Who Owes Who? "External debts, climate debts and reparations in the Jubilee year"
Africa is owed US$36 trillion in climate debt by rich polluting countries, a new report by ActionAid shows. More in the press release, which contains a link to download the report.
Janjanbureh Council’s No-Show Disrupts Parliamentary Select Committee’s Oversight Engagement
Parliament’s Media Team issued this statement, highlighting that a no-show by Janjanbureh Council has resulted in a scheduled oversight meeting being cancelled. As a result, a Parliamentary Select Committee’s planned oversight trip to visit sites in the regions has also been cancelled. This is not the first time such disruption is occurring from Janjanbureh Council. More in the presser.
ECOWAS Issues Statement on Withdrawl of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS
ECOWAS issues statement on withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the ECOWAS. More in this press release.
EU Allocates D718 Million to Strengthen The Gambia’s Ability to Provide Services
The European Union allocates 718 million Dalasi to strengthen the State’s ability to provide services to the population. More in the press release.
RRF: Honouring Reuel’s Memory by Uplifting Others
Children disability awareness and support organisation Remembering Reuel Foundation issued this heartwarming end-of-year statement honouring their beloved Reuel, who inspired them to form this organisation and advocate for the rights of children with disabilities and also provide support to them. More in this press release.
First Gom Sa Bopa Cypher of 2025 Features Panel Discussion & Artists Performances
Team Gom Sa Bopa organised it’s first Cypher Street Rap Battles on 4th January 2025, which featured a panel discussion on the state of the art and entertainment sector in The Gambia and featured various artist performances and an Open Mic session where artists will compete for D100,000 and various additional incentives to be crown Cypher Champion 2025. More in this press release.
IEC Announces Council By-Election for Massembeh Ward in Mansakonko
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issued a statement announcing by-elections for Massembeh Ward in Mansakonko Administrative Area in February 2025. Here is a link to the statement from the IEC.
Ministry of Health Prioritises AfDB Grant Over Diaspora Support
The Ministry of Health issued a statement highlighting that they have prioritised a grant from the AfDB to develop and renovate health centers in Chamen Nianija after granting approval for the Diaspora Club to develop a Maternity Ward in Chamen.
More in their press release.
Bishop Manga Delivers 2025 New Year Message on “Liberation”
This is the 2025 New Years message by the Most Rev'd Bannie E F Manga, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church The Gambia and the Chairman of The Gambia Christian Council.
More in the statement.
Bishop Manga Delivers 2024 Christmas Message on “The Gift of Children”
This is the 2024 Christmas message by the Most Rev'd Bannie E F Manga, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church The Gambia and the Chairman of The Gambia Christian Council.
More in his statement.
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