Foroyaa Newspaper

15/07/2024

Today, the Gambian Parliament has rejected a bill to lift the ban on Female Ge***al Mutilation/Circumcision (FGM/C).

29/12/2023

https://foroyaa.net/how-a-former-convict-became-a-trainer-at-insight-training-center/

By Nelson Manneh

29/12/2023

https://foroyaa.net/inside-gambias-immigration-racket/

By Yankuba Jallow

15/11/2023

Greetings everyone,

These two pictures are the cover for the special edition of Foroyaa Newspaper. It is called Foroyaa Supplement. There was a first edition and this is the second edition.

This edition covers some of the controversial issues surrounding the Draft Constitution of 2020. The edition covers the issue of secularism, citizenship and some other topics. It is available for D50. We can deliver it to you. In case you need it, you can please let me know.

This supplement is a form of advocacy journalism in a view to usher a Gambia to a Third Republic.

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12/10/2023

Unlocking Africa's Potential: NGOs Unite for Human Rights, Democracy, and Trade
ARUSHA, TANZANIA – The stage is set for a remarkable three-day gathering of champions for human rights, democracy, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), in partnership with the African Commission for Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), proudly announces the "Forum on the Participation of NGOs in the 77th Ordinary Sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and 42nd African Human Rights Book Fair," taking place from October 16th to 18th, 2023, at the prestigious Arusha International Conference Center.
Diverse voices will converge at this event, bringing together representatives from African civil society and NGOs, international organizations, youth advocates, human rights champions, academics, and media professionals. The common goal is to foster cooperation and strengthen the protection and promotion of human rights in Africa, guided by the theme of "ACCELERATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA IMPLEMENTATION," aligning with the African Union's focus for 2023.
What to Expect: In-depth Insights: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the state of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Africa through thought-provoking discussions and presentations.
Network and Partner: Forge meaningful connections and collaborative partnerships with fellow participants and stakeholders, further enhancing the impact of your work.
Recommendations and Resolutions: Propose and adopt recommendations and resolutions that will be presented at the opening of the 77th Ordinary Session, shaping the human rights landscape in Africa.
Annual African Human Rights Book Fair: Delve into the latest publications and research in the field of human rights at the 42nd African Human Rights Book Fair.

25/04/2023

Registrar of Companies Alieu Jallow has been removed from his position by his superiors at the State Law Office after he declined to execute what he called illegal instructions from the Central Bank of The Gambia and the Ministry of Justice.

By a letter dated 24th April 2023 and addressed to the Central Bank, of The Gambia, Jallow wrote ““I have no ‘legal responsibility’ to recognize [legalize] the role of the Central Bank in the validation of what in the eyes of the law does not exist.”

Please click on the link for more details.

By Yankuba Jallow Registrar of Companies Alieu Jallow has been removed from his position by his superiors at the State Law Office after he declined to execute what he called illegal instructions fr…

12/04/2023

By Momodou Jarju There is a rising teenage referee in The Gambia. His name: Muhammed Sanneh. His prowess has caught the eyes of many. And he is not oblivious of this fact as he continues to deliver whenever he takes center stage to officiate a football match. Muhammed, 17, was among seven central referees and 12 assistant referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to officiate in the maiden edition of the CAF Pan African U-15 school football championship in Durban, South Africa....

By Momodou Jarju There is a rising teenage referee in The Gambia. His name: Muhammed Sanneh. His prowess has caught the eyes of many. And he is not oblivious of this fact as he continues to deliver…

30/03/2023

By: Aja Musu Bah 40-year-old Myelopathy patient, Sheikh Tijan Njie, solicits immediate assistance for overseas treatment and to ameliorate the poor condition of his compound in Bundung which he said he floods during the rainy season, making him face serious challenges walking through it. Myelopathy is an injury of the spinal cord due to severe compression that may result from trauma, congenital stenosis, degenerative disease or disc herniation....

By: Aja Musu Bah 40-year-old Myelopathy patient, Sheikh Tijan Njie, solicits immediate assistance for overseas treatment and to ameliorate the poor condition of his compound in Bundung which he sai…

30/03/2023

By: Kebba AF Touray The Rice Value Chain Transformation Project (RVCTP) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Wednesday 29th March 2023, handed over 60 Tablets to the Department of Planning of the said Ministry, worth US$3.5 million. The equipment was procured through the project's additional funding mechanism called 'African Emergency Food Production Facility' (AEFPF), is additional financing under the Rice Value Chain Transformation Project, funded by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB)....

By: Kebba AF Touray The Rice Value Chain Transformation Project (RVCTP) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Wednesday 29th March 2023, handed over 60 Tablets to the Department of Planning of the said M…

30/03/2023

By Mustapha Jallow Bai Dodou Jallow, the director of scientific affairs for Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) on Tuesday said the Gambia needs advanced testing facilities to be able to detect and verify more on labelling of goods imported in the country. The FSQA official made these statement at his head office in Pipeline on 28th March 2023, while making clarification on reports that Alvihag supermarket is selling expired foods to its customers, during which the authority claimed that their findings did not see any evidence of expired products being sold at the supermarket in 2023....

By Mustapha Jallow Bai Dodou Jallow, the director of scientific affairs for Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) on Tuesday said the Gambia needs advanced testing facilities to be able to detec…

30/03/2023

By: Kebba AF Touray The Vice President of the Gambia, Muhammad BS Jallow, has told the assembly that the government will resubmit the draft constitution to the National Assembly. He reiterated that government is committed to promulgating a new constitution and that effort is ongoing in this regard. "In terms of the constitution, the government remains committed to the process and is working towards the revision of the draft constitution with the aim of reaching consensus....

By: Kebba AF Touray The Vice President of the Gambia, Muhammad BS Jallow, has told the assembly that the government will resubmit the draft constitution to the National Assembly. He reiterated that…

30/03/2023

By Yankuba Jallow & Kemeseng Sanneh (KEXX) Correspondences obtained by Foroyaa from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) at the Ministry of Justice have indicated that Vista Bank is not a registered bank in The Gambia. The ROC’s correspondences, which Foroyaa have, confirm that Vista Bank is not in their system. First International Bank Limited is owned by Slok Nigeria Limited. The current bank, Vista, is not in the registry of companies....

By Yankuba Jallow & Kemeseng Sanneh (KEXX) Correspondences obtained by Foroyaa from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) at the Ministry of Justice have indicated that Vista Bank is not a registere…