Victims of alleged Jammeh henchman Ousman Sonko welcome Swiss trial as Gambian govt faces...
By Mustapha K. Darboe with New Narratives
BANJUL, Gambia - In the 22-year rule of Gambia’s former dictator Yahya Jammeh, protests were rare. The few who attempted them...
BABA GALLEH JALLOW – STORY: The adventures of Alkatan – 2
By Baba Galleh Jallow
The people of Tonya Kunda were so happy that Degere had changed so much after Alkatan threw him down. Now they knew he would...
She started the first dance academy in The Gambia. Here’s why
Ndey Fatou was drawn from an early age to the world of dance. Her mother, a dancer with a ‘70s music band in The Gambia, encouraged her,...
Sierra Leone’s APC Find Themselves in the Position of the Gambia’s APRC
Around the continent, there has been a spate of upsets in elections. Africans are voting out incumbents. Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Gambia. They all have ushered in...
President Jammeh’s Witch-hunting: Victims’ Accounts and Current Condition
By: Dawda Baldeh
The former President Yahya Jammeh who is currently on exile in Equatorial Guinea launched a nationwide witch hunt exercise between 2008 and 2009 which has...
Prof. Nyarkotey: Women’s fertility declines after 35; science says 26 is the magic age...
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu
Women's fertility declines after 35; science says 26 is the magic age for marriage.
I read one article that states that the perfect age...
Closing the gender gap in technological access: The key to empowering women in the...
By: George Chikondi Lwanda
As we celebrate International Women’s Day in 2023, it is important to acknowledge the progress that The Gambia has made in terms of technological...
MAJaC and Freedom House Launch “Empowering Ethical Journalism Excellence” Project
By: Zackline Colley
The Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC), in collaboration with Freedom House, officially launched its pioneering project, "Empowering Ethical Journalism Excellence," on Tuesday. The...
The Fatu Network’s top 5 events of the year
2019 is a truly memorable year. The year was littered with a lot events and some of these events have already left lasting marks on the future...
Modern Day Valentine: History, Modernity and Ignorance
By Amara Thoronka
Background
"Lupercalia” was a pagan fertility festival celebrated in mid-February and was dedicated to “Faunus,” the Roman god of agriculture as well as to the founders...
Book Review of ‘His Other Woman’ – a Novel by Fatou Camara Junior
By: Seringe ST Touray
"His Other Woman" by Fatou Camara Junior takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, delving deep into the tangled web of human emotions and relationships....
Explainer: Common electoral offences you should know ahead of local government elections
Gambians go to the polls to vote for councillors, mayors, and chairpersons on April 15 and May 20, respectively, for the country’s local government elections.
Like other countries,...
THE ULTIMATE RESULT
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
One day, Uncle Musa closed from work very early and was eager to break the news he affectionately called "charming" to his proud niece,...
QNET accepted in the Spain’s direct selling association
QN Europe, the European business of e-commerce direct selling giant QNET, is proud to be welcomed as an official member of the Asociación de Empresas de Venta...
Frank Judd dies: Nick Maurice pays tribute to vital supporter of Marlborough Brandt Group
By Nick Maurice
The death of Frank Judd leaves the world a considerably poorer place given his extraordinary, committed and passionate career both in the international development charity...
Enhancing Fleet Security and Efficiency: A Review of Damia Security Solutions (DSS) Vehicle Trackers
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
At The Fatu Network, we rely on Damia Security Solutions (DSS) to ensure the safety and efficiency of our vehicle fleet. DSS has...
Seventh Day of the Week in Anfield
By Musa Touray
Sandu Kuwonku
According to the International Standard, Sunday is the seventh day of the week. Yesterday was Sunday. A day Liverpool scored seven, while Man United...
Kenyan ‘Jesus’ runs for his life as locals plot Easter Crucifixion
As Easter celebrations kick off, one man is getting into the holiday spirit in an unexpected way. Eliud Simiyu, a self-proclaimed 'Messiah', has taken up residence in...
Generals, Umpa Mendy and Tamba had their hopes dashed again!
The Court Martial in Yundum Barracks constituted by a panel of six members has ruled on the objection raised by the defence counsel for General Umpa Mendy...
Golden Thunder At The End Of Gina’s Lightning Feet
By: Hadram Hydara
On the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean — far from home and feet upon the rubber tracks of the African Athletic Championship —...
