Africa
Government Makes Their Position Clear On The Issue Of LGBT Persons
The Government of The Gambia through the office of the spokesperson has made its position lucid on the wrangles surrounding LGBT persons in The Gambia. Below is the full statement dated June 23rd 2020. In the wake of the simmering [...]
Mr. Darboe Fired As The Executive Director of NYC
Confirmed reports have it that Mr. Lamin Dorboe has been sacked from his position as the Executive Director of National Youth Council. A position he held for the past six years. Mr Darboe, through the ministry of Youths and Sports, received [...]
A 17 Year Old Gambian Footballer Joins Bayern Munich
Mamin Sanyang, a 17 year old Footballer from Brikama has officially signed a three year contract at Bayern Munich FC. According to sources, Mamin joined the team on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim’s U- 17 team. “Mamin is a [...]
Sports Minister Reveals That Plans Are Afoot With FIFA To Build A 60,000 Capacity Stadium
Hadrammeh Sidibeh, the Minister of Youths and Sports on Wednesday 16 June 2020, told the National Assembly that The Gambia Football Federation is in talks with Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA, for the construction of a new 60,000 capacity [...]
Open Letter To The President By Sandigie Nijie
19th June 2020 Ambassador Lajos 74, South Atlantic Road Fajara Kanifing Municipality Your Excellency I have the profound honour and delight to write to your high office and would like to share few lines on the subject of the LGBTQ. Gambians [...]
Saudi Arabia Limits Hajj Pilgrimage To Stave Off The Spread Of Covid-19
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia said only “very limited numbers” of pilgrims could perform hajj this year, meaning only Saudis and Foreign nationals already residing in Saudi are allowed to participate in this year’s hajj. Every year, Saudi Arabia welcomes [...]
State of Public Emergency Extends for Seven Days
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow in consultation with the Ministerial Sub-Committee on COVID-19 and based on the advice given by the Health Experts’ Committee of the Ministry of Health has decided to extend the State of Public Emergency in The [...]
Gambian Shot Dead In Madison, USA.
Dembo Jammeh, an eighteen year old Gambian on Tuesday 30 June 2020, was shot dead in the city of Madison by an unknown person. This tragic accident happened few weeks after graduating from high school. The Madison police confirmed that [...]
Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Ilai’hi Raji’un
The former president of The Gambia supreme Islamic Council, Alhagie Banding Drammeh, passed away. The sad news occurred today 2nd July 2020. May Allah in his infinite mercy forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaws. May HE grant his [...]
COVID-19: Gambia Confirms Two New Cases
As two new confirmed covid-19 cases are being recorded on the of 4 July 2020, the total number of active cases in The Gambia sums up to 28 respectively. The Gambia has confirmed 57 cases of the novel covid-19 with [...]