OPINION: Senegal Covered in a Cloud of Uncertainty
By: Musa Bassadi Jawara
Presidential elections were scheduled to take place this Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Senegal. A presidential decree and act of the National Assembly, placed...
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,...
Madi Jobarteh Says ECOWAS Is the Greatest Obstacle to Democracy in West Africa
By: Sainabou Gassama
Madi Jobarteh, a prominent human rights activist and civil society leader, has accused ECOWAS of promoting bad leadership and governance in its region.
Following the press...
Exploring Opportunities: Gambian Musician/Entrepreneur Secures Partnerships with UAE Investors
By: Dawda Baldeh
Renowned Gambian Musician, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, and Activist Modou Lamin Bah, also known as Egalitarian, has successfully secured a partnership with ACX Investment LLC, a potential...
Senegal Election Postponement: Teachers Threaten General Strike
By: Dawda Baldeh
Teachers in Senegal have threatened to embark on a general strike following the postponement of the February 25th Presidential election, sparking tension in the West...
Macky Must Respect Senegal’s Constitution
OPINION
By: Modou A. Sambou
President Macky Sall of Senegal has engineered a flagrant breach of his country's constitution by unilaterally delaying the presidential election that was slated for...
Kenyan Self-Proclaimed Pastor Charged with the Murder of 191 Children
By: Sainabou Gassama
Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 29 associates have been charged with the murder of 191 children, whose bodies were discovered buried in a forest.
Paul...
Nigerian Chess Master Receives Praise After Winning 10 Games Simultaneously
By: Dawda Baldeh
Nigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya has astonished audiences in Germany by playing chess against ten opponents simultaneously, maneuvering around and engaging them in competitive games,...
West African Military-Led Nations Exit ECOWAS, Citing Alleged Threats and Betrayal
By: Sainabou Gassama
Three West African nations led by military forces have declared their immediate withdrawal from the regional bloc of ECOWAS, accusing the organization of posing a...
Fear of Starving to Death Rises among Desert-Stranded Gambian Migrants
By: Dawda Baldeh
More than two hundred Gambian migrants, attempting to reach Europe via Tunisia, are grappling with the looming threat of starving to death in the Niger...
2024 rolling: It is not a new year that makes you prosper
By Amara Thoronka
Days ago, we bid farewell to the year 2023. It was the end of a 12-month cycle. As in every other year, 2023 was...
Urgent Call for Action: Inhumane Treatment of African Migrants in Tunisia Must Cease
By: Bakary J. Janneh
In recent weeks, the actions of the Tunisian Police Force towards African migrants within the country have raised serious concerns and prompted an outcry...
The West Africa Social Media Award Committee Unveils 2024 Award Categories
By: Dawda Baldeh
The West Africa Social Media Award (WASMA) organizing committee has unveiled eleven award categories for the first-ever 2024 award ceremony to be held in Holland...
Key goal influencer returns as Scorpions look for redemption against Guinea
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
After the disappointing defeat against Senegal on Monday, the Scorpions of The Gambia returned to training with the hope of redeeming themselves ahead of...
AFCON 2023: Senegal Tops Group C with a 3-0 Victory Against Gambia
By: Dawda Baldeh
In the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Lions of Taranga, also known as the Senegal national football team,...
Respect but not scared: Tom, Colley say Gambia ready to sting tomorrow
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The head coach of the Gambia national team, Tom Sainfeit, has said that his team has great respect for Senegal, but they are not...
“We Are Playing This Game as a Final”: Senegal Captain Speaks Ahead of Gambia...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The captain of the Senegal national team, Kalilu Koulibaly, has stated that they will approach the Senegambia battle against the Gambia national team in...
Ready to sting: Youngster Minteh says team will ‘die’ for nation in Senegambia derby
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Yankuba Minteh, a highly-rated Gambian left-footed right-winger, has said the Scorpions are prepared to give their all in the first-ever Senegambian derby against their...
Sierra Leone coup attempt: 27 soldiers appear before a court-martial
27 soldiers have appeared before a court martial today Monday, 8th January 2024. The military personnel face 88-count charges linked to mutiny to overthrow President Julius Maada...
Swiss Trial of Ousman Sonko Marks Milestone in Pursuit of Justice for Jammeh-Era Crimes...
(Geneva) – The opening of a Swiss trial on January 8, 2024, for serious crimes committed in The Gambia represents a significant advance for justice for the...