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Celebrating World Press Freedom Day

Fatoumatta: Journalists worldwide, including the Gambia, will celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2020. The day is set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right […]

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On Presidential Attack on Rights Activist Madi Jobarteh, Every Gambia Must be Concerned

Every Gambian must be concerned and forcefully condemn the scathing attack launched against the person of Rights Activist Madi Jobarteh by no less a person than the Head of State. Before the country’s religious leaders, President Adama Barrow dishonestly and misguidedly branded the activist as an arsonist whose only interest […]

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An Open Letter To President Adama Barrow

Dear Sir,                                                                                                                “Uneasy lies a head that wears a crown” As a concerned citizen, I deem it fitting to put my thoughts to you through this open letter with regards to your statement on Koriteh Day, 2 May 2022.  Sir, I am gripped with fear that your statement and […]

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HE President Barrow’s Eid-Ul-Fitr Message

Fellow Gambians and Residents of The Gambia, All praise is due to Allah for allowing us to witness another Eid-ul-Fitr, or Koriteh, which marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan. We are particularly thankful that Allah has granted us the health and ability to fulfil the religious obligation […]