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January 9, 2019
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61% of Gambians say corruption is on the rise, survey finds
About 61% of Gambians say corruption is on the rise and the government is not doing enough to combat it, a new survey published on Wednesday showed. The survey by Afrobarometer found that majority of Gambians say the government is not doing a good job of fighting corruption. “A substantial[Read More…]
Opinion
Opinion | Any political party coalition negotiation with Adama Barrow must come to equity with clean hands
I hear daily in the Gambia: How did we get here, and where do we go from here? Each time I hear that, I ask myself: Who will answer that question for these people? Can anyone beg a normal person to come and become a slave? American literary and social[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
Nigerian Instagram influencer Hushpuppi pleads guilty to fraud charges
A Nigerian Instagram influencer Hushpuppi has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering charges in the US. Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Abass, admitted to stealing at least $24million out of businesses around the world including $1million meant for a children’s hospital in Qatar. He now faces spending the[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
Gina Bass fails to make 100m final
Gina Bass has been knocked out of the women’s 100m at the semi-final stage of the Tokyo Olympics. Bass ran in the semi-final heats and recorded a time of 11.16 Jamaican world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won Bass heats with Mujinga Kambundji taking the second automatic qualifying place. The 26-year-old and[Read More…]
Video
Video: Senegal’s serial jailbreaker Boy Djiné arrested in Tambacounda
Senegal’s serial jail-breaker Baye Modou Fall, popularly known as “Boy Djiné” has been arrested in Tambacounda by a joint police and military team. Fall, 32, was on the run for five days after escaping from prison. The serial jail-breaker told local TV that he had escaped because he was in[Read More…]
Business
Fishing sector suffers huge losses due to Covid-19 pandemic
Exclusive: The fishing sector in The Gambia has suffered huge losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The sector, which is dominated by women, has seen growth disrupted and debt soared as the country grapples with the economic cost of the pandemic. They are now calling on the government to give[Read More…]
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