TANGO director calls for use of local languages during NA Proceedings
By: Alieu Jalow
The Director of TANGO Ndey S. Bakurin has called on the National Assembly to encourage local participation by having proceedings of the National Assembly in...
Gambia Bans Female Genital Mutilation But Observers raise concerns Over The Announcement!!!
It comes as no surprise that Gambian President Yahya Jammeh would try to divert attention from his current debilitating health issues (contributing to cancellation of his meetings...
Meet The Pressure Group Determined to Shut Golden Lead
Yesterday was the first meeting of The Gambia Environmental Movement. It was held at Commit House in Kotu. The renown activist and politician, Amadou Scattred Janneh chaired...
The Doctors’ Strike: A failure of leadership
It is about a month since the resident doctors embarked on a strike, following allegations of theft by their minister. There has been a series of meetings,...
Thousands of Nigeriens Demonstrate, Demanding Withdrawal of 1,500 French Troops from the Country
Earlier today, thousands gathered in Niamey to express their demand for the withdrawal of French troops from Niger, a move sought by the junta that seized power...
NEA’s Excuses on the Implementation of Anti-Littering Laws Are Not Genuine” – Hon. Essa...
By: Alieu Jallow
The Vice-chair of the National Assembly Select Committee on Environment, Hon. Essa Conteh, NAM for Jimara, expressed his dissatisfaction in an exclusive interview with The...
GAP Leader Advocates African Unity to Overcome Travel Barriers and Stereotypes
By: Dawda Baldeh
To address the myriad challenges faced by Africans in travel and combat stereotypes, Batchilly, the leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP), underscored the...
BAC Saga & Garbage in the Market: JS Sanneh Calls On Council to Consider...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Amid the administrative standoff between the Councilors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the former aspirant for the Brikama Area Council chairmanship election, Ibrahim...
Land Conflict: Misera Residents Accuse Senegalese of Encroaching on Their Land, Governor Bah Denies...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Residents of Misera Kabada in Jarra West District have accused Senegalese authorities of encroaching on their land and have called on the Gambian authorities to...
Sabally:‘Joining President Barrow and developing this country is better than being an opposition’
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Momodou Sabally, the former campaign manager of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), who is now a supporter of the ruling National People’s Party...
OPINION: I am in genuine solidarity with the United Democratic Party (UDP)
Opinion:
By: Modou Mboob
With this write-up, I wish to express my unwavering solidarity with The Gambia's main opposition party, UDP. The recent arrest and witch-hunting occasioned against top...
FRAMEWORK FOR ADDRESSING ELECTORAL REFORM REACHED BY GAMBIAN PARTIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVIST
A common framework for addressing electoral reform has been reached by leaders of two major Gambian political parties and civil society groups ahead of The Gambia’s 2016...
The Crisis of Post-Presidency: A Problem Macky Sall and Yahya Jammeh Have in Common
By Amat Jeng, Howard University, Washington D.C. ([email protected])
In the late 1970s, the Comoros entered a period known as ‘période noire’ after President Ali Sohli, a deranged dictator,...
Kassa Kunda Alkaliship Tussle: Current Alkalo Accuses Villagers of Jealousy and Hatred
By: Dawda Baldeh
Sheriffo Ebrima Sabally, the Alkalo of Kassa Kunda village, expresses surprise and confusion at the reluctance of some villagers to accept his leadership.
He accuses a...
UDP National Youth President Debunks Misconceptions Attached to Rohey Lowe’s REFELA Tour
By: Dawda Baldeh
Amid ongoing criticisms and misconceptions surrounding the ongoing tour by Banjul City Council Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe under the REFELA initiative, Hagie Suwaneh, National Youth...
Press Freedom: Madi Ceesay Urges Gov’t Action on President Barrow’s Statements
By: Dawda Baldeh
Honorable Madi M.K. Ceesay, a National Assembly Member and Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee, shared his perspective on press freedom in The Gambia during...
Former VP Renews Commitment in FGM Fight, Urges NAMs to Vote Against Proposed Repeal...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Former Gambian Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray, who also serves as the Executive Director of the GAMCOTRAP Anti-FGM organization, has called on National Assembly Members...
Presidential Youth Advisor asks IGP to bring Madi Ceesay to justice
By: Hadram Hydara
Deputy Youth Advisor to President Adama Barrow, Lamin K. Saidy, has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Interior Ministry to take necessary...
President Jammeh vs Detained Journalist Abdoulaye Ceesay: His Family Now Denied Access To Him
Security sources have confirmed to Fatu Radio that journalist Alhagi Ceesay has been denied access to his family for three days now. Alhagi whose family has been...
“State House Statement Buried Substance of President Barrow’s Utterances” – Hon. Ceesay
By: Dawda Baldeh
Former opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) National Assembly Member for Niamina East Constituency, Honorable Omar Ceesay, has expressed that the statement issued by the State...
