Article 19 chief hails ‘new democracy’ in Gambia
By Alagie Manneh
Article 19 has hailed the change of power in The Gambia, saying it is finally bringing ‘democracy and human rights’ that has eluded Gambians under...
‘My role as adviser has not changed’ – Halifa Sallah
Halifa Sallah, spokesperson of Gambia’s new coalition government said he is still the adviser to President Adama Barrow.
"My role has not change as an adviser from the...
EU opens new chapter with Gambia, inks €75M immediate support package
The European Union (EU) on Thursday inked a €75 million immediate support package to the Gambia government at a landmark signing ceremony presided over by President Adama Barrow at...
Gambia: Driver released after six days ‘unlawful’ police detention despite new gov’t pledge
Although Gambia has booted out a dictatorial regime known for arbitrary arrests, detention without charge or killings and ushered a new government but it still seems law...
Interior Minister Fatty promises to reform Gambia Police Force
The Minister of Interior, Mai Ahmed Fatty, has promised to reform and address the challenges facing the Gambia Police Force.
Minister Fatty made these statements at the opening...
President Barrow appeals for patience over slow pace in ministerial picks
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has called on citizens to exercise patience as he tirelessly works with his team to fill the remaining ministerial positions in the new...
Senegal Army Chief visits ECOMIG troops, meets President Barrow
Brigadier General Cheikh Dieye, the Senegal Chief of Defense Staff Tuesday evening met Gambia's President Adama Barrow at his based at the Kairaba Beach Hotel.
Brigadier General Dieye...
As AU leaders adopt strategy to quit ICC, Gambia’s Barrow insists on staying
Gambia’s President Adama Barow insists his country will remain a signatory to the Rome Statue that established the International Criminal Court. He also announced that The Gambia...
Youth Minister Gomez visits hospitalized youth involved in Kitty accident
Gambia’s Youth & Sports minister Henry Gomez Monday visits the youth hospitalized at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) in Banjul after their involvement in a car...
‘More unlawfully detained prisoners still languish behind bars’ – Police
Gambia’s police have confirmed that a good number of people unlawfully imprisoned by the former regime are still languishing behind the prison walls waiting to be release...
Swiss confirms probing Ex-Interior Minister Sonko for possible crimes against humanity
The Office of the Attorney General in Switzerland has confirmed it is investigating The former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko for possible crimes against humanity, the BBC...
Nigerian Air Force contingent on ‘Operation Restore Democracy in Gambia’ returns home
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) contingent deployed on the ‘Operation Restore Democracy in Gambia’ finally returned home in Nigeria from Dakar, Senegal.
The 200 officers of the air...
President Barrow pays historic visit to Gambia’s first President Jawara
Gambia first post-independence and democratically elected President Alhagie Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara on Friday received the new President Adama Barrow at his residence in Fajara.
This is the...
Gambian ambassadors sacked by Jammeh reinstated
The eleven Gambian ambassadors who where sacked by former President Yahya Jammeh in December have all been reinstated by President Adama Barrow, The Fatu Network can confirm.
The...
Gambia’s new Foreign Minister meets foreign diplomats to strengthen ties
Ousainou NM Darboe, Gambia’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Int'l Cooperation & Gambians Abroad Thursday met with foreign diplomats accredited to The Gambia.
This is Mr Darboe’s first...
New Interior Minister warns criminals, says national security will not be compromised
Written by Alagie Manneh
The Gambia’s new Interior Minister has issued a strong warning to criminals and people who violate the laws to understand that such business as...
Chances to see Ebou Jobe & Alhagie Mamut Ceesay erode
Hopes by families to see the two missing Gambian-Americans kidnapped in The Gambia by the notorious agents of former President Yahya Jammeh have been dashed out.
Ebou Jobe...
Formerly NIA now SIS gets new director
Musa Dibba who is not a stranger to the National Intelligence Agency has been appointed as the new director of the agency with effect from Wednesday, February...
Formerly NIA now SIS Director Yankuba Badjie fired
Yankuba Badjie, the director of the notorious former National Intelligence Agency (NIA) now renamed as State Intelligence Services (SIS) has been fired, The Fatu Network has confirmed.
He...
President Barrow tasks new ministers to make New Gambia a reality
Gambia's new President Adama Barrow has called on the newly sworn-in cabinet ministers to work hard in making the New Gambia dream a reality.
Speaking at the swearing...
