Gambia wins a trophy at ECOWAS wrestling tournament
Gambia won a trophy at the 8th ECOWAS traditional wrestling tournament which ended in Dakar, Senegal on the night of the 14th of May 2017.
The three-Day keenly...
Darboe says wind of democracy blowing
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ousainou Darboe has said that the new-found enthusiasm and free expression of views and comments on the government by Gambians is in...
Gambia issues arrest warrants for suspects in Deyda Hydara murder
Press Statement By CPJ
New York, May 17, 2017--A magistrate's court in Banjul today issued arrest warrants for two people suspected of murdering Gambian editor Deyda Hydara in...
GINA BASS WINS GAMBIA’S FIRST GOLD MEDAL
By Lamin Drammeh
It has been an incredible and historic moment for the Gambian athlete sensation Gina Bass who just secured a gold medal for her country.
Gina is...
Court issues arrest warrant against Deyda Hydara alleged murderers Sanna Manjang & Bombardier
Principal Magistrate Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Banjul Magistrates' Court today issued an arrest warrant against the alleged murderers of the late renowned Gambian journalist Deyda Hydara.
The warrant...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….
To Be Seen To Be Doing Something....
In the previous dispensation, there used to be aloof obliviousness from the ruling government so much so that people stopped expecting...
“The GFF Press Statement is Untrue, Misleading, Malicious And Slanderous” Star Janneh
Buba Janneh, former 1st vice president of the default Gambia Football Federation have strongly reacted to a recent statement issued by the current executive of the country's...
‘I will not allow selective justice in Gambia’ – OJ
Agriculture Minister OJ Jallow has renewed his stance that he will never allow selective justice to prevail in the Gambia especially in the post Jammeh era quest...
“There Will Be Justice For Every Victim Of Jammeh”–Justice Minister
By Lamin Sanyang
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Tambadou has promised justice for victims of human rights violations committed by the former President, Yahya Jammeh.
Minister...
The Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations Launched
By Lamin Sanyang
The victims of Gambia's former President Yahya Jammeh has officially launched the centre for victims of human rights violation at Kotu in the Kanifing Municipality.
Mr....
President Barrow To Travel To Riyadh Friday
Sources have informed The Fatu Network that his Excellency, President Adama Barrow is expected to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday to attend The Arab Islamic American...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT…
The Environment....
In my language, Fula, there is a saying, 'Ñawndi wari'(Roughly: while trying to cure, you kill). Yesterday, I wrote to talk about diversification and how we...
GOOD MORNING PRESIDENT BARROW
Munna tuma. I have had enough, Mr President. Ops, my bad. Bilai walai talai and for the sake of clarity, not in Goloh's voice though, I actually...
Barrow’s development plan completed
The much awaited National Development Plan of the new government has finally been completed, according to the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Sait Drammeh said The...
ROW OVER REMOVAL OF ‘UNKNOWN SOLDIER’ STATUE
The apparent removal of the statue of the ‘Unknown Soldier’ at the Arch 22 has caused controversy with supporters of the former ruling APRC calling the move...
Jammeh brothers charged
The brothers of former president Yahya Jammeh who were arrested by the police last week have been charged, police sources told The Standard.
According to our sources, the...
GFF Cries Foul Over What It Calls ‘Malicious Campaign Against President Bajo’
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), is crying foul over what it calls malicious campaign against it's leadership headed by Lamin Kaba Barjo. A strong worded press release...
Truth, Reconciliation, Justice and Forgiveness
Part 2
If other Nations Can do it; Darboe pardoned Jammeh; ‘Yes We Can’ forgive & Reconcile Gambia!
Alagi Yorro Jallow
Truth and Reconciliation is turning toward the good, the...
The Gambia: An Islamic Radical Group’s Haven for Recruitment
My first blog, ever — Time for an Islamic, Cultural Renaissance in The Gambia? — asked a question that was, at that time, and still to date,...
Badou Kebbeh alleged killer who was on the run is arrested in Kaolack, repatriated
Mustapha Gaye who was on the run since 23rd April, 2017 for allegedly stabbing and killing one Badou Kebbeh with a knife in Nema Jola Kunda, has...