Gambia: Proposed FGM Bill 'Downplayed'

Anti-FGM campaigners argue that the lack of a law banning the practice weakens the legitimacy and impact of advocacy against harmful tradition practice. Activists Amie Bojang Sissoho, Dr. Isatou Touray, Amie Sillah and Mary Small at Monday's launch of One Billion Rising 2016 (Photo Credit: MSJoof/TNBES/Octover 2015)

Dr. Touray: 1Billion Rising 2016 Calls For Change

“The [West Africa] region is inundated with all forms of violence ranging from FGM, early or forced marriage, rape, state impunity and the ravages of war with its gender dimensions,” she said. (Photo Credit: MSJoof/TNBES/October 2015)

Statements: 70th UN General Assembly 2015

In this photo, Speakers from US, Cuba, China, Russia, Iran line up for 70th UN General Assembly (Photo Credit: Deutsche Welle)

Mogens Lykketoft: UNGA President Says Migrants Are Entitled To Protection

Mogens Lykketoft (centre), President of 70th UN General Assembly; Left - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; and Right -Tegegnework Gettu, Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management (UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe)

United Nations Still Essential But Needs Reform to Be ‘Fit for Purpose’ in Coming Decades

UN General Assembly - mPhoto taken from Asian News Channel

The United Nations, notwithstanding its inadequacies and failures, was an indispensable “family of nations” that had nurtured countries in search of equality, peace and prosperity, the General Assembly heard as it continued its annual debate.

UNGA 2015: Statement by The Gambia’s Vice President Dr. Isatou Njie-Saidy

"It is imperative that as agents of change, the United Nations must not fail to account for and cement the implementation of critical resolutions designed to assist our member nations, and indeed, the entire universe for the improvement and sustainment of a better quality of life," Dr. Isatou Njie-Saidy said. (Photo: Daily Observer)

Gambian Film ‘House Maid’ Gets America Screening on September 26

Jallow, who starred in the Film as Cherno, said: “The film is significant because it helps society understand that house maids are not slaves and must not be treated as such.”  (Photo Credit: Zaidi Entertainment Production)

Governments Should Tackle Conditions For Migrants’ Future in Africa

US Ambassador Reuben Brigety says 'it is critical for migrants receiving countries to ensure they are screened appropriately upon arrival and those who have legitimate asylum claims be given an opportunity to present those claims' (Photo: MSJoof/TNBES)

Africans Have To Demand That Their Governments Respect Their Rights

US Ambassador Reuben Brigety says 'power never concedes anything that is not demanded of it' (Photo: MSJoof/TNBES)

Gambia: Business Sector Needs Solution To Challenges For Funding NGOs

GCCI Board Member Dawda Sarge (far right) says private sector “shy away from investing sufficiently in national development due to high risks like weak governance, regulatory uncertainties, and weak rule of law among other structural barriers.”  (Photo: MSJoof/TNBES)

EU-funded €4.5 Million Justice Reform Project Launch Preparations for Civic Awareness

Musa Baldeh, a student of St. Therese’s in Fula Bantang speaks to TNBES at an NCCE training on the formation of civic education clubs in schools, May 2014 (Photo Credit: MSJoof/TNBES)

Lecturer at GPU School of Journalism Dies

Irmelin Mei Viegas with students during a field trip (Photo Credit: Irmelin/FacebookTimeline) Irmelin was intelligent and inspirational, and has a great sense of humour, said Zainab Faal (Right, in black shirt)

The Gambia Marks 50th Anne

Jammeh inspects parade Wednesday at the national stadium in Bakau (Photo Credit: Independence Golden Jubilee Official/Facebook)

‘We Kept The Fighting Spirit To The End’

A Valedictory Statement by Talibeh Hydara, a Graduate of The Gambia Press Union School of Journalism. 

 

Valedictorian Talibeh Hydara (Photo Credit: Sang Mendy)

Talibeh Hydara, the best student at the school, said Friday that 12 of 20 students, who started the course in 2012, had kept a fighting spirit to the end of a rigorous academic challenge. 

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) School of Journalism graduate its first batch of students who attained a higher diploma in journalism during a ceremony held at a local hotel in Kololi.

“We kept this spirit, not just because we wanted to, but because we had the best lecturers whose inputs were magnetic,” Mr. Hydara said on Jan. 16, 2015.

Read on, his full statement:

Gambia: Journalism School Graduate First Batch

Students pose to the cameras shortly before the opening ceremony (Photo Credit: Sang Mendy)

The Black Spring in West Africa: Call for Action in Togo

'We believe Togo is next in this trend of civil unrest, therefore we request that you utilize your influence to bring inquiries about the region and Togo in specific,' writes Seeds of Togo

In 2012, tens of thousands of people took part in violent protests in Lome against electoral reforms they say favour the ruling party. (Photo: BBC)

Lawyer confirms Senegal’s ‘expulsion’ of Gambian opposition leader

Sheikh Sidia Bayo speaking to Senegalese media (Photo taken from Twitter)

Taranga FM is back on air, but its news programme is being censored

The FM Station has suffered repeated crackdown from Gambian authorities (Photo taken from CPJ)

Two Defendants Charged for their Role in an Attempted Coup in The Gambia

Defendants Charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Neutrality Act and Conspiracy to Possess Firearms in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence

They are charged with making an expedition against a “friendly nation” and conspiring to possess fire arms. In pic – President Yahya Jammeh, right, with Taiwan leader [Photo by EPA]

Pres. Jammeh appoints another journalist as minister

The Gambia‘s new Information Minister, Sheriff Bojang, is the proprietor of The Standard, an independent daily newspaper. (Photo Credit: Facebook/Sheriff Bojang)

Jammeh calls ‘coup plot’ a 'terrorist attack'

Meanwhile, there have been reports of ‘dozens arrests’ including military personnel and civilians after the foiled attack, according to reports. The government is yet to confirm the arrests but the President had said Wednesday that those involved will be dealt with. (Photo Credit: EPA)

US deny involvement in Gambia coup attempt

On December 30, 2014, an armed group led by former State Guard Commander Lt. Col. Lamin Sanneh attacked the presidential palace in Banjul, the capital overnight – with heavy gunfire that lasted hours.