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UNFPA and UNICEF warn of imminent resurgence of Female Genital Mutilation if urgent action is not…
BANJUL, 8 February 2021
A surge in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is feared in The Gambia as COVID-19 disrupts learning and programmes that help protect girls from this harmful practice, UNICEF and UNPFA warn ahead of a…
Rapper- Activist donates food and sanitary items to immates
Rapper-activist Ali Cham fondly referred to as ‘Killa Ace’ donated food stuffs, sanitary material and face masks to inmates and wardens at Mile 2 central prison on Friday, a statement from the artiste said.
The inmates received food and…
Is the IEC preparing for election or an endorsement: Gambia For All Party is concerned.
The Gambia For All (GFA) party would like to congratulate the party Leader and Secretary General Bakary Bunja Dabo, and fellow Gambian Plaintiffs on their recent victory in the supreme court of the Gambia's decision that extends franchise…
Covid-19 : Gambia registers 2 new deaths, 53 new cases
The Gambia registered 2 new Covid-19 related deaths with 53 new cases.
The country’s Covid related deaths now rose to 134; and the total confirmed cases hiked to 4, 237, according to the 260th national situation report released…
UNDP donates office equipment to IEC
By Buba Gagigo
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated the Independent Electoral Commission 21 set of executive desks and chairs, 42 visitors chairs, 14 laptop computers, 14 printers and 15 internet MIFI Routers.
The…
Scorpions defeated in WAFU opener
By Buba Gagigo
The Gambia Under-17 are defeated 4 goals to 2 in their WAFU opener against host, Senegal.
After today’s game, the boys will face Mauritania in their second, and final group A match of the competition on Sunday at…
Cabinet approves allowances for doctors
President Barrow’s cabinet approved the proposal for the increment of allowances for medical doctors and PhD holders within the Ministry of Health.
The document presented by the Minister of Health at the second cabinet meeting on…
WAFU: Gambia U-17 takes on Senegal later today
By Buba Gagigo
The darling Scorpions will play their first WAFU match against the host nation, Senegal, at 2pm local time today.
After today’s game, the boys will face Mauritania in their second, and final group A match of the…
UDP satisfied with police investigation report
By Buba Gagigo
The United Democratic Party expressed total satisfaction with the outcome of the police Investigation which exonerated the party from the allegation that its supporters attacked one Ousman Camara, recently.
“UDP…
WHO, partners publish COVAX’s 1st interim distribution forecast
By Buba Gagigo
The World Health Organisation with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance earlier today published COVAX's first interim distribution forecast.
"The purpose of sharing…