Human Rights Advocate Calls for Collective Responsibility
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The Executive Director of the African Center for Democracy Human and Rights Studies (ACDHRS), Hannah Forster has said promotion and protection of human rights remain a collective… Read more »
African Commission to Hold Panel Deliberation On FGM
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The African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) has unveiled that as part of its upcoming ordinary session,it will be holding panel deliberations and discussions on… Read more »
Minister Jobe Presides Over West Africa Ecotourism Network Annual Summit
The Point
The West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN) on Tuesday ended its two-day Annual Summit in Banjul. Read more »
When Will the Old Currency Notes Be Fully Withdrawn From Circulation?
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The volume of currency notes in circulation and their value should be objectively monitored by the authorities of a state in order to protect the economy of such a state. The… Read more »
Minimum Wage for Workers Proposed By Unions
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May Day was not an ordinary day for workers. The unions took it as a day of their own. They informed the public that the authorities have told them of the efforts they are making… Read more »
Govt Spent Over D400 Million On OIC in 2023 Alone - CEO
The Point
The Gambia government had budgeted over D400 million for the OIC-Gambia Secretariat to organise the summit, according to Chief Executive Officer Yankuba Dibba. Read more »
President Diomaye Faye Due in Banjul
The Point
An official source has confirmed to The Point that the Senegalese new president, Basirou Diomaye Faye will make his first official visit to The Gambia on Saturday, 20 April 2024… Read more »
IEC Appeals for Extension of Time to Submit Reports
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Officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have appealed for extended time period to be able to complete their ongoing special audit and to reappear for submission of… Read more »
Ombudsman's Reports Reveal Increment in Revenue, Expenditure
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The Audited Financial Reports of the Office of the Ombudsman have revealed increment in assets, revenue and expenditures of the office. Read more »
IMF Approves U.S.$98.4 Million for the Gambia
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its board has approved US$98.4 million for the Gambia. Read more »
Gambian Gynecologist Shares His Expert Opinion On FGM/C
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Gambian consultant gynecologist Dr. Abdoulie Keita last Thursday shared his expert opinion about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) before the National Assembly Joint… Read more »
Gambia Passes Law That Could See Former Dictator Jammeh Tried Locally
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Gambian lawmakers have passed two legal instruments seeking to establish a special court, a criminal division within the country's court system, and office of a special prosecutor… Read more »
Gambia Drops in RSF 2024 World Press Freedom Index
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The Reporters Without Borders in its 2024 World Press Freedom Index has ranked The Gambia 10th in Africa and 58th in the world. RSF is an international non-profit and… Read more »
Smart Agriculture or Family Farm Agriculture?
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The term smart agriculture may be utilized to show how few people are given loans to take over the family farms of many areas to establish large plantations of farming and employ… Read more »
A Great Opportunity or Challenge for President Barrow
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The 15th OIC summit is now behind us. President Barrow has assumed the chairpersonship of the 57 member states of the organization. There were two conceptions regarding the holding… Read more »