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Gambia

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:24 GMT
14 to Be Prosecuted Over Killing of W/African Migrants
[The Point] According to the government White Paper on the TRRC recommendations, Yahya Jammeh, his enablers and accomplices will be prosecuted for their roles in the "unlawful killings" and "cover-up of the West African Migrants."

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:39 GMT
Gambia Cricket Association Commences Domestic League
[The Point] The Gambia Cricket Association has stated its domestic league with a T20 format. The league had not been played for sometime due to lack of a playing ovals/pitch.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:36 GMT
Women, Girls Qur'anic Association Holds Annual Confab
[The Point] Daara Aisha Ummul Mu'mineen Association (DAUM) for Girls and Women recently held its annual Quranic Recitation and Confab at a ceremony held at The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC).

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:36 GMT
The TRRC Government White Paper - Thanks President Barrow And...
[The Point] Banjul -- This is a special commendation to the government of President Barrow and members of his cabinet for producing the TRRC White Paper today, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that in my case has exonerated me from the bias allegations of th...

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:34 GMT
Victims' Center Hails Govt White Paper, Urges Implementation
[The Point] The Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violation in a statement has expressed delight in the release of the long-awaited White Paper on the TRRC Report and Recommendations while urging for its implementation.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:33 GMT
Works Minister Tasks Basse Area Council On Market Responsibility
[The Point] During his country wide tour to assess the level of preparedness and advancement of some important developmental endeavours, the minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Ebrima Sillah visited the newly built Basse market and...

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:31 GMT
Scorpions to Begin Training Tomorrow Ahead of South Sudan Afcon Combat
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team is set to begin training tomorrow, Wednesday, ahead of their crunch 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opener at home to South Sudan on 4th June 2022 at Stade Late Dior in Thies, Senegal.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:30 GMT
CJ Reaffirms Judicial Resolve to Protection of Human Right, Justice
[The Point] Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow of The Gambia has reaffirmed The Gambia's judiciary system's commitment to protect human rights and ensure delivery of quality justice.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:28 GMT
Olympafric, Sococcim Win Senegambia Volleyball Championship
[The Point] Gambian champions, Olympafric of Serrekunda East and Senegalese Women's champions, Sococcim were both crowned champions of the 2022 Senegambia Volleyball Championship during finals played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau on Sunday.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:25 GMT
'Carbohydrate Needs Would Be Well-Nourished If Our Protein Resources Are Not Dependent On Imports'
[The Point] The minister for Agriculture Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally has revealed that carbohydrate needs would be well-nourished if our protein resources are independent on imports.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:23 GMT
Works Minister Calls for BCC Strong Partnership
[The Point] The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Ebrima Sillah, during his regional tour, visited the construction of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Mausoleum; the Banjul Rehabilitation Project (drainage, roads and sewage) and the Gam...

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:20 GMT
Health Official Raises Alarm Over Use of Shisha Among School Children
[The Point] Senior programme officer at the Non-Communicable Unit under the Directorate of Health Promotion and Education of the Ministry of Health has raised concern over the alarming rate of school children aged (12-20) and youth involved in the us...

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:18 GMT
Government Must Do More to Help Gambian Youth
[The Point] The Gambia is a youthful country.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:15 GMT
NHRC Releases 2021 Activity Report, State of the Human Rights Report
[The Point] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday released its Activity Report and the 2021 State of Human Rights Report, documents summarising activities of NHRC and the developments registered by the country concerning human rights ...

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:14 GMT
Omar Darboe Takes Home Bronze in Cana Zone 2 Swimming and Open Water Championships in Dakar
[The Point] Omar Darboe, one of Gambia's best swimming sprinters, won his first bronze medal for his country at the 8th edition of the CANA Zone Swimming and Open Water Championship held in Dakar from 27th to 29th May 2022.

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:12 GMT
Gambia Must Wage War On Tobacco Use!
[The Point] The number of young people involved in cigarette use in the country is increasing at an alarming rate. Annually, eight million people die from diseases caused by tobacco use globally, including about 890,000 from secondhand smoke exposure...

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:07 GMT
Kulukochi Utd Stun Jujuba Utd On Spot-Kick to Clutch Gunjur Knockout Trophy
[The Point] Kulukochi United FC on Sunday defeated Jujuba United FC 4-2 on penalties after the regulation time ended goalless in a keenly-contested final played at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football Field to clutch the 2021-2022 Gu...

Tue, 31 May 2022 13:01:01 GMT
Barrow Receives Special Envoy of the OIC SG for Africa
[The Point] His Excellency Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia received Mr. Nassirou Bako Arrifari, the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for Africa, on May 29, 2022.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:42:44 GMT
Scorpions to Arrive in Senegal Today Ahead of South Sudan AFCON Clash
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team; the Scorpions will arrive in Senegal, today, Monday ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against South Sudan on 4th June 2022 at Stade Lat Dior.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:42:39 GMT
Gender Parity and New Wave Pan-Africanism
[The Point] The Coronavirus pandemic sets a tragic context, in which millions of lives and livelihoods are at risk across the globe. We are humbled by the helplessness in preventing this tragedy. However, we remain hopeful in rising above it, given o...

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:35 GMT
Govt to Immediately Suspend Public Officials Implicated in the TRRC Report
[The Point] According to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dawda Jallow, the Gambia government would immediately suspend all public officials that are implicated in the TRRC report.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:34 GMT
Govt to Develop Implementation 'Logical Framework' for Proper Execution of TRRC Recommendations
[The Point] The Gambia government has announced that it will develop an "Implementation Logical Framework" that would set out the roadmap for the implementation of the accepted TRRC recommendations.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:30 GMT
Gambia's Former Dictator Must Be Tried Without Delay, Says RSF
[The Point] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) hails the decision by Gambia's government to accept almost all of the recommendations of its Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). This is a huge step in the fight against impunity for th...

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:29 GMT
Alfusainey Jatta Scores Second League Goal for FK RFS
[The Point] Gambian midfielder Alfusainey Jatta has scored his second league goal for his Latvian side FK RFS during their 3-0 home win over Tuhums during their week-14 fixture of the Latvian Premier League played at the RFS Jana Skredela Sporta Komp...

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:26 GMT
Govt to Prosecute Dr. Mbowe On Jammeh's 'False' HIV Treatment
[The Point] The government of The Gambia through the Whitepaper on the recommendations of the TRRC findings will charge and prosecute former President Yahya Jammeh and Dr Tamsir Mbowe with murder for intentionally and knowingly causing the death of P...

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:21 GMT
Gender Ministry Staff Trained On Entrepreneurship
[The Point] The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare staff under the Directorate of Gender Equality and Women Empowerment has concluded a 5-day training on entrepreneurship.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:19 GMT
Prominent Lawyers React to Govt White Paper On TRRC
[The Point] Influential lawyers have reacted to the government White Paper which was released on Wednesday 25 May 2022.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:16 GMT
Baboukar Bá Expresses Desire to Play for Gambia
[The Point] 16-year old Gambian, Baboukar Bá who plays for Dream Sports Academy (DSA) in Senegal has urged The Gambia Football Federation and Under-17 team coach to consider him when selecting players for national duties.

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:12 GMT
EU, Int'l Human Rights Bodies Hail Gambia's Readiness to Prosecute Ex-Dictator Jammeh
[The Point] The European Union (EU) as well as the International human rights organisations across Europe and beyond have unanimously hailed Gambian government's readiness to not only prosecute former "Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh for untold crimes ...

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:45:09 GMT
GAF Records 5th Victory in GFF 1st Division League
[The Point] The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has recorded their fifth victory of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) 1st Division League after defeating Steve Biko 4-1 during their week-16 rescheduled fixture played at the Live Your Dreams Sports Compl...



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