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Gambia

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:08 GMT
Ex-Dictator in Contact With the ICC
[The Point] Yahya Jammeh, ex-Gambian dictator who ruled the country with an iron fist for 22-years is "currently in touch with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to serious allegations of human rights violations including murders, ext...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:04 GMT
Gambian Takes Command of NATO's South Battalion Command
[The Point] Lt. Col Ebrima F. M'bai of the U.S. Army took over the command of NATO's allied forces South Battalion Command in Naples, Italy on 22nd June, The Point has been informed

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:48:20 GMT
Gambian Takes Command of NATO's Allied Forces
[The Point] Lt. Col Ebrima F. M'bai of the U.S. Army took over the command of NATO's allied forces South Battalion Command in Naples, Italy on 22nd June, The Point has been informed

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:53:40 GMT
Immigration Overcome Tallinding Utd in 2nd Tier
[The Point] Immigration on Friday defeated Tallinding United 2-1 in their week-25 match of the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League played at the Real de Banjul Football Field in Basori.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:53:38 GMT
'My Dream Is to Play for Gambia' - Dawda Sillah
[The Point] Gambian born midfielder Dawda Sillah who recently signed for an English side Hutman Football Club, has said that his dream is to play for The Gambia national team one day.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:53:37 GMT
Gunjur Utd to Entertain Medical FC in Ff Cup Round of 16 Today
[The Point] Gunjur United will today, Monday 27th June 2022 entertain Medical FC in their round of sixteen fixture of the 2021-2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) FF Cup competition at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field in Old Yundum at 4 pm.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:53:35 GMT
Select Committee On Regional Govt, Others Hold Annual Briefing With Ministry of Lands
[The Point] The Select Committee on Regional Government, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and Ombudsman of the National Assembly convened its annual briefing session with the Ministry of Lands, Local Government and Religious Affairs and Agencie...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:53:33 GMT
Elite Utd Record Sixth Win, Brikama Utd Held Again in Gff 1st Division
[The Point] Elite United have recorded their sixth victory of the league while Brikama United were held to a goalless draw during The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League week-25 fixtures played over the weekend.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:46:51 GMT
'Inhabitable Conditions of Some Detention Cells Is a Challenge'
[Foroyaa] The Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force Abdoulie Sanyang, told the members of the Human Rights and Constitutional Matters Committee of the Legislature, that the inhabitable conditions of some detention cells are a challenge for his...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:46:48 GMT
Rights Groups Call for Probe After More Than 20 Migrants Killed At Spanish Enclave
[Foroyaa] 'Stampede' said to have happened as 2,000 tried to breach fence separating Morocco and territory of Melilla, as reported by the Financial Times.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:46:45 GMT
IOM Launches Multi-Partner Trust Fund Joint Programme
[Foroyaa] The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has on Tuesday, 22 June 2022 launched the multi-partners trust fund join project.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:30:54 GMT
Finance Minister Harps On UNIDO's CP Towards Inclusive, Sustainable Development
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita has hinted that the United Nations Industrial Development Organization's (UNIDO) Country Programme (CP) 2021-2025, can secure Gambia's path towards inclusive and sustainable developme...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:30:53 GMT
TRRC Recommends Indefinite Revocation of Dr. Mbowe's Practicing Licence
[Foroyaa] The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), had recommended for the practicing licence of Dr. Tamsir Mbowe to be revoke indefinitely, for failing to honour the Medical Code of Ethics and Conduct and for the role he played i...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:30:50 GMT
WCR Governor Calls for Proactive Measures to Address Hazards in Region
[Foroyaa] The Governor of the West Coast Region (WCR), Ousman Bojang, has called on the regional disaster management committee in his region to take proactive measures to address hazards within the region.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:30:49 GMT
NHRC Urges Government to Address Public Concerns On Environmental Pollution, Degradation
[Foroyaa] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has recommended for the Government of The Gambia to urgently address public concerns on issues relating to environmental pollution or degradation.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:30:47 GMT
Psychiatric Hospital Reports Increase in Admission, Treatment of Drug Induced Psychosis Cases
[Foroyaa] The Minister of Interior, Seyaka Sonko, has said that the country's only psychiatric hospital has reported a significant increase in the admission and treatment of drug-induced psychosis cases.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:30:45 GMT
Higher Education Minister Visits Crab Island TVET
[Foroyaa] Pierre Gomez, the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Friday June 4th 2022, visited the Crab Island Technical and Vocational Education Centre (Crab Island TVET) in Banjul.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:30:39 GMT
President Barrow Decorates GAF Officers
[Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow on Friday June 25th 2022, decorated ten officers of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) in the Navy to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and Commander, at State House in Banjul. Twelve soldiers were to be promoted but two were...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:18 GMT
Working Group On Timber Exportation Meets VP Joof
[The Point] The working group is headed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Mrs. Rohey John Manjang and other security apparatus.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:15 GMT
Dem Positive Enrolment Will Smoothen Cash Transfer
[The Point] Ousman Dem, Social and Behavioural Change Communication (SBCC) Program Manager for the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) has said that the enrolment of beneficiaries for the Nafa Program will ensure a successful and effective cash transfer...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:12 GMT
Award Winning Migration Reporter Thanks the Point
[The Point] Sanna Camara, an independent journalist and contributing editor to The Point has thanked the paper and its publishers for the opportunity to publish his works that were among 9 news reports recognised by IOM on Thursday, 23rd June 2022.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:10 GMT
NPP Cleans Banjul
[The Point] Militants of the National People's Party (NPP) led by President Adama Barrow on Saturday 25 June embarked on cleansing exercise around the city of Banjul.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:10 GMT
Barrow Appoints New Minister of Communication And Digital Economy
[The Point] State House, Banjul, 24thJune 2022: The General Public is hereby informed that His Excellency President Adama Barrow in exercise of the powers conferred on him under Sections 71(1) and 71(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gamb...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:08 GMT
WoJAG Training On Women and Children Wraps up
[The Point] The Women Journalists Association of The Gambia (WoJAG) on Thursday concluded a 2-day training workshop on Women and Children Reporting for 30 women journalists.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:05 GMT
'Gambia Financial Sector Remains Stable and Resilient'
[The Point] The deputy governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia, Paul Mendy, has said that in 2020, GDP grew by 0.6% and in 2021 it was estimated to have grown by 4.3%. However, he added that the financial sector remains stable and resilient, with ...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:16:02 GMT
Transport Ministry Identifies Weighing Sites for Heavy Trucks
[The Point] The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, together with stakeholders such as Afrique Pesage, Department of Lands and Survey, Department of Physical Planning and Housing and The General Transport Union recently conducted a two-d...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:15:59 GMT
Minister Gomez Promises MAJaC Students Annual Scholarship
[The Point] The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez has promised students of the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) an annual scholarship package. Hon. Gomez made the pledge durin...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:15:57 GMT
Imam Jah Blames High Cost of Hajj Package On Global Issue
[The Point] Imam Ousman Jah, chairman, National Hajj Commission (NHC), has said this year's hajj package is caused by global issue, adding that Covid-19 is one of the factors that has contributed immensely.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:15:55 GMT
Good Morning Mr. President - Shortage of Rams, Unpaid Money to the Victims
[The Point] Mr. President, it's now two weeks short of Eid-ul Adha (Tobaski) and one of the issues that currently affect many Muslims is the shortage of rams in our market compared to the previous years.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:55:52 GMT
Former Football Star Bass Promotes Good Kidney Health
[RFI] For one aspiring Gambian football player, his dreams of playing in Europe were seemingly within reach. After returning home from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2017, player John Bass thought his next steps would be in Europe after h...



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