As the standoff continues in the Gambia pressure is mounting on president Jammeh after a series of unprecedented opposition protests demanding an end to his ruling. The opposition Fatty warned people perpetuating President Yahya Jammeh’s grip on power that change is inevitable in the West African state and they wouldRead More

By Sarata Jabbi Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons – WHO. The practice is a cultural believes that has been in existence for so many years and reportRead More

By Sarata Jabbi The recent uprising in The Gambia that led to the arrest and detention of many people including United Democratic Party (UDP) opposition leader Ousainou Darboe and some of his supporters has become a cause for concern as the detainees are reportedly tortured, raped and one claimed death.Read More

By Lamin Ceesay North Bank Community Radio in partnership with Farafenni Community Radio Station recently organised a sensitization meeting on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with a theme: Stand Against FGM. The aim of the campaign supporting the ban on FGM and other harmful traditional practices that could bring a sustainableRead More

By Lamin Ceesay Omar Amadou Jallow opposition leader for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), has accused President Yahya Jammeh of authorising the cruel attack on opposition supporters protesting against his government. He said the right to peaceful is guaranteed by the constitution of the Gambia and President Jammeh and allRead More