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UN Pressured To Act On Gambia
Amnesty international has made 17 point recommendations...
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UN Pressured To Act On Gambia
Amnesty international has made 17 point recommendations to United Nations members expressing concern about The Gambia’s flagrant violation of human rights. The rights group wants the country to either comply with the special rapporteur’s demands or bear the brunt for terrorising ordinary citizens. AI felt the need to[Read More…]
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Jali Pa Suso Talks About History And Culture
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GCC Revamps Executive Line Up
Press Release GCC revamping to meeting ongoing challenges The Gambia Consultative Council, in order to meet past and new challenges, has revamped its executive. In light of the recent resignation of a high profile member, Mr. Falai Baldeh, and the aborted effort to restore democracy[Read More…]
UN Pressured To Act On Gambia
Amnesty international has made 17 point recommendations to United Nations members expressing concern about The Gambia’s flagrant violation of human rights. The rights group wants the country to either comply with the special rapporteur’s demands or bear the brunt for terrorising ordinary citizens. AI felt the need to[Read More…]
Jammeh Bans Gambling, Yes To Dictatorship
The Gambia Radio and Television Services last night broadcast the new banning orders placed on regular and deep rooted past time playing lotteries, betting and other gambling games in the country. Many observers are perplexed with the new development. However, fears are growing that, President[Read More…]
Origin Of The Word ‘Aku’
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The Cartoon Character
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