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Oct 28, 2024 | 
bigthink.com | Adama Sanneh
- How can we create a society in which creativity is inevitable and becomes really the force through which we build our collective future? The question that we need to ask ourself is really, can creativity change the world? I was not expecting that. We all live the same problems and now the world is in the highest peak of interconnectedness, but it's really how can we dialogue together so that we can bring about change.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
By: Adama SannehSurvivors and activists are reacting to the rejection of a private member’s bill proposed by Almameh Gibba, a National Assembly member for Foni Kansala. The bill sought to repeal the ban on the criminalization of FGM/C practice under the Women’s Amendment Act in The Gambia, on Monday, 15th July 2024. Since its introduction, the bill has sparked reactions from civil society organizations, religious leaders, health experts, and the public.
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May 24, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
By: Adama SannehMigrants in the middle of their irregular migration journey say they are psychologically traumatized in their efforts to reach Europe. Many migrants hoping to go to Europe through irregular means are stuck between their country of origin and their desired destination.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
By: Adama SannehIn 2023, the Salimatou Foundation for Education organized a National Spelling Bee championship, where the winners were supposed to represent The Gambia in Ethiopia for the African Spelling Bee championship. However, their dream of representing their country was not realized as the foundation could not fund their trip to Ethiopia for the Championship.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
By: Adama SannehHISTORY OF SAMI KOTOSami Koto is a village located in the Kantorra district of Basse, Upper River Region, which is 414 kilometers away from the capital city Banjul. According to the elders, the village has been in existence for over 780 years and is rich in history, which is unknown to many in the Gambia. The first settlers in the Kantorra District were Janko Touray and Mamudou Sanyang, who came from Manding during a time of instability in the kingdom of Mali.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
By: Adama SannehIn Sami Koto (URR), women are the frontline workers in the daily activities of the village, from gardening to marketing in a neighboring community. They rely entirely on agriculture, especially their gardens, to feed their families. However, they face numerous challenges with limited opportunities. Despite encountering social challenges, the notable issues in their gardens include a poorly maintained perimeter fence, insufficient water supply, and a lack of fertilizer.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
odi.org | Sara Pantuliano |Federica Fragapane |Adama Sanneh |Marta Foresti
When it comes to development, creative and cultural practitioners are too often overlooked and underestimated as agents of change. According to UNESCO, the creative and cultural sector is one of the most powerful engines of global development. It accounts for nearly 50 million jobs worldwide, representing 6.2% of all existing employment and 3.1% of global GDP.
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Mar 16, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
- Advertisement -By Adama SannehThe ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia, through the Senegalese contingent’s 7th battalion in Kanfenda village, collaborated with the Foni Infantry battalion to donate food items to 20 families in Mandina and Boulountou villages, aiming to strengthen relations between the ECOMIG forces and the locals. - Advertisement -The items included 25kg of rice, a 5-liter gallon of cooking oil, 5kg of sugar, and two packs of milk powder to help ease the food burden during Ramadan.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
By: Adama SannehNumerous reports of littering demonstrate the negative impacts it has on the environment and the health of animals, plants, and humans alike. The most common littered item is plastic, with a UNEP report estimating that 12 billion tons of plastic are expected to accumulate in landfills and natural environments by 2050. The Gambia, being a net importer of plastic, imported an estimated 1.6 million kg of plastic in 2019 alone.
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
fatunetwork.net | Adama Sanneh
By: Adama SannehFollowing the declaration by the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council on the commencement of Ramadan in the Gambia, the leader of the Gambia Action Party (GAP), Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, raised concerns about the artificial increase in the prices of goods in the country. He urged the government to take rigorous action against businesses guilty of such practices.
