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Editor’s Welcome
January 9, 2019
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APRC expresses concern over rise in violent crime
The former ruling party APRC has expressed concern over state of insecurity in the Gambia describing the country as ‘the epicentre of criminality’. The party’s concern comes amid a rise in violent crimes such as killings, rape, shoplifting and knife stabbing. In a tweet, the party said: “The Gambian State[Read More…]
Opinion
Opinion: The biggest lottery in the Gambia today is the formation of political party
Too many political parties spoil the political broth Gambian democracy urgently needs repair. We now have a historic opportunity to bring about transformative change. The Elections Act (Decree No. 78, 1996, amended by Act No. 7, 2015) should have been designated as the first reform bill, a top priority for[Read More…]
Comment
April 10/11, 2000 Student Massacre: A Day of Infamy
To the dead, we wish your souls a sweet repose. To the grieved and those who continue to mourn of your loved one, we offer our heartfelt consolation. To the wounded who are still in critical conditions and who are in pains, we pray for Divine healing and speedy recuperation. [Read More…]
Africa
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies
A Malian woman gave birth to nine babies on Tuesday – two more than doctors had detected inside her crowded womb – joining a small pantheon of mothers of nonuplets. The pregnancy of Halima Cisse, 25, has fascinated the West African nation and attracted the attention of its leaders. When[Read More…]
Culture
Poem: Africa In Chaos
A continent with wealth but governed by the selfishly wealthy That bluntly lie to the people they owe the truth And empower their associates, denying the rightful They bring war after their tenure expires to keep power Indeed life is not sweet as we want it to be in Africa[Read More…]
Sport
Gambia to play Kosovo and Comoros in pre-Afcon friendlies
Gambia will play friendlies against Comoros and Kosovo as part of preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the Gambia Football Federation has confirmed. Afcon debutants Les Coelacantes will provide opposition in Antalya on June 5 before the Scorpions square up against the Dardanians six days later at the[Read More…]
Video
Woman attempts citizen’s arrest on GAP leader Musa Batchilly
Woman attempted a citizen’s arrest on Musa Batchilly, leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP). A video of the incident was posted on social media where they were viewed thousands of times. The footage showed the woman shouting “thief” at Mr Batchilly as she tried to arrest the politician[Read More…]
Business
Women entrepreneurs reeling from impact of Covid-19 on businesses
Exclusive: Women entrepreneurs are still reeling from the brunt of the coronavirus restrictions and lockdown that nearly crumbled many businesses. Fatoumatta Kijera sells essential food items such as rice, cooking oil and tin milks. She said her business was nearly bankrupt after losing nearly D300,000 in profit during the lockdown[Read More…]
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