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102 Gambian Migrants Intercepted At Sea By Senegalese Navy, Appeal For Assistance
By Buba Gagigo One hundred and two Gambians, including four girls, who were attempting to reach Spain by sea have been detained in Senegal after their boat was intercepted by Senegalese naval forces last Thursday. “On Thursday, October 19th, 2023, at 3:00 AM, we embarked on a backway voyage from Nuimi Lamen in the North Bank Region of Gambia. As we were sailing, we were intercepted by the Senegalese Navy at 2:00 PM in the middle of the sea.
Gambia: Constitutional Review Commission Presents Gambians With Draft New Constitution
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) of the Gambia on Friday, 15th November 2019 presented Gambians with a draft new constitution which sets a two term limit for the post of President. The draft constitution also proposes that for a person to be declared winner in a Presidential election, he or she must get at least more than fifty percent of the votes cast by voters.
Gambia: Deputy Police Commissioner Testifies About Witch - Hunt At Police Headquarters
The deputy police commissioner of the West Coast Region on Monday, 11th November 2019 testified before the TRRC about the 2009 witch - hunt activity at the police headquarters. Ken Mendy said sometime in 2009, a group of witch - hunters came to the police headquarters and pointed out some of his colleague police officers as wizards.
Gambia: PRO-Gambia Engage Party Leaders On Three, Five Year Debacle
'PRO-Gambia', a civil society group advocating for peace, has recently concluded engagements with political party leaders on the ongoing three or five year debacle. Essa Jesus Jatta, the Secretary-General of the group held a press briefing to inform journalists about their recently concluded activity on Thursday 14th November 2019 at Sinchu. Jatta said the association has met almost all political party leaders in the country including those that are part of the Coalition.
Gambia's King of Arena - 'I'm Not Fighting Baye Mandione With the Crown'
Hoyantan has clarified his coveted crown is not at stake in his battle with Senegal's Baye Mandione. The two are due to face off December 15 at the Bakau Independence Stadium after being signed by promoter Jamaican. Baye Mandioye of club Thiaroye in a previous interview provocatively suggested he should be given Gambia's top wrestling prize if he goes on to emerge victorious on D-day.
Gambia: Jawo Optimistic of Gambia's Qualification for Olympics
Beach volleyball starlet Sainey Jawo is buoyed up of Gambia booking a place for next year's Olympics in Japan. A sensation for Dubai side Al Sadd Sports Club, Sainey is part of Gambia's two-man-team that recently finished 9th in the World Tours in Doha in which US$5000 was the staked prize. Sainey partnered teammate and Gambia international Babu Jarra to beat Japan before losing to Poland in that tourney.
Gambia: Peace Gambia Calls for Peace Dialogue Between Barrow And 3 Years Jotna
Peace Gambia a non-political and non-governmental umbrella consisting of young people from diverse ethnic groups, regions and religious societies, vehemently calls for the President of the Republic of the Gambia, Mr. Adama Barrow; and executives of the 'Three Years Jotna Movement' to engage in peace dialogue with a view to settling their conflicting interest.
Gambia: Fisheries PS Says Cases Involving Intercepted Vessels Are Settled Out of Court
The permanent secretary at the Department of Fisheries has told Foroyaa that none of the cases involving intercepted vessels have been taken to court for prosecution. He said the approach they have been using since 2017 was 'out of court settlement.' Dr. Bamba A.M Banja said this in an interview with this paper on 15th November 2019 at his office in Banjul. "Since 2017, we have not taken any intercepted vessel to the judiciary. We have been handling these cases out of court," the PS said.
Gambia: Fisheries Minister Signs Multi-Million Dalasi Fisheries Development, Management Project
The Minister of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters on Thursday November 14th 2019, signed a multi-million Dalasi project through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lincoln University College, Agro-technology and Ocean Resource Research Center of Malaysia, on a Fisheries Development and Management project for the Gambia.
Gambia: Ministry of Justice Withdraws Parental Insult Legislation
The Ministry of Justice on Saturday issued a press release on Withdrawal of the Parental Insults Legislation. See the press release below: The Ministry of Justice wishes to inform the general public that it will no longer present the proposed law that seeks to introduce the offence of parental insults in the criminal Offences bill. This withdrawal decision is as a result of concerns expressed from several quarters regarding the objectives and the possible effects of the said provision.
Gambia: VP Touray Assures Farmers
The Vice President, Dr. Isatou Touray has assured farmers that their concerns will be addressed. Vice President Touray, gave this assurance on Friday 15th November 2019, while addressing the community of Wuli East Village of Sutukoba, during an assessment visit to the victims of the recent storm, ascertain whether the victims have received assistance from the NDMA and the assistance gaps, to devise ways of filling in those aid gaps to the victims.
Gambia: Secco Managers Call for Early Announcement of Farm Gate Price
By Abdoulai G. Dibba Secco Managers have called on the Government to announce the farm gate prices of Groundnut one month before the start of the trade season. The Secco Managers made this call during a meeting in Jenoi, Lower River Region of The Gambia, designed to sensitize value chain stakeholders on the trends, requirements, potentials and opportunities in the agricultural sector particularly for groundnut, cashew and cereals.
Gambia: Draft Constitution Proposes Two Term Limit And Absolute Majority
The Constitutional Review Commission has shared the Constitution it has drafted with the public to get their feedback before the final draft is done and submitted, together with a report, to the President next month. The draft Constitution proposes that a candidate is declared elected as president if he or she polls more than half the votes cast. In short, under the proposed Constitution, no one can become President by winning less than half the votes cast.
Gambia: Jambur Imam Narrates His Ordeal to TRRC
The Imam of Jambur on Monday, 18th November 2019 gave a vivid account of how he was abducted by ex- President Yahya Jammeh's witch - hunters. The 58 - year - old said he was abducted together with his father and two of his uncles and taken to Kololi where they were given concoctions by the witch - hunters. The Imam said 62 people were identified as witches and wizards in Jambur by the witch - hunters. Former President Jammeh brought witch - hunters from Guinea Conkary sometime in 2009.
Gambia: The Lessons of the TRRC
The law providing for the TRRC is focused on revelation of truth as a basis of promoting reconciliation. However, victims/survivors have different opinions and expectations of the TRRC. The Commission members need to sit down and review the Act and ensure that all members fully digest the content and help the public to understand their mandate. Giving contrary signals would create a different expectation and this could lead to confusion. The revelations are many. The facts are becoming clearer.
Gambia: Intercepted Juvenile Fish Rots, Buried At Gunjur Beach
This is a developing story on the one carried in yesterday's publication of Foroyaa regarding the interception of a lorry with juvenile fish bound for the Golden Lead Fishmeal processing plant at Gunjur. The intercepted 'bonga' eventually got rotten and was buried along the shore of Gunjur beach yesterday November 11th 2019.
Angola/Gambia: Angola Fired Up Against Gambia
Angola are arsenal ready to complete a double qualifier win over Gambia's Scorpions today when the two sides face off at the November 1 Stadium in Luanda. The Antelopes are a fast growing side after completing a 3-1 aggregate triumph over Gambia in October in two legs in what was the World Cup preliminary show.
Gambia: SK West Coach On Sukuta Win - 'It Was a Hectic Game'
Serrekunda West coach Modou Lamin Gassama is relieved over his side scraping past former Super Nawettan champions Sukuta. It took a lone goal from Muhammed Kone in the 15th minute to inflict damage at the Manjai Father Gough mini-stadium yesterday evening. 'It was very hectic and we got an early goal and we scored in the first fifteen minutes of the game. Thank God we have positive results.
Gambia/Angola: Selection Headache for Gambian Coach Ahead of Today's Angola Game
Scorpions' gaffer Tom Saintfiet is facing tough moment over who to select in Gambia's today'Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. The Belgian is arguably the most spoilt for choice coach especially in attack. He is expected to retain a chunk of his winning team against Djibouti that could see Ablie Jallow maintained with Sulayman Marreh and Hamza Barry, defensive and attacking midfielders respectively, getting incorporated in the middle of the park.
Gambia: Ex-Police Officer Explains How He Las Labelled a Wizard
A former police officer has on Tuesday told the Truth Commission that he was demoted after refusing to take the concussion offered by the Yahya Jammeh's witch hunters in January 2009. Former Sergeant Mustapha Ceesay said his demotion came about when he refused to go with the witch-hunters to Baba Jobe's compound in Kotu to take the concussion. He said he was identified as a wizard by the Yahya Jammeh's squad of witch - hunters on the 13th January 2009.
Gambia: The Diaspora and the Electoral System
The question of Diaspora participation has already been settled by the Constitution and the electoral laws. Section 26 of the Constitution makes it abundantly clear that every Gambian citizen has a right to elect or be elected and no restriction should be imposed on such rights which are unreasonable and unjustifiable in a democratic society.
Gambia: 'Development Must Come Through Knowledge,' Halifa Sallah
Honourable Halifa Sallah, the Secretary - General of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) said there cannot be meaningful development without knowledge. "Development must come through knowledge - not through trial error or experimentation," Sallah said. Sallah, the National Assembly Member for Serrekunda said this at the launch of their party's magazine "Gonga" on Sunday, 10th November 2019. "Gambia is in a crisis - the crisis of mindset.
Gambia: Kings of Africa - Gambia Beach Volleyball Stars Eying U.S.$5000 Aspire Prize
Kings of Africa beach volleyball Gambian-born Sainey Jawo and Mbye Jarra will be out today looking to grab a staked US$5000 prize in Qatar. The Dubai-based sensations will be part of nineteen (19) countries vying for the World Beach Tour Aspire Beach Volleyball Cup. Both speak with enthusiasm in the lead up to the tournament beginning today running through to November 15th.
Gambia: Court Refuses Application for TRRC's Executive Secretary to Testify
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court on Monday 11th November made a ruling setting aside an application for the Executive Secretary of TRRC to appear before it and testify. The court held that the defence used the wrong form and advised them to use the appropriate form if they desire to reapply. This closes the chapter of the issuing of a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr Baba Galleh Jallow, the Executive Secretary of TRRC, at least for the time being.
Gambian Player Banned for 2 Games
A Gambian player has been suspended for two matches for indiscipline in Germany. Bakery Jatta left his second division German club Hamburg SV with having to complete the game with ten men after he came straight at the back of an opponent. Referee Dingert did not hesitate dishing out the red to send the Gunjur-born packing after just twenty-six minutes of play on Saturday.
Gambia: Super Nawettan Organising Committee Deny Punishing Brikama
Brikama zonal football team has not been served with punishment according to the Organising Committee of the Africell-sponsored Super Nawettan (SNOC). Brikama were believed to have been one of the sides lashed out for indiscipline along with Farafenni. Farafenni incurred wrath of SNOC in the form of a D10, 000 fine for pelting stones and throwing invectives. Brikama were also reported to have faced similar punitive measures after fans disrupted their previous game.
Gambia: Lorry Carrying Juvenile Fish Intercepted By Gunjur Youths
A lorry alleged to be carrying juvenile fish was intercepted by youth of Gunjur around the gate of the Golden Lead Fishmeal Plant on the 9th November 2019. This lorry was suspected to be from the Tanji fishing centre. Tension erupted between the youths and the people in the lorry for more than 1 hour before the lorry left the scene.
Gambia Government Sues Myanmar for Genocide Against Rohingya Muslims
The Government of the Gambia has filed a case against Myanmar for genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority of that country.
Gambia: Policeman Explains Involvement of Ex IGP in Jammeh's Witch-Hunting Exercise
A former Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO) of the Gambia Police Force has accused former Inspector General of Police, Ensa Badjie of leading the witch-hunters at the police headquarters in Banjul. RSM Abdou Colley appeared before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) on Monday, 11th November 2019 in the 10th session of the Commission focused mainly on Yahya Jammeh's witch-hunting exercise.
Gambia Hears Cases of Yahya Jammeh's Witch-Hunting Exercise
A former police officer has told the Truth Commission that he was demoted after refusing to take a concoction offered by Yahya Jammeh's witch hunters in January 2009. They were reported to have arrived in the country from Guinea in the early years of March 2009. Police officer Ensa Badjie See What Everyone is Watching
Gambia Files Genocide Case Against Myanmar
The Gambia has lodged a grievance with the United Nations' top court, calling for an end to genocide in Myanmar. The Southeast Asian country is accused of using rape and murder to persecute its Rohingya Muslim minority. The Gambia filed a case on Monday accusing Myanmar of genocide against its Muslim-minority Rohingya people.
Gambia Brings Genocide Case Against Myanmar
The Hague — The Gambia’s case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for violating the Genocide Convention, filed on November 11, 2019, will bring the first judicial scrutiny of Myanmar’s campaign of murder, rape, arson, and other atrocities against Rohingya Muslims, 10 nongovernmental organizations said.
Gambia: 750 KG of Cocaine Seized By Senegalese Navy, Says DLEAG Spokesperson
Drug Law Enforcement Agency the Gambia (DLEAG) has confirmed that the Senegalese Navy Supported by the Spanish Guardia Civil in the high seas seized 750kg of cocaine. The DLEA also stated that the Maritime Analysis Operation Center (MAOC) based in Portugal coordinated the operation.
Gambia: Butcher Explains How They Were Arrested By the Police
Lamin Jallow, a butcher - who is residing in the Coastal road, has on Tuesday, explained how he was arrested and taken away by security agents at the Anti-crime unit at Bijio. He said on the 3 November, a group of men walked into his butchery shop and identified themselves as officers from the Anti-crime. He added: "The officers asked me what was inside my refrigerator?
Gambia: TRRC to Hear Testimonies On Ex-President Jammeh's 'Witch-Hunting Exercise'
The TRRC will commence its tenth hearing next week with testimonies on the so-called 'witch-hunting exercise' initiated by former President Jammeh, a TRRC press release revealed. The statement indicated that the TRRC will move to communities to gather information on this matter.
Gambia: Publishing Industry Grows As Two Gambians Launch Books
Two Gambian writers on Saturday November 2nd, launched their books. Thus adding up to more than two hundred books that Gambians have published since 2016. Their publications have added to the proliferation of writing in the country recently, especially since the dawn of the new Gambia.
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