Gambian girl launches a book A young Gambian girl, Awa Badara Joof, who is currently studying political science at the University of The Gambia on Saturday, 8th June 2019, launched her first book entitled Flow. The book launch was well attended with many dignitaries gracing the occasion. In his review of the book, Mr Ebrima […]
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Corruption scandal rock Macky’s Senegal
Corruption scandal rock Macky’s Senegal A report on the BBC Panorama Program has unearthed corruption in the Senegalese energy industry. There are claims of corruption involving Mr Alieu Salla, brother of Macky Sall. The reports have it that a company called Petro-Tim was given exploration rights in two blocks in Senegal. This company has often […]
New bank notes to be released
New bank notes to be released The Central Bank of The Gambia is set to release new bank notes soon. According to the Facebook page of the bank, these notes are: five dalasi, ten dalasi, twenty, dalasi, fifty dalasi, one hundred dalasi and a two hundred dalasi note. These notes do not have the pictures […]
Chinese Embassy officials visit Nusrat Senior Secondary School
Chinese Embassy officials visit Nusrat Senior Secondary School Musa Bah On Tuesday, 28th May, 2019 three officials from the embassy of The People’s Republic of China went to Nusrat Senior Secondary School on a cultural visit. The three officials are Mr. Li, Head of the Political Section, Mr. He Mau, Attaché of the Political Section […]
Seven Soldiers Get 9 Years for Treason
Seven Soldiers Get 9 Years for Treason Musa Bah On Monday, 27th May 2019 seven soldiers of the Gambia Armed Forces were handed sentences of 9 years for treason and other charges in Yundum. These same soldiers were on Friday found guilty by the same court along with one other solider. They were found guilty […]