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25 once popular Mandinka baby names that are disappearing

The following once –common Mandinka names in many Mandinka communities across the country are rapidly declining in popularity.

1.    Makutu

2.    Sanjally

3.    Sutay

4.    Nyakas

5.    Tombong

6.    Tungbulu

7.    Manlafy

8.    Yafaye

9.    Kanku

10.    Jongtang

11.    Jongfolo

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Essential dos and don’ts for Muslims fasting in Ramadan

Ramadan is a blessed month that increases a Muslim’s spiritual awareness, fortifies the worshiper’s connection with Allah, reminds us of our duties towards the needy in the community, but also reminds us of our own need for an increase in faith, asking God for mercy and forgiveness.

The most obvious

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Why do young Gambian medical doctors marry each other?

Did you notice that majority of young Gambian medical doctors are married to each other?

The most recent doctors to tie the knot were Dr Baboucarr Daffeh and Dr Awa Sanyang.

What’s On-Gambiawas unable to establish how the couple met, but both of them are prominent members of the Association

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Gambians call for improvement in traffic safety

Following the death of a School of Nursing student last week, many Gambians have taken to social media to call for improvement in traffic safety.

Yassin Ndow died on her way from school after their vehicle was hit near Bond Road, outside Banjul. Three of her classmates sustained injuries in

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REVEALED: Gambian-Finnish marriage on the rise

“There is no other place in the world where white women receive as much attention as in The Gambia,” said a Finnish woman who once visited the country.

Figures compiled by the national statistics keeper, Tilastokeskus revealed that 63 Gambian-Finnish marriages were registered last year.

According to the Finnish daily

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Back way boy becomes American football star in Germany

Foday Camara is a 22-year-old Gambian refugee (backway boy) who plays American football in the German city of Heilbronn. He is the only black player in his team.

The Dippa Kunda-born arrived in Germany in 2015 after more than three years in Spain, where he was eking out a living

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U-20 captain doesn’t seem to like President Adama Barrow

A photo of Basiru Mbye looking unhappy while standing with President Adama Barrow seemed to indicate that the U-20 captain doesn’t like the president.

The Gambian leader met Basiru and his teammates last week to congratulate them on winning the  2018 West African Football Union (WAFU) under 20 Zone A

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