Darusalam Played Jarrington in Knockout Finals
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
DArusalam F.C on Saturday 14th played against Jarrigton U-15 at Manjai knockout finals , held at the Manjai Park.
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Serrekunda East Zonal Team Win First Test
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
The serrekunda east zonal team yesterday managed a 1-0 victory over division one outfit club, Armed Forces at the east ground.
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VZW DE Gambia Vrienden Friends Donate to Jambanjelly Village
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
A Belgium based philanthropist group called VZW DE Gambia Vrienden Friends, on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 donated school materials, toys, second hand clothing, furniture etc to the village of Jambanjelly. The VZW De Gambia Vrienden Friends is a partner to its sister organisation in Jambanjelly called JAM-BEL.
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Food Safety Seminar for the Media and Consumer Groups
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
A one day sensitization and information sharing seminar for the Media and Consumer Interest Groups, organized by the West Africa Quality Programme (WAQP), in collaboration with the National Codex / Sanitary and Phytosanitary Committee (NCSPSC), was held on Wednesday 18 November, 2009 at the Paradise Suites Hotel.
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Voices of the Urban Woman on Clean Drinking Water
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
As the Beijing +15 conference came to the fore, Foroyaa has initiated a column entitled " Beijing +15 reflection" which deals with issues relating to the lives of the women in the Gambia. In this edition, we publish the voices of urban women who are finding it extremely difficult to get water for their daily domestic needs.
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Forum on the Use of the Quotas for Accelerating Gender Equality.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
In the fifteen years that have followed the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA), Africa has witnessed many positive changes and breakthroughs for women on the continent. These successes were profiled and showcased at the 8th Africa Review meeting held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 16-20 November, 2009. The review process was about accountability regarding delivery on existing commitments...
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Journalists Undergo Training on Online Journalism
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
A five day training workshop for 15 journalists on online Communication and Internet security for media practitioners commenced on Monday at the Gambia Press Union Headquarters in Bakau.
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UN Declares 'Chief Manneh's Detention Illegal'
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has determined that The Gambia's arrest and continued detention of Chief Ebrima Manneh is unlawful under international law. The UN body calls upon The Gambia to release Mr. Manneh immediately.
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Fisher Folk, Fishmongers in Tanji Voice Out Their Constraints
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Amadou Sarr, a spokesperson for the fisher folk in Tanji on Tuesday called on the Navy to be extra vigilant in discharging their duties since some operators of foreign fishing trawlers sometimes use nets that are banned by the Fisheries Department.
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The Answer to Isolation is Expanded Democratisation, Term Limit and Respect for Human Rights
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
It is becoming increasingly clear that The Witch Hunt in the Gambia, the disappearance of Chief Manneh, the rigorous pursuit of libel as a crime which led to the incarceration of journalists for expression of opinions and the issuing of threats of death or harm to perceived dissidents have put the country in focus in domains like ECOWAS, the US Congress, the Commonwealth and the UN.
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World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse Celebrated
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
African Democracy and good Governance (ADG) in collaboration with Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) on Thursday 19th November organized a programme for the commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Violence against children and the Convention on the Rights of the Child at their main office in Churchill's Town on the role of parents and adults in preventing abuse and...
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Accused in Babylon Case Apply for Bail - State Says No
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Lawyer Antouman Gaye, the defence counsel for the 28 accused persons in the Babylon case before the special criminal division of the High Court, on Wednesday 18 November, applied for bail on behalf of his clients before Justice Moses Richards of the Banjul High Court.
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East Committee Suspend Some Players
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
The Serrekunda East football committee suspended Omar Saho, Pa Sulayman Badjie and Modou Jarjue for their unsporting behaviour towards the central referee in a highly contested game.
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Fire Ravages Essau Compound
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
A serious fire outbreak, last Tuesday, ravaged an entire compound in Essau, North Bank Region. The fire is reported to have burned the house into ashes as it got beyond control.
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ADG Celebrates World Child Abuse Day
All Africa (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Africa for Democracy and Good Governance (ADG), recently embarked on a weeklong celebration of worldÂ's campaign for the prevention of child abuse and violence against children.