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Pro-Gambia starts peace tour
Pro-Gambia, a civil society organisation, has started a nationwide tour to promote peaceful coexistence and harmony. The group’s Vice President Fatou Fatty said at a press conference at Sinchu Baliya that they were aiming at promoting peace through dialogue. “We wish to inform and educate the public on how we[Read More…]
Opinion
Why return from Europe is causing problems for The Gambia
Roughly 38,500 Gambians left the country through ‘irregular’ means between 2013 and 2017. Today, almost every family has ties abroad. The influx of immigrants to Europe and elsewhere was caused by political oppression under the long-serving former president Yahya Jammeh. His oppressive politics also severely affected the economic prospects of[Read More…]
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Opinion | A public health perspective of road accidents in the Gambia
Shock, dismay, anger followed reports of grisly and ghastly road accidents that have taken the life of a young female journalist. The foregoing mayhem on the Gambia’s roads is happening in a society that effortlessly combines incompetent and unaccountable leadership with corruption and a hubris and arrogance (from the leadership[Read More…]
Africa
Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize
Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed – who made peace with bitter foe Eritrea – wins Nobel Peace Prize. He was awarded the prize for his efforts to “achieve peace and international cooperation”. A peace deal, signed last year, ended a nearly 20-year military stalemate with Eritrea following the 1998-2000 border[Read More…]
Culture
Commemorating the anniversary of iconic warrior Lat Dior Diop
Today October 27 mark the anniversary of the demise of our grandfather and iconic warrior Lat Dior Diop at Dehale after his clashes with the French colonial government. The Faal family have not only been the dambels (rulers) of Kayor. They were equally learned and they played an important role[Read More…]
Sport
President Barrow congratulates Scorpions after historic win
President Barrow of The Gambia has praised the Scorpions following their historic Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Angola away on Wednesday. The tiny west African nation came from behind to win 3-1 in Luanda after two goals from Assan Ceesay and a late Sulayman Marreh strike to take[Read More…]
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Developing Story: Body found in Banjul gutter
A body was found in a Hagan Street gutter, in Banjul on Sunday. Police and emergency services have removed the body.The identity and cause of death are unknown. This is a developing story. Gambiana will update as more information becomes available. Share
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TAP Air Portugal launches weekly flights to Banjul
TAP Air Portugal has launched flights to Banjul, capital of the Gambia. A regular operation is now offering three flights a week, departing from Lisbon. Flights between Lisbon and Banjul are being operated by Airbus A320. The service departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 20:55 and arrives in Banjul[Read More…]
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