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The National Nutrition Agency (NANA) in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) have recently concluded two day capacity building training for media personnel on basic nutrition, food fortification and bio fortification In Foni, Bwaim. The training was meant to equipped media personnel with the requisite knowledge to inform the masses on micronutrient deficiencies and strategies to employ in addressing it. Sally Jarju, President Health Journalists Association thanked NANA for their unflinching support to the Association, saying the training will enable AoHJ to fulfill its mission of promoting accurate health journalism through invaluable assistance in areas such as training, funding, and resource provision. She said the training w ill equip health journalists to “effectively report on a wide range of nutrition-related topics, from malnutrition to healthy diets, thereby contributing to improved public health outcomes.” she said. She added: “I encourage you all to give great atte...

West African regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday approved the creation of a special tribunal to try crimes committed in Gambia during the military dictatorship. The historic decision was announced at a summit of regional heads of state held in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. The tribunal will cover alleged crimes committed under military dictator Yahya Jammeh, whose rule from 1996 to 2017 was marked by arbitrary detentions, sexual abuse and extrajudicial killings. Jammeh lost the presidential election in 2016 and went into exile in Equatorial Guinea a year later after initially refusing to step down. Calls for justice for victims of the dictatorship have been growing for years in Gambia, a country surrounded by Senegal except for a small Atlantic coastline. In 2021, a truth commission concluded its hearings with strong recommendations, urging the government to try the perpetrators. In May, Jammeh’s former interior minister was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Swiss court for these crimes ...

Human Rights Day was formed on the anniversary of the founding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document created at the UN General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948. The declaration enshrines in international law the human rights that all people are entitled to.  Despite the declaration, all around the world human rights are being challenged, degraded and attacked. That is why this year, on Human Rights Day, we pay tribute to five human rights defenders who have worked tirelessly to defend people’s rights and have been persecuted as a result.  Jemimah Steinfeld, CEO at Index on Censorship said:  “In this increasingly polarised and authoritarian world these people stand out as beacons of hope and light. It’s depressing to think that over 75 years since the Declaration, we still need a day like this but that should not detract from the bravery and fortitude of these people. May their example show us all how we can all better fight injustice.”

  The Gambia Press Union (GPU) in partnership with the International Idea through the support from the European Union (EU) on Tuesday concluded a two day comprehensive training for Press Editors' and Journalists on conflict sensitive media coverage of the Implementation of The Government's White Paper on the TRRC Recommendations. The event held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Kerr Serign, brought together media editors' and journalists to acquire requisite knowledge on the implementation reports of the TRRC Recommendations.  Jainaba Faye, Head Of Country Office, International Idea highlighted the significance of the training, whils urging journalists to treat victims with dignity, respect and compassion when reporting on conflict sensitive reporting. “It is important to note that every story you report has a human face behind it.  This is especially true when it comes to victims of crime or human rights abuses.  Victim and conflict ...

 The Gambia Press Union (GPU) in partnership with the International Federation Of Journalists (IFJ) and support from the European Union (EU) on Thursday 28, November 2024 trained community radio journalists from various media houses. The event was held at the Wallymann Hotel, North Bank Region. The two day capacity building training was aimed at equipping journalists with comprehensive knowledge on migration trends, and its impacts across communities. Sainey Dibba, Manager Farafenni community radio highlighted the significance of the training for Journalists in the North Bank. He further commended the Gambia Press Union for initiating the training. Isatou Keita, the Vice President of the Gambia Press Union equally spoke on the importance of the training. She urged the participants to utilize the knowledge gained from the training. Papa Tunkara, Chairman Kerewan Area Council (KAC). said migration is not only a local or regional problem but an international phenomenon with overwhelmi...

The Judiciary of The Gambia in partnership with the American Bar Association has on Monday kick-off a two day capacity building Ethics training for Notaries Public, Commissioners for Oats and Justice of Peace. The event was held at the Bakadaji Hotel, Kololi. The Chairperson of the association, Amadou Touray, went down memory lane to catalogued the significant strides registered by the association since its inception. Abdou Conteh, of the Judicial Secretary highlighted the significance of the training, and further urged the participants to utilize the knowledge gain from the training.  The event aims to enhance the ethical standards and practices within these professions.  On behalf of the Chief Justice of The Gambia, Omar MM Njie said the training serves as an integral part of the Judiciary's strategic plan 2021-2025. “Serving as a significant step towards cultivating integrity, ethical conduct and excellence in your respective roles.” he said. He added: “Your roles whether i...

On behalf of the Secretary General- Party Leader and the National Executive Committee of the United Democratic Party, we congratulate  PASTEF on the massive legislative mandate given by the Senegalese voters.  It is a resounding endorsement of the PASTEF platform and testament to the desire of the Senegalese people to chart a new path forward.  This movement has inspired hope in young people, not only in Senegal, but across the region and The Gambia, much of whose young people express admiration for what they see in Senegal.  We draw inspiration from their persistent determination and perseverance against the forces of state capture as much as has been true for Gambians in our struggle against tyranny and self-perpetuating rule.  Through its struggle in preserving the integrity of the Senegalese constitution, PASTEF has assured the supremacy of the Senegalese constitution and in the process ushered in a democratic leadership that is patriotic, measured and inspi...