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Gambia

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:45:17 GMT
Hopes for Justice Fades 9 Months After the Truth Commission Report
[JusticeInfo.net] Banjul -- Victims and rights activists have raised concerns about the lack of Gambian government's implementation plan of the 2021 Truth Commission's recommendations. The vetting process is largely incomplete; the strategy for trial...

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:50:21 GMT
The Lessons of Three Years Jotna and Five Years jotut
[Foroyaa] The remarks of the President on a recent demonstration need further clarification and elucidation.

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 07:50:18 GMT
Human Rights
[Foroyaa] "PIU Officers Involved in Faraba Banta Incident Interdicted"

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:44:22 GMT
Govt Authorities Bemoan EU Sanctions
[The Point] Top Gambian officials are bitterly bemoaning "sanctions" by the European Union (EU) over "misapprehension and misunderstanding" regarding contentious but also controversial issues between the two partners.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:06:03 GMT
Nawetan Begin in GFF Recognised Centres
[The Point] The 2022-2023 'nawetan' football season has commenced in The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) recognised centres in the country.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:05:55 GMT
Victim Urges MPs to Ensure Fast-Track Identification, Handing Over of Exhumed Bodies for Burial
[The Point] A victim of human rights violations by the 22-year Yahya Jammeh-led regime, Ayesha Jammeh, has urged members of parliament to ensure that there is expedited identification of exhumed bodies currently in mortuaries for proper handing over ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:05:52 GMT
Gunjur Knock-Out Round of 16 Draw Held
[The Point] The draw for the round of sixteen of the 2022-23 Gunjur 'Nawetan' Knock-out competition was held at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field on Sunday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:05:50 GMT
Brikama Sports Committee to Start Nawetan Season Today
[The Point] The Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) will today, Thursday 29th September 2022 start its 2022 'nawetan' competition following their successful balloting held over the weekend.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:05:47 GMT
Barrow Leaves for Mali Today
[The Point] State House, Banjul, 28th September 2022: Following its extra-ordinary Summit held on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York, the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State has identified three Heads of State and Government, H.E. President Adama B...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:05:44 GMT
University of Senior Citizens Set to Launch Gambia Chapter
[The Point] An international organisation dubbed: The University of Senior Citizens (USC) will launch its Gambia Chapter slated for November 2022, at the Paradise Suite Hotel, alongside Senegambia, according its President.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:05:42 GMT
MoHERST to Build Agribusiness TVET Centre
[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has unveiled plans to build an agribusiness Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) Centre in order to strengthen agriculture in Sapu and promote effective farm...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:05:38 GMT
Hon. Ceesay - Gambia´s Prison Cells Do Not Meet Human Rights Standard
[The Point] The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Serrekunda West, Hon. Madi Ceesay, says The Gambia´s prison cells are not up to "standard and they are dissatisfying."

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:50:01 GMT
How Is the War in Ukraine Affecting Global Food Prices?
[The Point] Russia's invasion of Ukraine is raising food prices across the world. Developing and emerging economies are being hit hardest due to their reliance on the region for fuel and grain imports.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:48:54 GMT
57-Year-Old Immigration Act Set for Reform
[The Point] The Gambia Immigration Department in partnership the Ministry of Interior yesterday commenced a 2-day consultation with stakeholders for the reformation of The Gambia Immigration Act 1965, which has been one of the primary laws governing ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:44:23 GMT
'Coalition of Progressive Gambians Is Neither UDP Nor 3 Years Jotna'
[The Point] The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) has clarified that it is neither affiliated to the United Democratic Party (UDP), the 3 Yeas Jotna or any other political grouping in the country.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:44:20 GMT
Gambia Meets U.S.'s Minimum Requirements of Fiscal Transparency for 2022
[The Point] The Gambia has been named as one of the countries that have met the United States' minimum requirements for fiscal transparency for 2022.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:44:17 GMT
Man Allegedly Slaps Mother
[The Point] A man was yesterday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanfing Magistrates' Court for allegedly assaulting his mother.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:44:13 GMT
Wrestling Association Opens 2022/2023 Season
[The Point] The Gambia Wrestling Association (GWA) on Monday 26th September 2022 officially opened The Gambia's 2022/2023 wrestling season.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:44:07 GMT
Burkina Faso Lash Gambia to Cruise to 2nd Round of U-23 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
[The Point] Burkina Faso U-23 team on Tuesday lashed The Gambia U-23 team 2-1 in their second-leg fixture played at the Stade Marrakech Complex in Morocco to sail to the second round of the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:08:12 GMT
ICTJ Engage CSOs, Stakeholders to Build Common Alliance for TRRC Reparations Implementation
[The Point] The International Centre for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), an international organisation recently engaged Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders in its bid to devise a common understanding as well as build a common alliance on ...

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:06:45 GMT
Agric. Minister Launches the African Emergency Food Production Facility
[The Point] The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally, on Friday 23 September 2022 launched the African Emergency Food Production Facility (AEFPF) supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to The Gambia through the Rice Value Chain ...

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:05:27 GMT
Gambia Red Cross, UN Volunteers Support 11 Families With First Aid Boxes
[The Point] The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS), the main First Aid provider in The Gambia last Friday in collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers distributed First Aid boxes to 11 flood affected families currently hosted at the Friendship Ho...

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:02:30 GMT
YWAG Signs MOU With Alliance Francaise Banjul
[The Point] The Young Writers Association of The Gambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alliance Francaise Banjul to successfully organise the maiden Kunta Kinteh International Book Festival set for 14 - 15 October 2022.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:00:35 GMT
Govt Asks Justice Ministry to Lead Review of Securiport Contract Agreement
[The Point] The Gambia government has asked the country's Attorney General and Ministry of Justice to lead the review of the much talked about contract agreement signed between The Gambia government and the Securiport LLC - which is the collection of...

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:59:03 GMT
Long-Term Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic On Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Sub-Saharan Africa
[The Point] Since late 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading globally. The pandemic has affected all aspects of global society and has caused specific challenges for both the government and private sectors in most countries.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:59:00 GMT
Brikama Sports Committee Presents Prizes to League Winners, Runners-Up
[The Point] Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) over the weekend presented prizes to the 2021-2022 League winners and runners-up at a ceremony held at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 07:57:05 GMT
'Lack of Youth Seriousness in Politics Leads to Their Less Participation'
[The Point] Prof. Sidat Yaffa, dean for the School of Agriculture at the University of The Gambia (UTG) has said that the lack of seriousness shownby young people in politics is the reason for their less participation.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:02:27 GMT
'Knife Crime Criminals Must Be Caught, Punished'
[The Point] Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has called on the ministry of Interior together with The Gambia Police Force to take action against the scourge of violent crime in the countr...

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:00:52 GMT
Gambia to Amuse Burkina Faso in Africa U-23 Qualifiers Today
[The Point] The Gambia U-23 team will Tuesday 27 September 2022 entertain Burkina Faso in the second-leg fixture of the 2023 Africa U-23 qualifiers at the Stade de Marrakech Complex in Morocco at 6pm.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:24:01 GMT
'Tribalism Delays Development'
[The Point] Karamo Njie, the United Democratic Party's (UDP) North Bank Region (NBR) public relations officer has said tribalism is serving as an impediment to Gambia's development strides.



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