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Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:29:15 GMT
President-Elect Adama Barrow Makes New Constitution a Priority
[RFI] In his first media engagement following his re-election on Sunday, President Barrow said he would ensure the draft constitution was sent back to parliament.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:32 GMT
The Nation Should Not Create an Imagined Enemy
[Foroyaa] A recording of a person calling for a Rwanda type uprising is circulating like wild fire. Interestingly enough, the gullible are beginning to react to it and thus give it credibility. They are not even asking whether there is any Gambian wh...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:25:51 GMT
ECOWAS, AU Claim Free, Transparency in Dec. 4th Elections
[The Point] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have universally acknowledged the December 4th elections, which took place on Saturday, as one that was free and fair per the observations and findings of t...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:25:49 GMT
'Gambians Decide and Must Live With Their Decision'
[The Point] Halifa Sallah, leader of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), who accepted the results of the 2021 presidential election from the IEC, said that Gambians decided and must now live their decision.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:25:46 GMT
Let's Say No to Violence, Bigotry
[The Point] People must admit that in every election, there must be a winner and a loser. And those who lost and suspect foul play, can simply seek redress in courts.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:25:44 GMT
Fake News Alert
[The Point] The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs wishes to notify the general public, especially the business community that somebody has created a fake Facebook page impersonating that of the Ministry of Finance.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:25:41 GMT
Man Inciting Gambians for Civil War Allegedly Arrested
[The Point] Lamin Darboe, an ex-Fire Service officer and a native of Jarra Bureng in the Lower River Region (LRR), who allegedly circulated an audio, inciting Gambians to go out and burn the country to ashes has been arrested by security agents, The ...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:22:59 GMT
How 'Underestimated' Barrow Won Second Term in the Gambia
[East African] An image of three opposition politicians together has become one of the most referenced among Gambians on social media since the December 4 presidential election in the West African nation.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 04:38:06 GMT
Here Are 10 Major Issues That Influenced Gambia's Presidential Elections
[Premium Times] In the Gambian media and among citizens, the MoU became a subject of controversies, prompting Mr Kandeh to declare that the agreement did not include Mr Jammeh's amnesty.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:51:47 GMT
The Last Round of the Election
[Foroyaa] The results have been declared. The six candidates have the option to accept the result as presented by the Chairman of the IEC or resort to section 49 of the Constitution. Section 49 reads:

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:40 GMT
Banjul Mayor Cannot Administer Attestation Forms for Registration - Court of Appeal Affirms
[Foroyaa] The Gambia Court of Appeal has on the 2nd November 2021 dismissed the appeal case brought by the Mayor of Banjul against two civil society groups and the Councillor Abdul Aziz Gaye.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:38 GMT
NHRC Calls On Police to Always Exercise Restraint in Dispersing Crowds
[Foroyaa] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Police to always exercise maximum restraint in dispersing crowds and managing assemblies.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:35 GMT
Families of Hospitalized NPP Supporters Call On President Barrow for Support
[Foroyaa] The worried family members of the supporters of the National People's Party (NPP) at Ndemban Clinic in Bakau on Tuesday 7th December, 2021 vented out their disappointment and equally called on President elect Adama Barrow to render support ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:31 GMT
GFA Party Awaits Investigation Before Reaching a Position On 2021 Election Results
[Foroyaa] The Gambia For All (GFA) party has issued a press release dated 6 December, 2021 indicating that it is awaiting the ongoing investigation their party and UDP are doing over this year's presidential election results before reaching a positio...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:27 GMT
Barrow Assures Justice for Atrocities Committed Under Jammeh's Regime
[Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow has assured Gambians and the outside world that there will be justice for atrocities committed under Yahya Jammeh's regime.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:52:25 GMT
Essa Faal Intends to Transform His Movement Into a Political Party
[Foroyaa] The former lead counsel of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), Essa Faal, has disclosed to the press that his movement 'Sobeyaa' will be transformed into a political party.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:36:08 GMT
Losing Presidential Candidate Calls for Calm As Opposition Contests Election Result
[RFI] The runner-up in Gambia's presidential election has called on his supporters to remain calm as he prepares to challenge the results of the weekend polls in court, if it is necessary to do so.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:30 GMT
Yankuba Jarju Scores 6th League Goal for So Cholet
[The Point] Gambian striker, Yankuba Jarju scored his sixth league goal of the season for his French third tier side SO Cholet during their 1-1 home draw against Avranches in their wee-15 fixture of the French Championnat National (Third Division Lea...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:29 GMT
Mama Kandeh Hails Gambians for Maintaining Peace
[The Point] Mama Kandeh, the presidential candidate for GDC has thanked Gambians for maintaining peace during the campaign, and called on them to continue the same trend during election and after election.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:19 GMT
Good Morning President - Congratulations Mr. President!
[The Point] Gambians last Saturday went to the polls to elect a new leader in what is seen as the first-ever presidential election since the ouster of former President Yahya Jammeh.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:14 GMT
Int'l Idea Hails Gambia's Peaceful Election
[The Point] Press release: We the Moral Guarantors of the Code of Conduct for Presidential Candidates signed on 11 November 2021: wish to congratulate all the Presidential Candidates and voters for going about their civic duties and exercising their ...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:11 GMT
GRCS Launches Covid-19 Protection Project
[The Point] The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) in partnership with the International Federation for Red Cross (IFRC) on Monday 28th November 2021 launched the Impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable children project at GRCS headquarters in Kanifing.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:08 GMT
Barrow Re-Elected With Over 53 Percent of Votes
[The Point] Incumbent President Adama Barrow has won the December 4th 2021 presidential election with a landslide victory, securing over 53% of total votes cast.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:03 GMT
Darboe Urges Citizens to Maintain Peace for the Security of Tourism Season
[The Point] Ousainou Darboe, leader of United Democratic Party (UDP), on Saturday after casting his vote for the December 4th elections urged citizens to maintain peace and stability for the security of the country's tourism sector.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:08:00 GMT
This Is the Most Decisive Election in Gambia History - Halifa Sallah
[The Point] Halifa Sallah, leader of the Peoples Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) has said that this year's election is the most decisive election in Gambian history.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:55 GMT
Charles Njie Says Dec 4th Election 'Free, Fair'
[The Point] John Charles Njie, chairperson of TANGO has said that the December 4th presidential election organised by the Independent Electoral Commission is "free and fair."

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:52 GMT
Observers Describe Youths Turnout Massive
[The Point] Election observers on Saturday have said that the turnout of this year's elections especially by the youths is massive compared to the previous elections in the country.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:49 GMT
Ablie Jallow Scores in Seraing Defeat Over Club Brugge
[The Point] Scorpion's midfielder Ablie Jallow scored his fourth Belgian league goal during his side RFC Seraing 3-2 away defeat to Club Brugge during their week-17 fixture of the Belgian First Division League played at the Jan Breydelstadion on Satu...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:48 GMT
What Will the New FOCAC Meeting Bring to Us?
[The Point] From 29th to 30th November, the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was successfully held in Dakar.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:07:45 GMT
IFRC Africa Regional Director Assures Gambia Red Cross Society
[The Point] Mohammed Omer Mukhier, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) regional director for Africa has said that he is pleased with The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) delivering results, adding: "I promise you th...



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