheries observers on data collection on seabirds and sea turtles by-catch in West Africa.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:15:21 GMT
Real De Banjul Talent Hunt Ends At Lydsa
[The Point] Real de Banjul Football Club over the weekend embarked on a three-day talent hunt (recruitment program) at the Live Your Dream Sports Academy (LYDSA) complex in Basori, Kombo East.



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