Gambia
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:40 GMTGambian Writer Dr. Morro Krubally Launches 'Senegambia'
[The Point] Gambian Academician and writer on Friday held a launching ceremony at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo to unveil a new book of about 13 chapters and 188 pages to Gambian readers titled: "Senegambia".
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:40 GMTWB Approves $40m Gambia Inclusive and Resilient of Agricultural Value Chain Development Project
[The Point] The minister of Finance and Economic Affairs on Tuesday, 8th February 2022 signed a $40 million Gambia Inclusive and Resilient of Agricultural Value Chain Development (GIRAV) project financed by the World Bank Group.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTFinance Minister Blames Price Hike On Global Market
[The Point] Mambury Njie, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has said that the price hike is not only a national issue but a global phenomenon.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTBombada Flog Water Side to Boost 1st Division Promotion Aspirations
[The Point] Bombada on Tuesday defeated Water Side FC 3-1 in their week-ten match played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field to bolster their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League promotion aspirations.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTGpa Hands Over Arch 22 to Ncac
[The Point] The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) on Wednesday handed over the newly refurbished Arch 22 to the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) at a ceremony held at Arch 22 in Banjul.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:39 GMTCoastal Security CEO Calls for Serious Road Reforms
[The Point] Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has called for fundamental road reforms in the country to curb the unending road accidents.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:36 GMTPresident of Writers Association of the Gambia Women's Protest Through the Pen
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Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:56:40 GMTGambia Finish 6th Position in Afcon Tourney Ranking
[The Point] The Scorpions of The Gambia have finished 6th position in their maiden appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the final rankings of all 24 teams that participated in t...
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:19:33 GMTJanjanbureh Kankurang Festival Promotes Gambian Heritage, Boosts Tourism
[ITC] Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years ago.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:37:45 GMTLogistical Mix-Up Leaves Gambia's Scorpions Stranded in Douala After Exiting AFCON
[RFI] Three days after Gambia's Scorpions football team exited the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, a number of the players have still to return to the Gambia because of a problem with flights.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:48:44 GMTGambia and Equatorial Guinea Add Freshness to AFCON Last Eight Line-Up
[RFI] It's quite rare for one of the central tenets of Christian evangelism to entwine with the Africa Cup of Nations. But at the end of nearly three hours of toil, sweat and matyrdom, they fuse: Jesus saves.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 06:54:12 GMTWhy the Gambia Should Fast-Track Gender Quotas for Women
[The Conversation Africa] Women have historically been poorly represented in positions of power and decision-making in The Gambia. Out of 58 National Assembly members, only six are women lawmakers and only three of these are elected. Women make up mo...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:23:47 GMTFive Years On, the Slow Wheels of Swiss Justice in Gambian Case
[JusticeInfo.net] Switzerland/Gambia -- Five years ago, on 26 January 2017, former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko was arrested in Switzerland, suspected of crimes against humanity. Five years after, he is still in pre-trial detention in the A...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:47:13 GMTSenegal Says Two Soldiers Killed, 9 Missing During Mission in Gambia
[DW] The Senegalese soldiers were likely attacked by separatist rebels while on a mission in neighboring Gambia. Authorities believe the soldiers may have been taken hostage.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:52:08 GMTDream On - Scorpions Bask in Glory of Reaching Cup of Nations Last Eight
[RFI] New boys Gambia eliminated Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 to book a place in the quarter-finals, becoming the second debuting team, after Madagascar, to reach this stage of the competition.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:45:27 GMTHistoric Moment for Gambia As They Advance to Maiden AFCON Quarter Final
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Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:30 GMTGambia - Youths and National Development
[The Point] It is obvious to postulate that there is a linkage between youth and national development in The Gambia.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:27 GMTPeace Ambassadors Holds Post-Election Reflection
[The Point] Peace Ambassadors - The Gambia (PAG), a voluntary non-profit peace education and advocacy organisation last Thursday held a post-election reflection meeting for Domestic Election Observers at Metzy Residential Hotel.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:19 GMTGambia's AFCON Fairytales Continues After Victory Over Guinea
[The Point] Scorpions of The Gambia have continued their fairytales in their maiden Africa Cup of Nations tournament after defeating Guinea Conakry 1-0 in their round of 16 (knockout stage match) played at the Stade Ominisports de Baffousam yesterday...
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:16 GMTOutgoing U.S. Ambassador Lavishes Praise On Gambia
[The Point] The outgoing U.S. ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia R. Carl Paschall has expressed words of wisdom, hope, optimism and gratitude as his mission in the country nears its end.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:15 GMTOusman Sonko Elected Mayor of Zinguinchor
[The Point] Abdoulaye Baldé admits defeat. The outgoing mayor of Ziguinchor addressed the press to congratulate his challenger, opponent Ousmane Sonko (Yewwi Askanwi) who won the election in the southern capital. Abdoulaye Baldé admitted his defeat...
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:07 GMTSSHFC, Stakeholders to Promote Members' Participation in Decision Making
[The Point] Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) on Thursday held a board and stakeholders meeting to promote open communication and members' participation in decision making of the Corporation.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:30:02 GMTGambia to Host 5th Edition of Janjanbureh Cultural Festival
[The Point] As part of efforts to promote sustainable development in The Gambia through creative and cultural tourism, the government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, National Center for Arts and Culture, Youth Empowerment P...
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:29:59 GMTFootball for Health - Science Proves That Playing Football On a Regular Basis Contributes to Improvement of Public Health
[The Point] On the occasion of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa 2010 and in the same journal, a special issue was dedicated to the prevention of risk factors for non-communicable diseases through playing football.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:29:56 GMTTribute - YVE Director Wants Equality in Human Rights to Water, Sanitation
[The Point] I was together with journalist Pa Modou Faal a day before he died in that tragic car accident which also claimed the lives of journalist Musa Ndow and public health worker Kawsu Bayo.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:29:52 GMTEx-Teacher of GRA Boss Extols His Leadership Quality
[The Point] Ernest Aubee, a proud former class teacher of the Commissioner General of The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has expressed delight over his ex-student's laudable leadership qualities.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:29:42 GMTSuspected Rebels Kill ECOMIG Soldier in Foni Shooting
[The Point] The spokesperson of ECOMIG in The Gambia, Alfred Marteye, has confirmed that suspected rebels have killed one ECOMIG soldier - Senegalese Contingent after a clash.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:29:37 GMT'Gambia Will Shine As Beacon Across the Commonwealth'
[The Point] The secretary general of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland in an exclusive interview with The Point at the Coco Ocean Hotel on Thursday, revealed that The Gambia will shine as beacon across the commonwealth after its return from former ...
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:41:07 GMTGambia Beat Guinea to Storm AFCON Quarter Finals
[CAF] Musa Barrow's strike in the second half gave Gambia a historic 1-0 win over Guinea to qualify for the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade Omnisports de Bafoussam on Monday.
Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:07:56 GMTBarrow's Second Term Targets Rice Self-Sufficiency, Food Security
[The Point] During his inaugural speech for a second term as the President of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow revealed that the target for his new government is rice self-sufficiency and food security for all.