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09/12/2024

Kotu and Bakoteh Human Rights Clubs Observed World Human Rights Day
With the guidance of their able teacher coordinators, the human rights clubs of Bakoteh and Kotu senior secondary schools marked the world human rights day with a renewed call on duty bearers to respect the rights of citizens.
Our Executive Director who also doubled as the Country Coordinator of Youth for Human Rights International hailed the two schools and their clubs for taking the lead in this year’s celebration.
“We are proud of your continued dedication and commitment in rebuilding human rights culture in this country,” he said.

Beakanyang

09/12/2024

The country's heavyweight in the music industry, Awa Gambia, has re-sampled the legendary Da Fugitivz's classic song "Who Dem." Da Fugitivz gained fame in the late 90s when they launched their music career. Awa Gambia is resurrecting this timeless music! The soundtrack still resonates with those who remember the good old days.

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09/12/2024

Yankuba Minteh came off the bench to score in the 79th minute during Brighton's 2-2 draw against Leicester City, recently.

The Gambian winger doubled the Seagulls' lead with his first goal since returning from injury.

However, late strikes from Jamie Vardy and Bobby De Cordova-Reid secured a point for the Foxes at the King Power Stadium.

09/12/2024

Bombada FC captain fantasy, M. Tamba won the Man Of The Match award after a brilliant display in our midfield against Brikama United on Sunday in a goalless draw.

According to the team, Tamba's leadership on the pitch is not only reflected through his communication with his teammates but also reflects his influence and great performance throughout the encounter.

Photo: Bombada FC

09/12/2024

Gambia Police Force and IGP Touray Receive Top Security Honors in West Africa

The Gambia Police Force (GPF) and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Mukhtar Touray have been awarded as the Best National Police Force and Best IGP in West Africa for 2023/2024. The recognition was announced during the 18th Security Watch Africa Awards.

In a statement, Security Watch Africa praised the GPF and IGP Touray for their exemplary service, conferring the Golden Star Award for Exemplary National Service in West Africa on both the force and its leader.

IGP Touray is set to receive the awards at a ceremony in Doha, Qatar, scheduled from December 10 to December 12, 2024.

08/12/2024

The supporters of opposition candidate John Mahama took to the streets across after vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat. The electoral commission is yet to officially announce any results from yesterday’s election. Bawumia said that his decision is based on provisional results.

BBC Africa

08/12/2024

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) wishes to inform the general public that it will be conducting a Field Training Exercise (FTX) within the general area of the West Coast Region (WCR). This will witness movement of troops in large numbers around Siffoe covering the entire Southern belt of Foni. The movement of troops will commence on Sunday 8 December 2024 and will take two weeks or thereabouts

In view of the above, the public especially those living in the WCR are urged to go about their normal businesses and not to panic as this is normal and usual military drill.
Thank you for your usual cooperation and understanding. Please kindly disseminate the information on your platforms.

08/12/2024

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has allegedly fled on a plane from Damascus to an unknown destination.

Flight tracking websites reported that the plane believed to be carrying Assad was last seen in the skies over western Homs after taking off from Damascus International Airport, but was later lost from radar screens.

08/12/2024

UDP leader Blames Government for Neglecting Farmers in The 2024 Budget

UDP began its 2024 tour yesterday 7 December 2024 with fanfare welcoming in the North Bank town of Barra.

The tour will allow the party leader and his entourage to engage the electorates directly,

Speaking at Samba Kala village in lower Nuimi Constituency, Ousainou ANN Daboe, UDP leader accused Barrow’s Govt’ of neglecting farmers in the 2024 budget.

“The daily fish money of Adama Barrow is D150,000 daily, which is over D4M monthly”, stressing that
this amount can provide over 40,000 bags of Fertilizer to farmers monthly and over 51,000 bags of fertilizer annually.
“Should we farmers allow this to continue”, he quizzed.
Lawyer Darboe further stressed that many Gambians cannot afford a bag of rice, while Government is busy increasing their salaries, and allowances and even meeting the people. According to him, this constitution-mandated tour has been turned into a political tour for the president’s NPP.
The UDP leader showed his appreciation to the UDP North Bank Executive.

There were defectors from the NPP to the UDP in Samba Kalla.

By Adama Fadera on Tour

Source: Mebekering TV

08/12/2024

Mariam Sankanu takes center stage as the big winner of this year's Gambia Press Union Awards 2024!

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬:
✨ 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
✨ 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
✨ 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫

A standing ovation for her exceptional dedication and impactful storytelling!

07/12/2024

Excerpts from the statement made by the current Chairman of the OMVG, President Adama Barrow, at the opening of the 11th Ordinary Session of the Organisation for the Development of the Gambia River Basin (OMVG) Conference of Heads of State and Government in Banjul.

“With reference to the proposed agenda, it is scheduled that Member States sign the Conventions on the legal status of the Kayanga/Geba and Koliba/Corubal rivers. Like the Gambia River, the two rivers should henceforth acquire the status of shared international rivers. Both are crucial natural resources we can leverage for shared socio-economic development.

It is for this reason that the Council of Ministers adopted the Resolution of 2nd August 2008 to align their legal statuses with OMVG practice. The development of these rivers offers great prospects for fruitful economic cooperation among Member States.”

State House

07/12/2024

West ham striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a serious car crash in Essex near London and got airlifted to hospital.

Source: Derek

07/12/2024

Beakanyang begins the 'Badinbung Bantaba' earlier today at Barra, North Bank Region.

Residence of Essau are also taking part at the session.
The Badinbung project is being funded by African Transitional Justice Legacy Fund with EU and AU support.
Victims of human rights violations are having an interface with perpetrators and local authorities.

07/12/2024

Senegalese President, Basirou Diomaye Fye met His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar.

Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relationships, promoting strategic investments, and cooperation to address regional and global challenges.

The two leaders agreed to work towards a lasting partnership based on peace, development and a common vision for the future.

Source: Presidential Palace, Senegal.

07/12/2024

ANOTHER AWARD

Awarded The Sports Personality Of The Year By All Works Of Life (AW9L) Gambia National Achievement Awards

07/12/2024

Duwa Jabbi of Foni Besse addressed muslims yesterday and stressed that this year's 'Ziareh slated for next Saturday will be unique.

07/12/2024

According to Lula Fadiga, on the 5th of December, Taibatou village has completed threshing their rice at the women's rice field, and they get approximately 60 bags of rice (50 kg).The villagers appreciated the support from Tumana Agency for development as others who offered assistance to them.