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Gambia

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:39:32 GMT
Top Forward Babucarr Trawally Leaves AFCON Under Controversy
[RFI] Gambia top striker Babucarr Steve Trawally has left the Scorpions' camp in Buea, Cameroon, in the midst of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON) claiming an ankle injury, the Gambia Football Federation announced in a statement on Tuesday...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:43:06 GMT
People Lament Bed Shortage At Infant Ward 2
[The Point] People accompanying patients at the Infant Ward 2 at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in Banjul have lamented bed scarcity at the country's main referral hospital, something that forced two people sharing one bed.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:43:04 GMT
Cuban Health Professionals in Gambia Applauded for Their Work
[The Point] Banjul, Jan 16th, 2022- A group of health professionals that concluded their mission in The Gambia were last Friday honoured by the leadership of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in The Gambia for their humanitarian work.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:43:03 GMT
SJAG Mourns Sports Journalist Pamodou Faal
[The Point] The Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia (SJAG) is saddened by the death of its member, Pamodou Faal, who together with two others, Musa Ndow and Kawsu Bayo, died during a fatal car accident.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:43:02 GMT
Yve Director Wants Equality in Human Rights to Water, Sanitation
[The Point] Joe Bongay, executive director for Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE), said part of his-led organisation's mission as member of Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) partnership is to eliminate inequalities in rights to water and san...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:42:59 GMT
Sports Minister Commends Scorpions Fighting Spirit
[The Point] Hon Bakary Y. Badjie, minister of Youth and Sports has commended the Scorpions' fighting spirit during their game against Mali.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:28:03 GMT
Gambia Mourns Two Journalists
[The Point] The Gambian media is mourning the demise of two of its colleagues, Pa Modou Faal, Musa Ndow and one Kawsu Bayo, a staff of the Ministry of Health, who passed away on the wee hours of Monday in a car crash.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:28:00 GMT
Road Crashes Are the Biggest Safety Challenge for Youths!
[The Point] Road safety is a critical development priority for many developing countries. Countries in the region must work together if they are to achieve the goal of halving road crash deaths by 2030.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:27:58 GMT
IEC Announces Date for Legislative Election
[The Point] The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that National Assembly Elections for all constituencies in the Gambia will be conducted on Saturday 9th April, 2022, according to a news release.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:27:55 GMT
Supreme Court Re-Affirms Decision in UDP's Election Petition Case
[The Point] The Gambia Supreme Court on Monday dismissed UDP's motion seeking to bring back their election petition against President Adama Barrow, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Attorney General.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:27:53 GMT
Floriculture Sector Grumbles Due to Covid-19
[The Point] A sector that is mostly affected by Covid-19 is tourism and its vendors. Businesses have gone dry and some still continue struggling with low income gain at the end of each day.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:27:52 GMT
State Urges Court to Extend Lt. Gen. Saul Badjie's Detention to 90 Days
[The Point] The State on Monday filed an application seeking a court order to keep Lt. Gen. Saul Badjie and the two others in detention for 90 days to permit and facilitate further investigation pending preferring formal charges.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:19:09 GMT
Scorpions Sting - Gambia's AFCON Hopes Still Alive Following Draw Against Mali
[RFI] What appeared to be a historic appearance got even better as Gambia's Scorpions drew against Mali -- one of the AFCON favorites. With four points after two matches, the Scorpions will need just one point in their final match against Tunisia on ...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:35:09 GMT
Musa Barrow Aims to Continue His Fine Totalenergies AFCON Form
[CAF] The Gambia forward Musa Barrow says he wants to continue his impressive performance at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:57 GMT
Childfund Hands Over Mosquito Nets for Children, Pregnant Women
[The Point] ChildFund The Gambia last Friday handed over 16,000 LLIN mosquito bed nets to regional health directorates at a ceremony held at Sama Kairo Federation in Brikama.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Gcci Launches 15th Edition of Trade Fair
[The Point] The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Wednesday launched the 15th Trade Fair Gambia International for 2022 schedule to take place from 26th February to 20th March 2022 at the National Trade Fair ground at Brusubi.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Distinguished and Congratulated Cuban Health Professionals in the Gambia
[The Point] Banjul, Jan 16th. - A group of health professionals that concludes their mission in the Gambia was distinguished last friday by the leadership of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) here, and entertained by the authorities of the Central Hosp...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
UDP Condemns Minister's Action As Abuse of Power
[The Point] The United Democratic Party (UDP) Executive and its membership have condemned the actions by the minister of Local Government and Lands in his pursuit to establish a commission of inquiry against the elected Mayor of the Kanifing Municipa...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Women Empowerment Foundation Seeks Support for Tanka Tanka Project
[The Point] Women Empowerment Project Foundation (WEPF) - a newly established charity which is registered in The Gambia is seeking support for the Tanka Tanka project to partition a female wing from the men at the hospital.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Trade Ministry Explains Flour, Bread Shortage
[The Point] The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has noted with concern the shortage of bread and flour in the country for the past few days.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:51 GMT
Cabinet Holds 1st 2022 Meeting With Focus On National Employment Policy 2022-2026
[The Point] Press release :State House, Banjul, 8th September 2021: Cabinet discussed and adopted a paper presented by the Hon. Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment on the National Employment Policy 2022 - 2026.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:56:33 GMT
Pool F - Mali, Gambia Eye Next Stage
[Cameroon Tribune] The two teams scored one goal each from the penalty spot putting them at four points each on top of the group.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:57 GMT
UN, Galga & Partners Commence Vlr Exercise in Gambia
[The Point] A three day inception workshop on the Voluntary Local Review (VLR) is currently underway at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. The exercise is supported by the United Nations.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:57 GMT
Sports Minister Announces Double Bonus Against Mali
[The Point] The minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie has announced that the Government of The Gambia and the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) have decided to offer double bonus payment to the team had they secure a win or draw aga...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:22:56 GMT
Scorpions Coach Lauds Fighting Spirit Against Mali
[The Point] Gambia's Coach Tom Sainfiet has hailed his Scorpions players for the fighting spirit and resilience shown during their encounter against Mali.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:48:47 GMT
The Scorpions Strike Late to Draw Mali in Group F
[CAF] Musa Barrow scored a late penalty to give The Gambia a deserved 1-1 draw against Mali in Group F of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:09:59 GMT
Match Facts - Gambia V Mali
[CAF] After two identical 1-0 victories in the opening match day, Gambia and Mali enter the second round of Group F matches with high hopes of another win that could see them paving the way towards the next round in style.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:02:14 GMT
Gambia V Mali - Top of the Table Clash
[CAF] After two identical 1-0 victories in the opening match day, Gambia and Mali enter the second round of Group F matches with high hopes of another win that could see them paving the way towards the next round in style.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:01:50 GMT
TRRC Details Killing of Deyda On Jammeh's Orders
[The Point] The Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commissions (TRRC) public report has shown the Commission uncovering numerous rights violation meted out to a number of Gambian journalists during the regime of former president Yahya Jammehs reign...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 13:17:21 GMT
TRRC Recommends Prosecution of Ex-President Jammeh, Close Aides for Murder, Manslaughter
[Foroyaa] In their final report and recommendations which they submitted to President Adama Barrow, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has recommended the prosecution of Gambia's former ruler Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, together wit...



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