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📰 WAVE Engages Victims on SAM and SPO Bills to Progress TRRC Recommendations
More in this report about the SAM and SPO Bills.
By Yusef Taylor, As part of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission’s (TRRC) mantra of “Never Again” and the principle of non-reoccurrence, perpetrators w…
📰 Central Bank: Headline Inflation Declined to 16.2% in January 2024
Headline Inflation is the total inflation in an economy including commodities such as food and energy prices, which tend to be more volatile and prone to inflationary spikes. It is different from core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices.
The Central Bank of The Gambia's Monetary Policy Committee issued a press release yesterday highlighting that "Inflation declined for the second consecutive month, reflecting the impact of the moderating global commodity prices and domestic policy actions. In January 2024, headline inflation declined to 16.2 per cent, down from 17.2 per cent in December and from the peak of 18.5 per cent in September 2023".
"The decline in inflation is mainly attributed to the decrease in food components of the CPI basket as food prices continue to ease globally, supported by good cropping season. Going forward, should the easing of global commodity prices and domestic supply conditions improve, inflation is expected to fall within single digits by the end of 2024".
More in the press release below.
https://gainako.com/food-inflation-declined-to-21-in-december-while-inflation-declined-to-16-2-in-january/
📰 Central Bank: Food Inflation Declined to 21% in December 2023
Food Inflation refers to the rise in the price of food commodities. According to Unacademy "it is a dynamic concept. The increase in production labour and transportation costs, population and climate changes, hoarding of food products, and land exploitation cause food Inflation".
According to Central Bank of The Gambia's Monetary Policy Committee press release issued yesterday "food inflation decreased to 21.0 per cent in December 2023, from 23.8 per cent in October 2023 and 24.9 per cent recorded in June 2023".
"The decline in food inflation was on account of a significant deceleration in the prices of bread and cereals, meat, and vegetables" said Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy.
More in the statement issued yesterday.
https://gainako.com/food-inflation-declined-to-21-in-december-while-inflation-declined-to-16-2-in-january/
📰 Central Bank: Food Inflation Declined to 21% in December While Inflation Declined to 16.2% in January
More in the press release from Central Bank of The Gambia's Monetary Policy Committee.
By Central Bank of The Gambia, Monetary Policy Committee, 27th February 2024 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) convened on February 26 and 27, 2024. The Co…
📰 Breaking: President Sall's National Dialogue Proposes 2nd June 2024 for Presidential Elections
By Amadou Barry reporting from Senegal
Senegal, the election date has been set for 2nd June 2024 as a proposal from the national dialogue handed over today.
This will allow the country to go to the polls before the rainy season. The dialogue has proposed also to maintain the incumbent President (Macky Sall) in power till the election of his successor.
President Macky Sall's term is ending on 2nd April 2024.
Editor's note:
After the Constitutional Council's ruling some weeks back to hold elections as soon as possible and before the end of President Macky Sall's term, the incumbent President promised to hold Presidential Elections before his term expires on 2nd April 2024.
This decision from President Macky Sall's National Dialogue now goes against the Constitutional Council's ruling and his own promise to comply with the Constitutional Council's ruling.
Our medium has been informed that this is just a proposal at this stage which needs to be confirmed through an announcement by the Chief of Staff. In addition to this we understand that few stakeholders attended the dialogue so there is a chance that the date may be revised to comply with the Constitutional Council's ruling.
📸📰 Fama’s Lounge Grand Opening at Kemoson Square in Soma, LRR
Gambian Diasporan Mr Baba Darboe hosted a vibrant grand opening for Fama’s Lounge and Catering Services at Soma, Lower River Region yesterday 24th February 2024.
The launching which was moderated by Gambian Diasporan Momodou B Krubally featured key note speeches from the Chairperson of Mansakonko Area Council Landing B Sanneh and Entrepreneur Mr Baba Darboe amongst others. The audience were seranded with a musical performance from Jali Madi Kanuteh and his band.
Mr Darboe who originates from Pakaliba currently resides in the United States and owns money transfer financial services Kemoson. The restaurant is housed in Kemoson Square which features conference rooms, apartments and other amenities on the second and third floors.
In addition to the newly launched Fama’s Lounge, the three story Kemoson Square houses Bayba Financial Services, AFIA Financial Services and ABCT Drug Store and space for more businesses.
Speaking at the launch of Fama's Lounge Mr Darboe told dignitaries “we are here today to pay some kind of homage to the woman, the person that saves me more than I can ever express. That is the woman of my life and the love of my life and that’s Fatoumata Sidibe. We have named the restaurant after Fatma and that’s why we are here today”.
“She has been the bedrock of this family and everything that I am partly able to do. I hear you guys saying Baba, Baba but behind Baba there is an outstanding woman of few words and that’s Fatma Sidibe”, said Mr Darboe.
Here are some photos from the launch.
📰 Excellent Analysis by Dr. Gagigo Debunking President Barrow’s Claims of Agricultural and Infrastructural Development
Top economist, Dr Ousman Gajigo, has said President Barrow's claims of achievements registered by his government in the areas of agriculture and
📹 Live: The Cypher 2024 February Edition - Open Mic
📸📰 OIC Summit to Finally Take Place in The Gambia in Early May 2024
1. The activities will start with a Senior Officials Meeting from 30th April to 1st May,
2. Followed by a Council of Foreign Ministers from the 2nd to the 3rd May 2024,
3. The main plenary meeting of the OIC Leaders will take place from 4th to 5th May 2024.
With regards to accommodation, OIC Branding and Communications Officer Mr Nfally Fadera revealed that the construction of a Five Star Hotel in Bijilo which should have provided accommodation for dignitaries will not be completed in time for the summit. Instead, the OIC Secretariat will be working with existing hotels in the country to improve their services to dignitaries.
More in the link.
https://gainako.com/oic-summit-to-finally-take-place-in-the-gambia-in-early-may-2024/
📰 OIC Summit to Finally Take Place in The Gambia in Early May 2024
By Yusef Taylor, The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit which has been postponed at least twice will finally take place in The Gambia from 4th to 5th May 2024. The summit …
📰 The Gambia Fails to Replace Century Old Lunatics Act after AU Commission Recommendation
More about the dangerously outdated Lunatics Detention Act and how it should have been replaced since an AU Commission recommendation issued over two decades ago.
By Edward Francis Dalliah The Lunatics Detention Act currently being used in The Gambia is over 100 years old and dates back to the colonial era. Back in 2003, the African Union Commission recommen…
📸 Lunatics Act and Draft Mental Health Bill Discussed by MoH and the Press
The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) under the Ministry of Health (MoH) hosted a half day orientation for media practitioners on Mental Health and relevant legislation at the CIAM conference hall in Kanifing, today 22nd February 2024.
Speaking at the opening session, Program Manager Mam Jarra Marega who is also a Mental Health Nurse highlighted that The Gambia is still using the outdated 1917 Lunatic Act which is limited to regulating the treatment of "lunatics".
To hopefully address these gaps, program Manager Ms Marega revealed that a draft Mental Health Bill is being developed which will cover the rights of persons with mental illness and Mental Health Workers as well.
In fact, the word lunatic is no longer in keeping with the profession which now uses words like mental illness, mild mental illness to severe mental illness to describe people suffering from mental illness.
The Gambia suffers from a shortage of mental health treatment centers with the well known Tanka Tanka currently over capacity. Meanwhile, many people suffering from mental illness roam the streets.
📰 Only 38% of President Barrow’s First Development Plan Achieved
More in the publication.
By Yusef Taylor, The National Development Plan (NDP) is the Government’s roadmap to promote national development, with many such roadmaps promulgated by various governments from Preside…
📸 SALBIA Project Kicks Off Today at the UTG
Researchers from the SALBIA Project kickstarted a 3 years initiative funded by the Spanish Government today 19th February 2024 at the University of The Gambia's Peace Building.
The project aims "to assess the impacts of salinization on the socio-ecological system of the river Gambia. The main aim of SALBIA is to assess the ecological (i.e. biological communities and biogeochemical function) and social (i.e. benefits obtained from nature, social structure and well-being) impacts of salinization in the River Gambia".
SALBIA is coined from SALinization and the last three letters from the word GamBIA. Salinization is the process where salt accumulates in the soil which can hinder the growth of crops.
According to their brief "the project includes a combination of local (e.g. The Great Institute, The University of The Gambia, WABSA) and European institutions, and it has a strong capacity-building component that could serve to strengthen current environmental monitoring and conservation plans".
📹 Independence Day Reflection Program - Introduction
Podcast on the historical significance of the Independence Struggle and it's main objectives featuring Muhammed MS's Bah.
Proudly supported by Gambian Civil Society actors.
W-A-N-E-P African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies
📰 Senegal’s President Sall Promises to Hold Elections Before Term Expires
By Yusef Taylor, A statement published by Senegal’s embattled President Macky Sall yesterday 16th February 2024 highlights that he “will without delay conduct the necessary consultation…
📰 Only Five Party Leaders Fail to Attend First National Dialogue for Political Parties
https://gainako.com/only-five-party-leaders-fail-to-attend-first-national-dialogue-for-political-parties/
📰 Only Five Party Leaders Fail to Attend First National Dialogue for Political Parties
By Yusef Taylor, At least fourteen Political Party Leaders were in attendance at the first-ever National Dialogue for Political Parties hosted by President Adama Barrow, today 12th Febr…
📸 President Barrow Hosts National Dialogue with Gambian Party Leaders
Gambian Political Party Leaders are currently meeting President Adama Barrow today 12th February 2024 at State House.
Numerous Political Party Leaders are in attendance, however, Hon Ousainou Darboe the Party Leader for the United Democratic Party is not in attendance but represented by the Minority Leader in Parliament, Hon Alhagie S Darbo.
The theme for the dialogue is "Our collective responsibility in preserving the Nation, safeguarding the State and Securing our Resources".
During his opening remarks, John Charles Njie, moderator for the session urged Political Parties to "bury the tag Opposition" as he "really doesn't understand who is opposing who or what. Holding divergent perspectives does not have to translate to opposition but rather a complementary partnership".
Setting the tone for the dialogue, Mr Njie argues that "Men and Women perceive life differently but in the home they are husband and wife. A team, a partnership for the good of all. See yourselves as partners for national progress. It may just be the right time to say, in The Gambia, we do not have opposition parties but rather PARTNER PARTIES".
Photo credit: Muhammed MS's Bah
📰 Back in 2016 Gainako Reported the death of a young child after undergoing FGM.
The reports on Gambian papers of the death of a five months old baby who allegedly underwent Female Ge***al Cutting (FGM) in a remote suburb of the Gambia – Kiang West has left many people sh…
📰 Breaking: Bill to Repeal Ban on Female Circumcision to be Tabled by Gambian Parliamentarian
https://gainako.com/bill-to-repeal-anti-female-circumcision-will-be-tabled-by-parliamentarian-soon/
📰 Breaking: Bill to Repeal Ban on Female Circumcision to be Tabled by Gambian Parliamentarian
By Yusef Taylor, The Hon Member for Foni Kansala Hon Almameh Gibba is set to table a bill which will repeal the ban against Female Ge***al Mutilation (FGM). A press release published in…
📹 President Adama Barrow's Statement at Launching of the YIRIWAA Green Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (2023 to 2027).
Isreali Settlers are Terrorizing Palestinians in Record Numbers
Watch this harrowing report by Aljazeera.
Just like in , violence in the occupied West Bank didn’t start on October 7. But violent attacks by settlers or soldiers have reached record-high levels...
📹 President Barrow Outlines Funding Options for US$3.5 Billion YIRIWAA Development Plan
Here is more from President Adama Barrow on how he plans to finance the YIRIWAA Green Recovery Focused National Development Plan 2023 to 2027 during the launch today 9th February 2024 at State House.
📸 President Barrow: New NDP to Cost US$3.5 Billion
After over a year of implementation, President Adama Barrow finally launched the new National Development Plan (NDP) covering 2023 to 2027 at State House today 9th February 2024.
Speaking at the launch of the new Recovery Focused NDP dubbed “Yiriwaa” President Barrow noted that the "plan is accompanied by a financing strategy that presents an optimistic funding scenario of US$3.5 billion and a conservative scenario of US$2.8 billion".
At a rate of D67.68 GMD to one US$ 1 Dollar, the total amount required for the Yiriwaa NDP is GMD236.88 Billion and for the conservative scenario GMD189.504 Billion.
The funding gap for the new plan is currently estimated at US$2.8 Billion while for the conservative scenario, the funding gap is US$2.21 Billion. This translates to a funding gap of GMD189.504 Billion for the total plan and GMD149.573 Billion for the conservative scenario.
Responding to the question of what the NDP is recovering from President Barrow stated “we are recovering from dictatorship”.
Yiriwaa means development in Mandinka.
Here are some photos from the launch.
📸 New NDP to be Launched Tomorrow
The launch of the Recovery-Focused National Development Plan will be presided over by President Adama Barrow tomorrow 9th February 2024 at State House.
The New National Development Plan covers the year 2023 to 2027 and is dubbed 'YIRIWA'.
It aims to "consolidate gains in democratic governance accelerate green economic and social transformation and build resilience to shocks and crises".
Our reporter has pulled all the stops to cover the launch of the new NDP.
Image credit: Standard Newspaper The Gambia
📸 President Barrow to Convene National Dialogue on Valentines Week
The Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced that he would convene series of National Dialogue activities next week during Valentines in the lead up to the country's 59th Independence Day.
1. President Barrow will meet Political Party Leaders on Monday 12th February 2024 followed by,
2. Dialogue with CSOs and the wider citizenry on Valentines Day 14th February 2024,
3. Ending with an engagement on the 16th of February 2024.
This is the statement that State House has published and here are some of the fliers for the events.
"As part of events marking the 59th Independence Anniversary of The Gambia, a National Preparatory Committee (NPC) comprising representatives from a cross-section of institutions and Civil Society Organisations (CSO) has been tasked to organise a National Dialogue on the 12th, 14th and 16th February 2024 on different thematic areas".
Thematic areas to be covered include;
1. Political Environment for Sustainable Peace and Stability,
2. Religious Tolerance for Social Cohesion,
3. Ethnic Diversity for National Unity,
4. Securing Sovereignty: Safeguarding Stability and Well-being,
5. Media - Safeguarding the Democratic Space,
6. Irregular Migration and Empowerment
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📹 Independence Day Reflection Program - Introduction Podcast on the historical significance of the Independence Struggle and it's main objectives featuring Muhammed MS's Bah. Proudly supported by Gambian Civil Society actors. W-A-N-E-P African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies #TheGambia #59YearsOfIndependence
📹 President Adama Barrow's Statement at Launching of the YIRIWAA Green Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (2023 to 2027).
📹 President Barrow Outlines Funding Options for US$3.5 Billion YIRIWAA Development Plan Here is more from President Adama Barrow on how he plans to finance the YIRIWAA Green Recovery Focused National Development Plan 2023 to 2027 during the launch today 9th February 2024 at State House. #YIRIWAA #NDP #NationalDevelopmentPlan
Senegal let civil society rise up to the challenge! This ain't Gambie.... where the chicken hides when tension rises...
📹 Amie Sidibeh is a 12 year old child from Bansang who suffers from heart failure and is in need of urgent medical treatment abroad. To assist her please contact family member Meta Sidibeh on 7998180.
WATCH our latest report on how the Gambia is supporting cases around the globe to prosecute TRRC Perpetrators.
📹 MoJ Counsel responds to claims from a German Judge in the Bai Lowe case that The Gambia Government did not provide sufficient support in the prosecution of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe. Gambia Center For Victims Of Human Rights Violations Attorney General's Chambers & Ministry of Justice ,the Gambia #TRRC #Prosecution #BaiLowe #OusmanSonko #SamuelCorrea #MoJ #Germany #Switzerland #UnitedStates
📹 Victim Center not pleased with Government’s pace of implementation of TRRC Recommendations. Gambia Center For Victims Of Human Rights Violations #VictimCenter #TRRCRecommendations #Implementation
📹 From Activist to Chairperson of Basse Area Council and GALGA President: Hon Mahmadou Ceesay In this exclusive interview with Hon Mahmadou Ceesay we speak to him about his transition from an advocate to winning the election for Basse Area Council Chairperson. We also speak to him about being elected the President of The Gambia Association for Local Government Authorities GALGA even though he was the youngest out of the recently elected Mayors and Chairpersons of Local Government Authorities. #GALGA #BasseAreaCouncil #Advocate #Activist #Politician #LocalGovernment
📹 Hon Mahmadou Ceesay: My Electorates Want to Protest Against Corrupt Officials in Basse Area Council After passing a resolution to dismiss their CEO and Finance Director for theft in October 2023, our reporter sat down with Hon Mahamadou Ceesay of Basse Area Council who gave us an update on how he is trying to eradicate Corruption in his Council. We also speak to him about his position as GALGA Chair on the Brikama Area Council standoff between Central Government and Chairperson Yanks Darbo's attempt to fight Corruption in Brikama. #Corruption #BasseAreaCouncil #GALGAPresident #LocalGovernment
📹 Women's Perspective on Benefits of Waadanhorema Community Garden Isatu Baldeh (wife of Demba Baldeh) : Women of my husband's community (Jutta Kunda / Dabally) can feed themselves and take care of their families from this community garden. Kumba Sowe: We are very happy for the Baldeh Family Real Estate suppprt in having this garden which we will use to grow food to eat, sell some of the produce and send our children to school. We can't say enough thanks to them. Only God can reward them. Waadanhorema means do it yourself in Pulaar, a local fula dialect. It is the name of a Local Community Association which invests in farming and community self help. The garden was launched on 20th January 2024 at Jutta Kunda / Dabally.
📹 Demba Baldeh: My Parents Never Had Access to Clean Drinking Water After Yerro and the Band serenaded the efforts of Baldeh Family Real Estate in supporting the launch of the Waadanhorema Community Garden in Jutta Kunda / Dabally, Demba Baldeh delivered a heart warming speech highlighting how his family's struggles kept him grounded even after spending decades in the United States. Watch the keynote speech delivered in English, Mandinka and Pulaar at the Waadanhorema Launching Ceremony last weekend.
📹 Waadanhorema Association put on a rich cultural display of dance and music as they welcomed the Baldeh Family Real Estate to the launching ceremony of the 100 by 100m Community Garden. The Waadanhorema Association is located in Jarra at Jutta Kunda / Dabally. This is what it means to them to see one of their own giving back to their community. Waadanhorema means do it yourself in Pulaar, a Fula dialect.
📹 Waadanhorema Community Garden Launched in Jutta Kunda/ Dabally on 20th January 2024 Over the weekend, Gainako Online Newspaper Editor and CEO of Baldeh Family Real Estate Demba Baldeh celebrated the launching of a 100 by 100 m Community Garden in Jutta Kunda/ Dabally managed by the Waadanhorema Youth Association. Speaking to the press at the Garden, Mr Baldeh told our reporter that his "parents used to say it's not how much you have but how much you can share". The Community Garden is Launched in honor of the parents of Mr and Mrs Demba Baldeh who struggled to make ends meet and make them who they are today. Watch the video for more.
Inaugural Lecture of the Nyang-Sanneh Institute featuring Guest Speaker H.E. Fatou Bom Bensouda on the Interplay of International Law, Global Justice & Local Dynamics.
Fact-Sheet: Parliament’s Multi-Million Luxury Vehicle Agreement Revealed Exclusive publication revealing Parliament's multi-million luxury Toyota Prado agreement. How much is it? Are Taxpayers paying for it and much more on the bidding process? All this inside your Christmas Day special from Gainako Online News. https://gainako.com/fact-sheet-parliaments-multi-million-luxury-vehicle-agreement-revealed/
Merry Christmas and a happy new year in advance to all our followers. To close out 2023 Gainako Online Newspaper will be publishing a FactSheet on Parliament's Luxury Toyota Prado Vehicles Agreement. Fact-Sheet: Parliament’s Multi-Million Luxury Vehicle Agreement Revealed Exclusive publication revealing Parliament's multi-million luxury Toyota Prado agreement. How much is it? Are Taxpayers paying for it and much more on the bidding process? All this inside your Christmas Day special from Gainako Online News. https://gainako.com/fact-sheet-parliaments-multi-million-luxury-vehicle-agreement-revealed/
Live: 16th Graduation and Awards Ceremony for the Institute of Travel and Tourism of the Gambia. Part 3
Live: 16th Graduation and Awards Ceremony for the Institute of Travel and Tourism of the Gambia.
Peom by Amie Sillah titled "My Father who called me lover". This is a poem performed by Amie Sillah on Wednesday 7th December 2023 at an engagement organized by the Attorney General's Chambers & Ministry of Justice ,the Gambia to consult members of Security Institutions including The Gambia Police Force and others on Sexual and Gender Based Violence. The event was supported by the UNPRPD, UN Gambia, OHCHR, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNDP The Gambia. This is part of the 16 days of Activism against Sexual and Gender Based Violence. #StopSGBV #16DaysOfActivism #UN #SGBV
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