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The Shape of Things to Come

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The ongoing bloodbath in Guinea Conakry is hardly a surprise to keen watchers of politics of that country since the junta came to power last year....

Gambia Is Among Least Child-friendly Governments

Monday, September 14, 2009

The government of The Gambia has been found to be one of the least child-friendly governments in Africa, ranking 49th in the child-friendly index,...

As Women Empowerment Project launched

Friday, October 24, 2008

Gambian women assured of Gov’t support Alhaji Dr. Yahya Jammeh, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, has assured Gambian women of his...

National MDGs report discussed

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

The statutory draft report of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for 2007 was on Monday validated at a one-day meeting convened at Paradise...

NYP Speaker receives Peace and Love award

Friday, August 22, 2008

Honourable Lamin F Bojang, the speaker of the National Youth Parliament, has has recieved the award of PEACE and LOVE Medal from Energy Boys and...

Security concern: a genuine priority

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

In this age, security concerns form a crucial part of the policies of all governments. No matter the size or geographical location of a country, the...

Impact of tourism in Africa

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

The impact of tourism in Africa accounts for more cash moving from rich to poor countries than governments give in aid. Tourism constitutes over 10%...

Ecowas meets on conflict, peace-building

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

A four-day Zonal Strategic Planning Meeting on Conflict Prevention and Peace-bulding, organised by the Ecowas Commission, kicked-off yesterday, at...

African Liberation Day No easy victories

Friday, May 23, 2008

On April 15, 1958, in the city of Accra Ghana, African leaders and political activists gathered at the first Conference of Independent African...

A Good Start is Half the Work

Thursday, May 15, 2008

It is with great delight that we welcome the governments initiative in leasing a plot of land measuring 265 hectares to the Gambia Investment...