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 The Gambia Press Union (GPU) in partnership with the International Federation Of Journalists (IFJ) and support from the European Union (EU) on Thursday 28, November 2024 trained community radio journalists from various media houses. The event was held at the Wallymann Hotel, North Bank Region.

The two day capacity building training was aimed at equipping journalists with comprehensive knowledge on migration trends, and its impacts across communities.

Sainey Dibba, Manager Farafenni community radio highlighted the significance of the training for Journalists in the North Bank. He further commended the Gambia Press Union for initiating the training.

Isatou Keita, the Vice President of the Gambia Press Union equally spoke on the importance of the training. She urged the participants to utilize the knowledge gained from the training.

Papa Tunkara, Chairman Kerewan Area Council (KAC). said migration is not only a local or regional problem but an international phenomenon with overwhelming and often disastrous and destructive consequences.

“It has caused a significant depletion of labor and so many able bodied-men and women sadly lost their prescious lives by embarking on such dangerous journeys.” he said.

He added: “We must use all the apparatus and platforms that are available to us to adequately sensitize all stakeholders on the unspeakable and terrifying dangers of irregular migration as well as the significant threats that it poses to our economic stability and general wellbeing as a people.” he concluded.

The Judiciary of The Gambia in partnership with the American Bar Association has on Monday kick-off a two day capacity building Ethics training for Notaries Public, Commissioners for Oats and Justice of Peace. The event was held at the Bakadaji Hotel, Kololi.

The Chairperson of the association, Amadou Touray, went down memory lane to catalogued the significant strides registered by the association since its inception.

Abdou Conteh, of the Judicial Secretary highlighted the significance of the training, and further urged the participants to utilize the knowledge gain from the training. 

The event aims to enhance the ethical standards and practices within these professions. 

On behalf of the Chief Justice of The Gambia, Omar MM Njie said the training serves as an integral part of the Judiciary\

On behalf of the Secretary General- Party Leader and the National Executive Committee of the United Democratic Party, we congratulate  PASTEF on the massive legislative mandate given by the Senegalese voters. 

It is a resounding endorsement of the PASTEF platform and testament to the desire of the Senegalese people to chart a new path forward. 

This movement has inspired hope in young people, not only in Senegal, but across the region and The Gambia, much of whose young people express admiration for what they see in Senegal. 

We draw inspiration from their persistent determination and perseverance against the forces of state capture as much as has been true for Gambians in our struggle against tyranny and self-perpetuating rule. 

Through its struggle in preserving the integrity of the Senegalese constitution, PASTEF has assured the supremacy of the Senegalese constitution and in the process ushered in a democratic leadership that is patriotic, measured and inspires hope in young people across Africa.

Judging by their rhetoric and the endorsement of the Senegalese people through their vote, we are confident that under PASTEF’s leadership, Senegal is on a path to progress and more prosperity for her citizens. 

The United Democratic Party wishes PASTEF Coalition, and the leadership and the people of Senegal, much success.

UDP MEDIA TEAM