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GAP Calls On The President To Spearhead Peace Building Process
The recent statement uttered by President Barrow is a concern for our peaceful coexistence and threat to national security standards. Thus, we are urging him to desist from such statement as well as uphold the ethics of the highest office…
NHRC Calls On Government To Strengthen Efforts To Curb Human Trafficking
By Landing Ceesay
The National Human Rights Commission on the occasion International Day Against Trafficking in Persons called on The Gambia Government to strengthen efforts to curb human trafficking in persons.
“… the…
Human Rights Commission briefs President Barrow
State House, Banjul, 29th July 2021
The Human Rights situation in The Gambia is something to be "proud of as a nation," said Emanuel Joof, Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. Mr Joof spoke…
CA Party Promises 100, 000 Jobs In 5 Years
By Landing Ceesay
The Citizens’ Alliance party promised to create 100, 000 jobs for Gambians in its first 5 years of governing, when elected in the 4th December presidential election.
"We are committing to creating 100,000…
High Court Dismisses 3 Requests of Touma, Grants One Until Determination of Suit
The High Court has dismissed 3 of the requests but granted one of Fatoumata Njai until the determination of the civil suit she filed against PPP, its leadership, and the Independent Electoral Commission.
“Consequently, the…
THE GAMBIA GOVERNMENT CLARIFIES DELAYED TRRC REPORT SUBMISSION
Banjul, The Gambia — The Hon. Attorney General and Minister of Justice has taken note of misinformation circulating in media spheres and public discourse regarding the recently announced deferment of the Submission of the…
Chief Justice Establishes Sentencing Council
The Chief Justice Hon. Hassan B. Jallow has established a Sentencing Council for The Gambia, according to a recent statement by his office.
The council was established by His Lordship by order of 26th May 2021, issued…
GFF President Clashes With Third Vice President
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambia Football Federation President Lamin Kabba Bajo clashed with his Third Vice President Lang Tombong Tamba on Wednesday.
The duo clashed over a letter that Lang said was supposed to be sent to the Sports…
More Gambians Perceive Rising Corruption Without Government Fighting It
Latest Afrobarometer survey revealed that more Gambians perceive an increase in corruption in the country and the government fails to fight it.
“Six in 10 Gambians (61%) say the overall level of corruption in the country…
Government Extends Mandate Of TRRC By Two Months
The Chairman of the Truth Commission has informed that the Government has extended the mandate of the commission by 8 weeks.
He added that the mandate extension followed a request by the commission through the…