– Advertisement – Friday Sermon delivered by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(aba) ‘Besiegement of the Fortresses of Khaibar & the Killing of Kinanah bin Rabi’’ – Advertisement – After reciting Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said that he would continue narrating accounts of the Battle of Khaibar, which took place during the life of the Holy Prophet (sa). Conquering the Fort of Sa’b bin Mu’adh The second fort in Khaibar was Fort Sa’b bin Mu’adh. It was 500 warriors strong and equipped with more food and resources than all the others. – Advertisement – This fort was besieged for three days as it was a strong fort. Banu Aslam, a tribe, faced immense hunger and weakness and asked Hazrat Asma bint Harithah to convey their condition to the Holy Prophet (sa). When the Holy Prophet (sa) was informed of their condition, he prayed and...

– Advertisement – Alliance Francaise Banjul holds a photographic exhibition showcasing works of  French visual artist Enora Lalet and Gambian photographer Lena Nian who have been commissioned to create five exceptional portraits of Gambian women.    The artists were hosted  by the Alliance Francaise Banjul for a one month artistic residency program at the Musa Ngum artists house.   The initiative is part of the “We together for Women’s Empowerment Project” funded by the French Embassy in Senegal and the Gambia and implemented by Alliance Francaise. It aims to promote womens expression through arts, culture, debate and entrepreneurship.  – Advertisement – Enora is a professional food artist and multiple award winner who travelled the world and guided artistic works in many countries including Indonesia, India, Colombia and Sweden. Her work focuses on turning local foods and plants into delicate photographic series to highlight the many cultures of the world.   In the Gambia...

– Advertisement – In a thrilling contest at McCarthy Square on Tuesday Hoyantan threw Yaya Jammeh in a special title fight designed as part of celebrations marking Gambia’s 60th Independence anniversary. The national competition was organised by President Adama Barrow and implemented by the Gambia Wrestling Association. An unprecedented crowd watched the spectacle in an electrifying atmosphere. – Advertisement – The grand combat was preceded by scores of other entertaining contests featuring the country’s strongest wrestlers drawn from all regions. Thousands of fans cheered  their wrestlers throughout the late evening at the historic ground where the country’s flag was raised for the first time in 1965. The traditional wrestling not only showcase the athletic prowess of the wrestlers but also served as a representation of the rich cultural heritage of The Gambia. – Advertisement – Matarr Saine, president of the Gambia Wrestling Association took a moment to express his heartfelt...

– Advertisement – Tears welled up in the Gambian mother’s eyes as she feared her child might be the next victim of what was then still a mysterious disease. In a country where medical resources are already scant, an unknown illness was hospitalizing children with severe kidney damage, with a staggering 85% mortality rate. When President Trump signed the executive order on his inauguration day to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), I couldn’t help but feel a profound sense of loss and of danger — not just for the global community but for America itself. WHO stepped in – Advertisement – In The Gambia, over three months, 78 children presented with life-threatening kidney injuries. The cause baffled local health officials, who had never encountered such an outbreak. That’s when WHO stepped to and launched a global investigation to track down the source of this mysterious...

– Advertisement –  The Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia has come up with an innovative event as part of the 60th anniversary of the  country’s independence celebrations.  The event will take a form of seminar with Gambian sports legends at the Olymp-Africa Centre in Serekunda East.  This event is designed to provide an insightful and engaging discussion among sports and women of now and yesterday years who would use the  opportunity to learn from and network with each other . Source link

– Advertisement – Manchester United are keen on signing Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, but the 26-year-old Nigeria striker’s Champions League aspirations and wage demands might make any deal tough to complete. (Teamtalk),  Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, 32, wants to see out the remaining 16 months of his £300,000 per week contract, dealing a blow to the club’s plans to sell him to raise transfer funds. (Mirror),  Manchester City’s interest in 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, who would cost more than £85m, is increasing as the club plans for a future without Belgium’s Kevin de Bruyne, 33. (Mail),  – Advertisement – Borussia Dortmund want £85m (102m euros) for Jamie Gittens, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea among the 20-year-old England U21s winger’s suitors. (Bild ), Manchester City are braced for offers for Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer, with clubs in Spains, Portugal and Saudi Arabia interested in the 30-year-old. (Football Insider),  Argentinia U20s attacker Claudio Echeverri, 19, will join Manchester City’s squad...

– Advertisement – Women’s  Association for Victims’ Empowerment (WAVE) in collaboration with Lower Fulladu lawmaker Hon Gibbi Mballow receive funding from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CLFI) to empower 30 women groups in Lower Fulladu with large and spacious cooking pots, chairs and plates to support their catering businesses, social events and income generating activities.  As part of the initiative, health and hygiene training programs were conducted to educate beneficiary women groups on sound hygiene practices and illness prevention methods in the preparation and handling of food. Speaking at a presentation event in Jahally, Hon Mballow praised WAVE and CLFI for the partnership and funding which he said will go a long way in addressing the challenges faced by women in their caterings when hosting social events. “This support will have a significant impact on my people and it will help them make some communal savings,” he added. –...

Sir Dawda Jawara on Independence By Dawda Kairaba JawaraFirst President of The Gambia On 23rd July 1964, representatives of government, political parties, chiefs and members of civil society assembled at Marlborough House, London, for The Gambia’s Independence Conference. I sat across the table from Secretary of State for Colonies – The Right Honourable Duncan Sandys and negotiated the terms and conditions of Independence for my country… I represented the government and I was accompanied by Sheriff Sekouba Sisay, Sheriff Mustapha Dibba, Alieu Badara Njie, Amang Kanyi, Seyfo Omar Mbakeh, Kalilou Singhateh, Famara Wassa Touray and Paul L Baldeh. PS Njie led the opposition side the and with him were IAS Burang John, Kebba W Foon and IM Garba Jahumpa of  the GMC. The Gambia government officials were Philip R Bridges, FDC Williams, KJ W Lane and Rev JC Faye whom our government had already posted to London as our liaison...

– Advertisement – Congratulatory Message of F Türker OBA, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Today, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the independence of The Gambia with enthusiasm. We sincerely congratulate our Gambian sisters and brothers on this important occasion. The Gambia had many achievements since its independence on 18th February, 1965 and stands out in its region for its stability. Its commitment to democracy and economic development efforts enabled her to have an active role in regional and international organisations such as the UN, the AU, Ecowas and the OIC, and The Gambia has taken steps and initiatives to support peace and seek solutions to regional crises. – Advertisement – We are proud that today also marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relations. Türkiye is one of the countries that best grasps African nations’ struggle against colonialism. Türkiye, in defence of its independence and...

– Advertisement – After Fifa expansion  The Gambia Under-17 men’s team will after all play in the Caf championship taking place in Morocco next month despite missing the ticket when it finished 3rd in the Wafu A qualifiers last year.   The draw for the tournament was made over the weekend with The Gambia placed in Group C alongside champions Senegal, Tunisia and Somalia.   – Advertisement –  The Gambia’s lucky ticket into the Caf championship came after Fifa increased Africa’s slots in the World Under -17 finals to 10 teams, and Caf had to follow suit, with 16 teams now to play in the Caf one, hence a new criteria was designed to go back to the zones for more teams. The Gambia, finishing third in Wafu A qualifiers which already contained Caf Under- 17 champion Senegal, naturally benefited from the additional slots and would play in the tournament in...