Alhajie Mpakary, fondly called Haran Mpakary by his disciples, was well known amongst the Soninke Community for his knowledge, humility and commitment in the spread of Islamic knowledge. His demise will create a huge vacuum in the Conteh family of Gambissara and beyond.
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TRRC to resume public hearings on June 8
May 27, 2020, 12:54 PM
Following consultations with the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission will resume its public hearings on June 8, 2020. The decision to resume hearings was taken at a meeting of Commissioners, Secretariat staff and the Legal Unit on Monday, May 11.
ACU boss accused of torture as NHRC investigates the matter
Jul 27, 2020, 12:57 PM
Gorgi Mboob, the commander of the Anti-Crime Unit (ACU) of The Gambia Police Force is facing allegation of torture including hitting one Ebrima Sanneh, with a hoe in his genital.
Over 90,000 rams arrive ahead of Tobaski
Jul 29, 2020, 11:56 AM
Over 90,000 rams have arrived in the country ahead of the Muslim feast of Edul- Adha, locally known as ‘Tobaski’.
Health Minister Samateh goes into COVID-19 quarantine
Aug 5, 2020, 12:13 PM
Following the COVID-19 positive test results of three of his close working contacts, the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh has moved into a quarantine facility.