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Gambian Opposition Leader Elected to Ecowas Committee on Internal Democracy

No Author — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:30:00 GMT

At the invitation of the ECOWAS COMMISSION, Hon. Mai Ahmad Fatty participated at a three day Conference of political leaders at Abidjan, Côte d�Ivoire from the 21st to the 23rd July 2010. The Conference on the theme Internal Democracy for Political Parties (Communique attached), elected a seven person Technical Committee to draw up a Charter on internal

Africa Action, Amnesty Int'l, CPJ Wants US Govt to Pressure Gambia on Rights Violations

No Author — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:57:00 GMT

"The National Intelligence Agency (NIA), army, police, and judicial authorities in Gambia regularly subject suspected members of the opposition to arbitrary arrests and detentions, excessive use of force, torture, unfair trials, prolonged pre-trial detention, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial executions", the rights organisations tell the US government.

Amnesty Int'l to Lead Demonstration at Gambian Embassy Washington DC

No Author — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:29:00 GMT

Important Amnesty Int'l Document: Today's Global Day of Action

No Author — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:31:00 GMT

This is a very important Amnesty International document on Gambia. Please read.

London Joins Amnesty Int'l Demonstration Against Rights Violations in Gambia

No Author — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:07:00 GMT

Gambians and Friends of The Gambia, will on Thursady 22nd July, join Amnesty International Gambia Day of Action to demonstrate against human rights violations in our country.

Mathew K Jallow Petitions UK Immigration Advisor to Rescind Gambian Journalist's Deportation Order

No Author — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:55:00 GMT

Amnesty Int'l to Hold Demonstration on Gambia in New York

No Author — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:48:00 GMT

On July 22, people from across the world are joining together to take action to call on the Gambian government to uphold its people�s basic rights and freedoms. The day of action coincides with the national Gambian holiday called "Freedom Day",

Opposition GMC Calls President Jammeh's Statement 'Irresponsible, Arrogant and Childish'

No Author — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:19:00 GMT

"I strongly condemn this highly irresponsible and provocative statement from a person whose every utterance constitutes utter disgrace to our nation", GMC leader Mai NK Fatty says in a press statement.

Gambian media rallies around one of their own, to save him from being deportation

No Author — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:15:00 GMT

A Gambian Journalist, Pa Modou Bojang, sits in prison in the United Kingdom, awaiting orders for deportation to The Gambia. This is a cause of great concern to The Gambian media fraternity at home and abroad. Pa Modou Bojang, who is no stranger to the regime of Yahya

Really Short Story Contest: Win $100

No Author — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:36:00 GMT

An online publication thrives on its continual release of engaging content. Covering world news and highlighting recent national headlines are crucial to keeping an audience informed, but the powerful stories of individual readers are often ignored. In the recurring search for articles that express the passions of our publication, we know that the power of prose

Haruna Donates US$1,000 to UDP

No Author — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:51:00 GMT

On behalf the Chairman and the entire UDP-U.K Chapter members, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Haruna Darboe for a generous donation to the United Democratic Party.

The Echo Gambia Blockade Dismantled

No Author — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:44:00 GMT

Are you still having difficulty accessing The Gambia Echo in The Gambia? The simplest and safest way to access The Gambia Echo in The Gambia without

GMC Leader Condemns Israeli Attack on Humanitarian Vessel

No Author — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:28:00 GMT

GMC condemns in the strongest of terms yet another unprovoked barbaric assault recently launched by the Israeli Defence Force against an aid vessel the Mavi Marmar

Maryland Gambian-American Association to Host 2010 African Liberation Day

No Author — Tue, 25 May 2010 19:20:00 GMT

The Gambia American Association of Maryland is once again poised to host the annual celebration of the historic African Liberation Day (ALD) from May

Gamsports Online clocks One?

No Author — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:58:00 GMT

It is one year ago this week, May 22, 2009 to be precise, when Gamsports hit the screens, as an addition to the already vibrant sports media in the Gambia.

IMF Under Fire for Gambian Economy Statement

No Author — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:38:00 GMT

On the 20^th May 2010, IMF issued a Press Release on the performance of The Gambian economy. Among predominantly positive indications, IMF asserted that

ACHPR Asked to Put Pressure on Gambia to Produce Chief Manneh

No Author — Sat, 22 May 2010 06:15:00 GMT

The NGO Forum asked the ACHPR to: call on the government of Uganda to immediately end attacks on the right to freedom of expression and of the press, including the ban on media houses and live radio debate programmes; put pressure on the Gambian government to produce journalist Chief Ibrahim Manneh and to investigate the killing of editor Deyda Hydara

MFWA opposes Jermaine Jackson�s visit to the Gambia

No Author — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:06:00 GMT

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is calling on Jermaine Jackson, an American singer, leader of the renowned Jackson Five and senior brother of the

GMC Promptly Reacts to Freedom Newspapers' Disinformation

No Author — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:52:00 GMT

Contrary to information circulating in certain online media regarding the legal status of GMC, the Chairman of IEC Alhaji Mustapha Carayol has never indicated that GMC is not a registered political party in

GMC Begins international Campaign Against Yahya Jammeh's Govt

No Author — Sat, 01 May 2010 05:54:00 GMT

"GMC is very concerned that the persistent refusal of President Yahya Jammeh and his Government to respect the Judgment and Order of the ECOWAS Community Court adversely impacts our sovereign integrity.