Africa: Cancer Poses Serious Threat to Humanity!

[ad_1] Tackling cancer is one of the most formidable challenges facing our society. The disease, which remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, knows no boundaries affecting people across all walks of life, irrespective of gender, age or socio-economic status. In the past one year, the number of new cases of cancer in the world increased to more than 15 million, with deaths increasing to 12 million. Much of the burden of cancer incidence, morbidity, and […]

October 30, 2024

News

Gambia: GFF Domestic League Commences Next Month

[ad_1] The 2024-2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Domestic League season is set to begin next month following the conclusion of the GFF Club Management Meeting at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum on Saturday. The country's league clubs are currently preparing themselves physically fit ahead of the commencement of the new league campaign. Hawks, Hart FC and Gambian Dutch Lions all gained promotion to the country's Elite League following their sterling performance in the Second Division League last […]

October 23, 2024

News

Gambia Announces Visa-Free Entry for Saudi Citizens

[ad_1] The Government of the Gambia has announced on Wednesday, 7 February, 2024 that there will be a visa-free entry for the citizens of Saudi Arabia into the country. "A decision has been taken to ease entry procedures for all Saudi Citizens travelling to The Gambia," the Foreign Ministry said. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad, this is to encourage and facilitate the travel of Saudi Nationals to The Gambia for investment, trade and tourism. 'The […]

February 11, 2024

Entertainment

Gambia: Janjanbureh Celebrates 7th Kankurang Festival in Grand Style

[ad_1] The 7th Edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival which was celebrated from the 26th to 28th of January 2024 has been described as one of its kind in the historic Island of Janjanbureh also known as McCarthy Island and Georgetown. The three-day festival that brought together thousands of visitors, tourists, and lovers of culture allowed everyone to mingle, and enjoy themselves while it also created chances of business opportunities for investors especially those who want to invest in the […]

February 1, 2024

Africa

Africa: Let’s Encourage Free Trade, Movement in Africa!

[ad_1] Transport and logistics infrastructure are an integral component in the implementation of the AfCFTA ideals. It not only provides access to consumer markets, connects raw materials to beneficiary markets, promotes regional integration, but also improves connectivity to the global economy. It is always sad to come to the reality that African nations are still creating barriers, thus shutting their doors to development. Europe and other advanced nations were able to first deal with investment and free trade zones in […]

January 31, 2024

Africa

Africa: What Is Genocide? Six Western Countries Want a Broader Application of Genocide – Experts Unpack Why It Matters

[ad_1] In November 2023, six western states filed a joint application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing for an ample and expansive understanding of genocide. This intervention, as it is legally termed, was made by Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK in relation to the genocide case The Gambia filed against Myanmar in 2019. The still on-going case revolves around the violent expulsion of Rohingya people from Myanmar into Bangladesh. Our research focus is on […]

January 19, 2024

Africa

Africa: Defending Champions Senegal Gearing Up for Title Defense Opener Against the Gambia

[ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations defending champions, Senegal kick off their title defense on Monday, 15 January against The Gambia. The Lions of Teranga and The Scorpions officially open what has been deemed as the Group of death in a Group C also consisting of Cameroon and Guinea. Nothing less than a second consecutive title would a smile on coach Aliou Cisse and his star-studded squad that is touted as one of the tournament favourites with star players […]

January 15, 2024

Gambia