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Its Our Time
It was a long time coming, But we made It. We packed our mind soul and body and we waited. Waited for just the right time and opportunity when we would all rise up in unity
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Agenda 2063 55 Presidents within Africa craft and sign an unprecedented agenda to move Africa in
Celebright Music & Fine Arts You will find Music, Entertainment, Inter views, radio, contact information and much more
Civil matters PAGES 7-13 IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE LAWS THAT ARE SHAPING OUR WORLD
Health & Beauty what are the long-term affects of skin lightening products?
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Unbelievably True Take a journey to a place called “love” this ongoing story about realizing a dream to live in Africa will keep your eyes glued to the screen.
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AGENDA 2063 is Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the continent’s strategic framework that aims to deliver on its goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance The genesis of Agenda 2063 was the realization by African leaders that there was a need to refocus and reprioritize Africa’s agenda from the struggle against apartheid and the attainment of political independence for the continent which had been the focus of The Organization of African Unity (OAU), the precursor of the African Union; and instead to priorities inclusive social and economic development, continental and regional integration, democratic governance and peace and security amongst other issues aimed at repositioning Africa to becoming a dominant player in the global arena. As an affirmation of their commitment to support Africa’s new path for attaining inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development African heads of state and government signed the 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the formation of the OAU /AU in May 2013. The declaration marked the re-dedication of Africa towards the attainment of the Pan African Vision of An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena and Agenda 2063 is the concrete
manifestation of how the continent intends to achieve this vision within a 50 year period from 2013 to 2063. The Africa of the future was captured in a letter presented by the former Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlaminin Zuma. The need to envision a long-term 50 year development trajectory for Africa is important as Africa needs to revise and adapt its development agenda due to ongoing structural transformations; increased peace and reduction in the number of conflicts; renewed economic growth and social progress; the need for people centered development, gender equality and youth empowerment; changing global contexts such as increased globalization and the ICT revolution; the increased unity of Africa which makes it a global power to be reckoned with and capable of rallying support around its own common agenda; and emerging development and investment opportunities in areas such as agri-business, infrastructure development, health and education as well as the value addition in African commodities Agenda 2063 encapsulates not only Africa’s Aspirations for the Future but also identifies key Flagship Programs which can boost Africa’s economic growth and development and lead to the rapid transformation of the continent. Agenda 2063 also identifies key activities to be undertaken in its 10 year Implementation Plans which will ensure that Agenda 2063 delivers both quantitative and qualitative Transformational Outcomes for Africa’s people .Click here to read more about the Agenda 2063 4
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G.O.I.C. (Guardian of Intellectual Consciousness) From the Editor’s Desk… Welcome to our inaugural issue of GamScene Media Magazine, your choice for premier news, information and music. It is our pleasure to report our views and experiences living in Africa. We have carefully designed this medium which contains a restaurant and business guide, transportation information, world politics, and feature stories on outstanding African accomplishments . This international magazine provides a unique platform to re-present Africa to the world. It’s also an opportunity to gain unique views and broader perspectives through our American lenses. Africa is a new world with a multitude of opportunities waiting to be discovered. This source was also designed with the African diaspora in mind. In it you will find information that will make your visit or stay pleasant, convenient and accommodating. Ultimately, we are passionate about revealing the beauty, love and hospitality that we see in our Native Land. More importantly, we want Africa to see those same qualities in itself. We encourage you to live in the confidence that you are an important piece to this masterful puzzle that Agenda 2063 has crafted. GamScene Media Magazine is for the people, by the people! We have lots to share, and we look forward interacting with you . As we say on the Smiling Coast, YOU ARE WELCOME! 5
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This is My Life
Nothing Last Forever
My Life Is A Rhythm
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Where to go in the Gambia?
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MEDIA MAG What did Obama do for the so called African Americans? I am aware of the many accomplishments of former U.S. President Barak Obama. This reading astonished me. The Twenty-First Century Slavery: Reconciling Diplomatic Immunity and the Obama Era. This is a mandatory read for the so- called-Black Man living in America. Today, America is finally at the point where it has the potential to resolve in a positive way so many of the problems of the past. If we dare ignore this opportunity, the alternative will be to drift into further polarization. This Article examines how during resident Barack Obama's first two years in office his administration has
interacted with the judiciary to effect change on the daunting task of combating modem-day slavery during what some have called the "Obama Era. " The Article also enumerates the various manifestations of modern-day slavery as sex trafficking, forced labor, debt bondage, involuntary servitude, forced marriage, organ harvesting, and child exploitation and explores these crimes' pervasiveness in American society. Click to read more about how Obama contributed to eradicating human trafficking in the twenty-first century.
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SLAVERY: RECONCILING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY AND THE RULE OF LAW IN THE OBAMA ERA by Derrick Howard
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AGENDA 2063 Africa’s blueprint and master plan for Agenda 2063 is Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the continent’s strategic framework that aims to deliver on its goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, selfdetermination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance. The genesis of Agenda 2063 was the realization by African leaders that there was a need to refocus and re-priorities Africa’s agenda from the struggle against apartheid and the attainment of political independence for the continent which had been the focus of The Organization of African Unity (OAU), the precursor of the African Union; and instead to priorities inclusive social and economic development, continental and regional integration, democratic governance and peace and security amongst other issues aimed at repositioning Africa to becoming a dominant player in the global arena. As an affirmation of their commitment to support Africa’s new path for attaining inclusive and sustainable economic growth and development African heads of state and government signed the 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the formation of the OAU /AU in May 2013.
The declaration marked the re-dedication of Africa towards the attainment of the Pan African Vision of An integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena and Agenda 2063 is the concrete manifestation of how the continent intends to achieve this vision within a 50 year period from 2013 to 2063. The Africa of the future was captured in a letter presented by the former Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlaminin Zuma. The need to envision a long-term 50 year development trajectory for Africa is important as Africa needs to revise and adapt its development agenda due to ongoing structural transformations; increased peace and reduction in the number of conflicts; renewed economic growth and social progress; the need for people centered development, gender equality and youth empowerment; changing global contexts such as increased globalization and the ICT revolution; the increased unity of Africa which makes it a global power to be reckoned with and capable of rallying support around its own common agenda; and emerging development and investment opportunities in areas such as agri-business, infrastructure development, health and education as well as the value addition in African commodities Click to read more. https://au.int/ 10
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The Patriot Act Congress enacted the Patriot Act by overwhelming, bipartisan margins, arming law enforcement with new tools to detect and prevent terrorism: The USA Patriot Act was passed nearly unanimously by the Senate 981, and 357-66 in the House, with the support of members from across the political spectrum.
should be good for terrorists." (Cong. Rec., 10/25/01)
Allows law enforcement to use surveillance against more crimes of terror. Before the Patriot Act, courts could permit law enforcement to conduct electronic surveillance to investigate many ordinary, non-terrorism crimes, such as drug crimes, mail fraud, and The Act Improves Our Counter-Terrorism passport fraud. Agents also could obtain Efforts in Several Significant Ways: wiretaps to investigate some, but not all, of the crimes that terrorists often commit. The 1. The Patriot Act allows investigators to use Act enabled investigators to gather inforthe tools that were already available to in- mation when looking into the full range of vestigate organized crime and drug trafterrorism-related crimes, including: chemical ficking. -weapons offenses, the use of weapons of mass destruction, killing Americans abroad, Many of the tools the Act provides to law and terrorism financing. enforcement to fight terrorism have been used for decades to fight organized crime and Click here to read more about the Patriot drug dealers, and have been reviewed and ap- Act proved by the courts. As Sen. Joe Biden (DDE) explained during the floor debate about the Act, "the FBI could get a wiretap to investigate the mafia, but they could not get one to investigate terrorists. To put it bluntly, that was crazy! What's good for the mob
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MEDIA MAG (Continue on page 12) Allows federal agents to follow sophisticated terrorists trained to evade detection. For years, law enforcement has been able to use "roving wiretaps" to investigate
communications device. Because international terrorists are sophisticated and trained to thwart surveillance by rapidly changing locations and communication
ordinary crimes, including drug offenses and racketeering. A roving wiretap can be authorized by a federal judge to apply to a particular suspect, rather than a particular phone or
devices such as cell phones, the Act authorized agents to seek court permission to use the same techniques in national security investigations to track terrorists.
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N D A A
A Matter of National Security
2020 The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the name for each of a series of United States federal laws specifying the annual budget and expenditures of the U.S. Department of Defense. The first NDAA was passed in 1961.[1][2]
lated to the Defense Department, because unlike most other bills, the NDAA is sure to be considered and passed so legislators attach other bills to it.
The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2014 (H.R. 3304; NDAA 2014) was a United The U.S. Congress oversees the de- States federal law that specified the fense budget primarily through two budget and expenditures of the Unityearly bills: the National Defense Au- ed States Department of Defense thorization Act and defense appropri- (DOD) for Fiscal Year 2014. The law ations bills. The authorization bill de- authorized the DOD to spend $607 termines the agencies responsible for billion in Fiscal Year 2014.[4] defense, establishes funding levels, and sets the policies under which On December 26, 2013, President money will be spent.[3] Barack Obama signed the bill into law. [5] This was the 53rd consecutive year In recent years each NDAA also in- that a NDAA has been passed.[4] ( Continue from page 13) cludes provisions only peripherally re13
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National Defense Authorization Act
hours debating the bill and voting on hundreds of different amendments before voting to pass it.[7]
The nuts and bolts of the Law
Notable or controversial NDAA legislation John Warner NDAA for Fiscal Year 2007, Pub.L. 109–364. This NDAA is (Continued from page 12) formally named after John Warner, a U.S. war veteran and former long-term The Howard P. "Buck" McKeon NaSenator and Senate Armed Services tional Defense Authorization Act Committee chairman and U.S. Secre(NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2015 was one of tary of the Navy from Virginia. the proposed NDAA bills for fiscal year 2015. On May 8, 2014, the House For more information about the Armed Services Committee ordered NDAA according to Fiscal Year the bill reported (amended) by a vote click here of 61-0.[6] The Committee spent 12 14
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African Skin is Beautiful Skin‌‌.Naturally! Health & Beauty
You are beautiful
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Loving your Skin
Disasters Of Skin Lightning
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The A.D.D. is working to establish a new political party. It professes to express the sentiments and voice of the People, the Natives, the Forgotten Ones. There are many issues concerning the Natural Citizens of The Gambia. The Citizens need the support of government officials as well as sovereign authorities. Limited educational institutions, misappropriated funds and poverty contribute to the disabling of Gambian citizens. The People have the right to equal employment and education. This is vital for the developing future of the Gambia. All Gambians need to take interest and assume responsibility for any efforts that are being made to improve the lives of the People. Call, send emails, text, or WhatsApp, information is below. There is no Reason for you not to participate. Click the WhatsApp links on the next page according to your region. Thank you in advance.
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MEDIA MAG Unbelievably True Love Story Five months ago, American musical artists, Lucky Smooth Stone and Anita Joyce Cooper left the comforts of their home in Long Beach, California to travel 6,417 miles to “The Smiling Coast of Africa” The Gambia. The two day journey was worth it, My roots are here. My DNA leads me directly to the Fula tribe of The Gambia” says Lucky. Although we are hundreds of miles away from our family we feel like we are home. On any given day Ebrahma and Fatima Jallow, as they have been named, can be found sipping tea at quaint coffee shop at Turn Table. They are greeted by convincing taxi drivers, determined child vendors, savvy intellectuals and dedicated fishermen. All with a unified message, “You are welcome!”
To date, the Charles Patrick Gibbs Estate has invested over d776,250.00 of their own funds to help individual Gambians. They have donated a showBy passing miles of sandy beaches and beautiful room motorcycle, assisted with car repairs, electric resorts, Ebrahma and Fatima trot through the some- bills, housing and more. Fatima Jallow remarked, times muddy roads into the villages making contact “My heart has moved me to slip d200 into the with the locals. We come to work, Ebrahma said, hands of a mother holding her sick child on the “We are on a mission to help The Gambia, Africa van.” We are well aware that the problem of ecoand the African Diaspora compete in the global nomics is much bigger than the two of us but we market.” want the people of The Gambia to know that we really care about them as individuals and that we Fatima, a master sociologist and former university really do see their circumstances. It is a relief to educator remarked, “It was a special treat to read know that Agenda 2063 is in place to permanently Africa’s Agenda 2063. It is in perfect line with the change the circumstances of our people.” Charles Patrick Gibbs Estate manifesto. We had no idea Africa was working on such a rich and in Join us in our next issue as Ebrahma and Fatima’s depth agenda. The African Union has laid out a continue the stories about how they met and marperfect blue print, we just have to plug in and get to ried the mission to impact Africa in a special way. work. We are delighted! ”
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The Charles Patrick Gibbs Estate is an International Ministry establishing, “The Nation of Alkebulan, Culture of The Malian Empire, in The Gambia, West Africa,An Able and Sovereign Nation. We are advocates for the civil and physically disabled citizens in The Gambia and abroad. This also applies to repatriations of those fellow-nationless American Copper-Colored Aboriginal Hebrew Natives who are displaced and caught up in the snare of the United States Corporation’s disabling system of oppression. As well as those marginalized by physical disabilities throughout the African diaspora. 22
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