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'Climate change violates human rights'A new network of civil society organisation across Africa has formed an alliance to bring forth a human rights approach to the climate change negotiation table.
During the launching of this alliance in The Gambia the Pan African Climate justice Alliance (PACJA) has hammered home the point that climate change threatens, and causes devastation to people's lives, mainly those in sub Saharan Africa. Read more. |
Gambia consolidating gains in the fight against malaria
Figures from stakeholders in the fight against malaria in The Gambia ha suggested a considerable gain being registered by the Gambia , government in its fight against malaria pandemic.
The country is fast-moving towards a zero malaria death target and researchers give evidence of ‘continuous decline of both infection and death-due-to-malaria figures.
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The country is fast-moving towards a zero malaria death target and researchers give evidence of ‘continuous decline of both infection and death-due-to-malaria figures.
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Veteran broadcaster urges journalists to use language correctly
Marcel Thomasi is a retired English teacher and veteran broadcaster
As part of the professional training programme of the GPU- GAMES Project, an English language pilot project that hired Gambian-based teacher has graduated 14 students after a three-month intensive training on journalism English.
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ACE - will the broadband bring bread to Africa's poor?
After four years of talking the walk, walking the talk, hopes and misgivings, the cable has finally come to life. But how the US$700 million investment would be optimally utilised to benefit ordinary citizens remains to be seen. This, in a free-market system like Gambia’s, is a mammoth task primarily placed on the relative not-too-broad shoulders of Papa Yusupha Njie and Co.
However, the question on many people's lips is whether ACE will bring bread to Africa’s poor?
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However, the question on many people's lips is whether ACE will bring bread to Africa’s poor?
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More can be done to get justice
for Deyda Hydara
By Elisabeth Witchel/CPJ Impunity Campaign Consultant
In the eight years since unidentified assailants shot and killed Deyda Hydara of The Gambia, no one has been held to account.
The late 2004 murder of Hydara, an immensely respected editor, columnist, and press freedom advocate known for his criticism of President Yahya Jammeh's repressive media policies, became a rallying point for Gambian journalists and the human rights community--a symbol of the violent means by which activists and journalists are silenced and of the impunity that envelops acts of intimidation, ranging from arson to torture and murder.
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In the eight years since unidentified assailants shot and killed Deyda Hydara of The Gambia, no one has been held to account.
The late 2004 murder of Hydara, an immensely respected editor, columnist, and press freedom advocate known for his criticism of President Yahya Jammeh's repressive media policies, became a rallying point for Gambian journalists and the human rights community--a symbol of the violent means by which activists and journalists are silenced and of the impunity that envelops acts of intimidation, ranging from arson to torture and murder.
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Musa Jawneh steps down as president of farmers platform
The president of national farmers Platform Musa Jawneh, has announced that he is stepping down as president of the umbrella organization for farmer associations, and give way for members to elect new executive to drive the orgnisation’s agenda in the coming years.
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Read details here.
Malawian VP opens LEAD Pan African Session
Khumbo Hastings Kachali, Vice President of Malawi has today, Monday 12th November 2012 officially presided over the opening ceremony of the LEAD Pan African Session at the Golden Peacock Hotel, Lilongwe.
Leadership for Environment and Sustainable Development (LEAD) is considered "the most successful leadership program on the continent of Africa". This session in Malawi will witness the graduation of about 120 Associates from 8 countries, among them 38 senegambian Associates (including 5 Gambians).
Young and mid-career professionals from 8 African countries, along with 15 participating countries, have gathered in the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe for this event. Read more here
Leadership for Environment and Sustainable Development (LEAD) is considered "the most successful leadership program on the continent of Africa". This session in Malawi will witness the graduation of about 120 Associates from 8 countries, among them 38 senegambian Associates (including 5 Gambians).
Young and mid-career professionals from 8 African countries, along with 15 participating countries, have gathered in the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe for this event. Read more here
AYM elects new executive, adopts constitution
The Association of Youths in the Media (AYM) has on Friday, 12th October 2012 elected new executive committee to steer its affairs for the next three years. The association, founded in 2001, also validated and adopted a constitution to regulate its affairs and activities in accordance with the Ethics of Journalism.
Mr. Sanna Camara, a journalism trainer at The Gambia Press Union, has been elected President, while Sarjo C. Singhateh of Foroyaa as Vice President. Saikou Jammeh, editor of The Daily News was elected Secretary Gneral and Fatou I. Touray of Gambia Info newspaper as assistant secretary general. Gibriel Jasseh of West Coast Radio, who was Secretary General of the outgoing executive, has been retained as the Treasurer while Abdoulie Nget as assistant. Namory Trawally, editor of Sports View was co-opted into the executive.
AYM, was formed with a mission to enhance the development of youths practicing in the media to the highest level possible. It hopes to achieve this through encouraging youth in the media in their various works; developing talents of youth media practitioners and preparing them in becoming future leaders and decision makers at national and international levels. In order to achieve gender equity, in addition, the association would provide an opportunity to exchange best practices for mutual benefits.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Camara thanked his colleagues for bestowing trust and confidence in him to serve as their president. He said he has been equally humbled by the gesture and shall endeavor to live up to the expectation of the membership in particular and the Gambian media as a whole.
He however admits the challenge of bringing the association to its former vibrancy as the sole youth-media association back in the early years of the last decade. He sounded upbeat that with the support, cooperation and collaboration of the executive and membership, there wouldn’t be any hurdle they cannot overcome. He thanked Sainabou Kujabi-Njie for her spirited leadership strides in reviving the association.
Modou Thomas formerly of Radio 1 FM was the first president of the AYM, followed by Lamin SM Jaiteh of GRTS Radio. Membership of AYM is open to practicing journalists who however have attained outstanding status in the field of journalism or media work in The Gambia.
Mr. Sanna Camara, a journalism trainer at The Gambia Press Union, has been elected President, while Sarjo C. Singhateh of Foroyaa as Vice President. Saikou Jammeh, editor of The Daily News was elected Secretary Gneral and Fatou I. Touray of Gambia Info newspaper as assistant secretary general. Gibriel Jasseh of West Coast Radio, who was Secretary General of the outgoing executive, has been retained as the Treasurer while Abdoulie Nget as assistant. Namory Trawally, editor of Sports View was co-opted into the executive.
AYM, was formed with a mission to enhance the development of youths practicing in the media to the highest level possible. It hopes to achieve this through encouraging youth in the media in their various works; developing talents of youth media practitioners and preparing them in becoming future leaders and decision makers at national and international levels. In order to achieve gender equity, in addition, the association would provide an opportunity to exchange best practices for mutual benefits.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Camara thanked his colleagues for bestowing trust and confidence in him to serve as their president. He said he has been equally humbled by the gesture and shall endeavor to live up to the expectation of the membership in particular and the Gambian media as a whole.
He however admits the challenge of bringing the association to its former vibrancy as the sole youth-media association back in the early years of the last decade. He sounded upbeat that with the support, cooperation and collaboration of the executive and membership, there wouldn’t be any hurdle they cannot overcome. He thanked Sainabou Kujabi-Njie for her spirited leadership strides in reviving the association.
Modou Thomas formerly of Radio 1 FM was the first president of the AYM, followed by Lamin SM Jaiteh of GRTS Radio. Membership of AYM is open to practicing journalists who however have attained outstanding status in the field of journalism or media work in The Gambia.
'Radio still relevant to society' - says ICFJ expert
Radio, despite the varying technological and digital advancements over the past three decades, has succeeded in reinforcing its relevance to society even today, an ICFJ expert on a training mission to Gambia said.
Radio is still the easiest, most accessible, and the most economical form of communication. “Actually, the digital age has inspired more radio use. So what people are doing is, they are using new technologies as a way to access radio on a 24-hour cycle….,” she said.
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Radio is still the easiest, most accessible, and the most economical form of communication. “Actually, the digital age has inspired more radio use. So what people are doing is, they are using new technologies as a way to access radio on a 24-hour cycle….,” she said.
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Howard University expert says 'Radio is here to stay'
By Sanna Camara
Sandra Rattley, Program Director, Center for Urban Progress, Howard University, has said that despite the various technological advancements recorded in the past decades, the world has experienced a resurgence or boom in radio.
"This confirms that radio is here to stay," she said.
Delivering a public lecture at the 'American Corner' in Banjul as part of her mission to provide training to Community Radio Journalists in the Gambia through an ICFJ (International Center for Journalists), Gambia Press Union and FLARE partnership, Ms. Rattley said radio is still the most easiest, accessible and economical form of communication.
Listen to her by clicking on the link: http://soundcloud.com/sanna-camara/icfj-radio-boom
Sandra Rattley, Program Director, Center for Urban Progress, Howard University, has said that despite the various technological advancements recorded in the past decades, the world has experienced a resurgence or boom in radio.
"This confirms that radio is here to stay," she said.
Delivering a public lecture at the 'American Corner' in Banjul as part of her mission to provide training to Community Radio Journalists in the Gambia through an ICFJ (International Center for Journalists), Gambia Press Union and FLARE partnership, Ms. Rattley said radio is still the most easiest, accessible and economical form of communication.
Listen to her by clicking on the link: http://soundcloud.com/sanna-camara/icfj-radio-boom
"Dear children, never go to Africa and play!"
Olga Bubich has never believed this preaching and this is how she found herself in the Gambia – the smallest and one of the poorest countries of the “black continent”. Olga combines teaching the English language at the Belarussian State University and photography.
She visited The Gambia (and Africa) for the first time courtesy of GAMES (Gambia Media Support), a Danish NGO working in partnership with the Gambia Press Union. Her mission was to work with the journalism co-trainers in this country, teaching English proficiency. Satisfying “34mag”’s request, she shared her impressions and photos.
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She visited The Gambia (and Africa) for the first time courtesy of GAMES (Gambia Media Support), a Danish NGO working in partnership with the Gambia Press Union. Her mission was to work with the journalism co-trainers in this country, teaching English proficiency. Satisfying “34mag”’s request, she shared her impressions and photos.
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APRC militant says Imam 'disrespects' President
Pierre Minteh, President of THE KMC Youth Fans Club, has reacted to Imam Baba Leigh’s criticism of President, describing it as “totally void of respect for authority”.
Mr Minteh said Imam Leigh should offer an “unreserved apology” to the president for the swipe. Read more on News page.
Mr Minteh said Imam Leigh should offer an “unreserved apology” to the president for the swipe. Read more on News page.
'AIDS on the increase in The Gambia'
President of Santa Yallah Support Society, an HIV-positive members’ support group in The Gambia, has said that the HIV infection rate in The Gambia has been increasing for the past couple of years.
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Community Radio Journalists learn the basics of journalism
By Sanna Camara
A corps of 24 community radio journalists from across the country took part in an eight days of intensive training on basic journalism skills at the Gambia Press Union secretariat.
Gambia Press Union lauded the exercise as a milestone in the ongoing policy of the GPU to train a critical corps of reporters in the country. Participants should be able to practice journalism professionally, no matter which part of the country they find themselves in, said Ahmed Alota, Executive Director. Read more on Commentary page.
A corps of 24 community radio journalists from across the country took part in an eight days of intensive training on basic journalism skills at the Gambia Press Union secretariat.
Gambia Press Union lauded the exercise as a milestone in the ongoing policy of the GPU to train a critical corps of reporters in the country. Participants should be able to practice journalism professionally, no matter which part of the country they find themselves in, said Ahmed Alota, Executive Director. Read more on Commentary page.
'GMC has never gone around begging for money' - Party Leader says
By Sanna Camara
Mai Ahmad Fatty, Secretary General of the Gambia Moral Congress has said that his party has never gone around begging for money, and that GMC has reeived a total of less than D10, 000 from Gambians anywhere sine party’s formation.
Speaking to Sanna Camara in his first interview with a Gambian publication since forming his party, Mr Fatty said: “Some attribute the reason to the consequences of being considered an opposition sponsor but I reject this excuse. Funding is one of our greatest challenges. Certainly we would like to receive financial and material support because we need funds to get our programs running…
“GMC has never gone around begging for money. If financial incentives were my prime motivation, there are legitimate financially rewarding avenues easily available to me,” he said. Read full text of interview on Face 2 Face page.
Mai Ahmad Fatty, Secretary General of the Gambia Moral Congress has said that his party has never gone around begging for money, and that GMC has reeived a total of less than D10, 000 from Gambians anywhere sine party’s formation.
Speaking to Sanna Camara in his first interview with a Gambian publication since forming his party, Mr Fatty said: “Some attribute the reason to the consequences of being considered an opposition sponsor but I reject this excuse. Funding is one of our greatest challenges. Certainly we would like to receive financial and material support because we need funds to get our programs running…
“GMC has never gone around begging for money. If financial incentives were my prime motivation, there are legitimate financially rewarding avenues easily available to me,” he said. Read full text of interview on Face 2 Face page.
'APRC won the seats, we won the hearts of the population' - Says defeated independent candidate
Defeated independent candidate for Jarra East, Sainey Touray, has said that despite the APRC wining most of the contested seats in the concluded national assembly elections, the independent candidates have succeeded in winning the hearts and minds of the people as evident in the margins. Read more on News page.
'Political Parties should be challenged to practice affirmative action'- says Dr. Siga Fatima Jagne
By Sanna Camara
Development activist, international consultant, Dr. Siga Fatima Jagne-Jallow has said political parties in the Gambia should be challenged to practice affirmative action.
According to her, this is where decisions are made as to who should stand as presidential or national assembly candidates. “That decision is not made at the national assembly,” she said.
Dr. Jagne-Jallow also believes that few Gambian men would qualify to marry more than one wife, going by the dictates of the Islamic books. She thinks polygamy has no place in modern societies where societies are no longer agrarian and have access to technology.
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Development activist, international consultant, Dr. Siga Fatima Jagne-Jallow has said political parties in the Gambia should be challenged to practice affirmative action.
According to her, this is where decisions are made as to who should stand as presidential or national assembly candidates. “That decision is not made at the national assembly,” she said.
Dr. Jagne-Jallow also believes that few Gambian men would qualify to marry more than one wife, going by the dictates of the Islamic books. She thinks polygamy has no place in modern societies where societies are no longer agrarian and have access to technology.
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'We need to have the truth on Deyda's killing' Says journalist Swaebou Conateh
By Sanna Camara
Veteran journalist and publisher of The Gambia News and Report magazine has said that, “it may take a hundred years, it may take one more year, ten more years, but truth always prevails. And we need to have the truth on Deyda’s killing.”
Swaebou Conateh also expressed the need to have a closure on Deyda’s case, saying: “The case is still lying open, and unless there is a finding, at the end of the day there will be no closure. And closure is necessary in this case in particular.” Read full interview on Face to Face page.
Veteran journalist and publisher of The Gambia News and Report magazine has said that, “it may take a hundred years, it may take one more year, ten more years, but truth always prevails. And we need to have the truth on Deyda’s killing.”
Swaebou Conateh also expressed the need to have a closure on Deyda’s case, saying: “The case is still lying open, and unless there is a finding, at the end of the day there will be no closure. And closure is necessary in this case in particular.” Read full interview on Face to Face page.