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OIC SUPPORTS ELIMINATION OF FGM
Says practice is mere tradition
By Omar Bah
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed its overwhelming support for the elimination of all harmful practices including female genital mutilation (FGM) that threaten the physical and psychological health of women and girls in accordance with the international human rights standards.
In a statement marking 'International Day of Zero...
OIC SUPPORTS ELIMINATION OF FGM
Says practice is mere tradition
By Omar Bah
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed its overwhelming support for the elimination of all harmful practices...
President Xi says OIC is symbol of unity and independence
Chinese president Xi Jinping has on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to the opening ceremony of the 15th OIC summit held in Banjul, The Gambia.
Represented at the summit by Zheng Jianbang, the vice chairman...
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Ghanaian victims petition Gambia gov’t
By Tabora Bojang
Survivors and families of over 30 Ghanaians killed in Gambia in 2005, have petitioned Justice Minister Dawda Jallow complaining they have not...
Promotions at GRTS
There have been several promotions of staff in the management of national broadcaster Gambia Radio and Television Services, GRTS.
According to reports obtained from credible...
World Bank provides $68M to increase smart agricultural productivity
Press release
The World Bank's board of executive directors has approved a $68.00 million financing for The Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development...
NAWEC SPARKS CONTROVERSY OVER POWER OUTAGE NOTICE
By Tabora Bojang
National Water and Electricity Company has come under intense criticism for coming up with a load shedding implementation roster that may interrupt...
OIC Banjul summit on right footing
By Lamin Cham
Government and OIC Gambia officials yesterday reported a smooth progress in the ongoing 15th OIC summit climaxing on Saturday with the meeting...
Bantaba
The value of a child
In my last essay, called ”Stop! It’s my body!” I asked if a child has its value in just being a child, or if we value the child for what it can achieve. Not...
The value of a child
In my last essay, called ”Stop! It’s my body!” I asked if a child has its value in just being a child, or if...
Sports
STADIUM RENOVATIONPROJECTED TO COST D283M
By Fatou Bojang
The Minister of Youth and Sports Bakary Badjie has revealed that the total cost of the first and second phases of renovation work at the Independence Stadium is projected to cost D286M.
According...
STADIUM RENOVATIONPROJECTED TO COST D283M
By Fatou Bojang
The Minister of Youth and Sports Bakary Badjie has revealed that the total cost of the first and second phases of renovation...
Opinions
Testimony of a Gambian Retired Military Officer and Diplomat
Scheduled for publication around mid-April 2024, this book is a culmination of my experiences and insights garnered over decades of service to The Gambia. As a former Gambian military officer, commander of the Gambia...
STADIUM RENOVATIONPROJECTED TO COST D283M
By Fatou Bojang
The Minister of Youth and Sports Bakary Badjie has revealed that the total cost of the first and second phases of renovation...
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STADIUM RENOVATIONPROJECTED TO COST D283M
By Fatou Bojang
The Minister of Youth and Sports Bakary Badjie has revealed that the...
The Gambia’s OIC Summit. Extravagance or opportunity?
By Nyaranding Dibba
The just concluded 15th OIC Summit in The Gambia has become a...
After the OIC summit – what next?
The much anticipated summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the past...
National languages; symbol of liberty and acceptance. Could officialising it bridge...
The Gambia, the smallest country in mainland Africa with a population of over two...
Final communiqué
In the Name Allah, Most Gracious, Merciful Merciful
1. At the kind invitation and...
OIC SUPPORTS ELIMINATION OF FGM
Says practice is mere tradition
By Omar Bah
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed...
Gynecologist warns maternal deaths have causes other than FGM
By Tabora Bojang
Dr Abdoulie Keita, a consultant gynecologist and head of the Obstetrics and...
NHRC recommends prisoners given right to vote
By Omar Bah
In its state of human rights report 2023, the National Human Rights...
President Xi says OIC is symbol of unity and independence
Chinese president Xi Jinping has on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to the opening...
Banjul mayor explores bilaterals during OIC Summit
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has been involved in a flurry of...
Indonesia urges OIC to narrow development gap among members
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) needs to make joint efforts to narrow the...
Bangladesh seeks financial support for Gambia’s Rohingya case
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has called on the member countries of the Organisation of...
Gach, Jah Oil CEOs get GiEPA award
The GACH Global Chief Executive Officer Abubakary Jawara is among several Gambians awarded by...
Chief Justice meets Qatari justice officials
The recent diplomatic exchange between The Gambia and Qatar marked a pivotal moment in...
President Barrow confers GCRG and CRG to 2 distinguished personalities
Press release
President Barrow presided over a conferment ceremony to honour two distinguished personalities. The...
Banjul Declaration
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
We, the Kings, Presidents and Emirs...
Aminata Barrow shines at African swimming championship
Aminata Barrow, a US-based Gambian breaststroker has put up a remarkable race in the...
GAF are May Day Sports champions
Traditional May Day sports power house Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday retook the...
2 GAMBIANS GET WAFU MANAGERIAL JOBS
Two Gambians Veronic Malack, the GFF women football coordinator and Ba Lamin Ceesay, a...
BANJUL SUMMIT DECLARES STRONGER, UNIFIED OIC
By Lamin Cham
The long-awaited 15th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has ended...