Police Officer Takes Stand in Corruption Scandal Involving 3 Health Personnel
By Mama A. Touray
The eighth prosecution witness, Modou Gaye, a police officer from the drug squad unit at the police headquarters, began his testimony today in...
National Assembly Approves First-Ever Code of Conduct for Members
By: Dawda Baldeh
The National Assembly of The Gambia approved its first-ever Code of Conduct for Members on June 24th, 2024.
The purpose of this code is to establish...
Celebrating a Trailblazer: Mrs. Fatou Darboe Becomes UTG’s First Female Econometrics Tutor
Dear Fatu Network,
I am writing to you with immense pride and joy to share and celebrate a remarkable achievement within our academic community. On behalf of the...
Yahya Jammeh’s Journey: From Presidency to Exile
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In an exclusive interview with The Atlantic, former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh opened up about his life in exile, his relationship with former Senegalese president...
Binta Cisse: A Future Biomedical Engineer Advocating for STEM and National Development
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
In November 2023, I had a discussion with Binta Cisse, the Girls in STEM president at Marina International. During our conversation, Binta expressed her...
GDC leader vows to end deportation if he becomes president
By Dawda Baldeh
Mamma Kandeh, the leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has pledged to halt the deportation of Gambian migrants if he is elected as...
Kandeh Pledges Five-Year Free Treatment for Pregnant Women If…
By: Dawda Baldeh
Mamma Kandeh, the leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has pledged to implement a five-year free medical treatment program for pregnant women if...
GID Clarifies Interception of 67 Irregular Migrants at sea
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Public Relations Officer Chief Superintendent Mamanding S Dibba, has clarified the interception of 67 irregular migrants off the coast of...
Jah Oil Company Refutes Allegations of Capacity Issues
By: Mama A. Touray
Following the June 11th press conference held by the Cement Importers Association, which claimed that Jah Oil's cement store ran out of cement and...
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Struggling With Patience? Be A Traveler.
By Cherno Baba Jallow
‘’So, what were you doing in England?" The Dutch immigration official asked me. This was back in 2007. I...
NAWEC Managing Director Promises Significant Improvement in Power and Water Supply
By: Zackline Colley
The Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has announced a bold commitment to significantly reduce power and water shortages in the...
Young Gambian Aspires to Build an Aircraft
By: Alieu Jallow
Baba Saidy, a Gambian youth, told The Fatu Network that he aspires to build an aircraft that can carry up to four people. Specializing in...
Guest Post: The Injustice Against Gambian Academic Staff at the University of The Gambia
Promotions for academic staff at the University of The Gambia (UTG) are usually not on merit-based; rather, they are to some extent based on connections, which means...
IGP Touray Seeks to Transform the Police Force Professionally
By: Alieu Jallow
The Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force, Seedy Muktar Touray, stated that his main objective is to transform the Police force into one of...
Environment Minister Denies Involvement in Illegal Timber Trade, Threatens Legal Action Against Alkamba Times...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has denied allegations of her involvement in illegal timber trade and threatened legal...
The Cybercrime Bill 2023 – Political Pandering or Digital Safety?
By: Sulayman Bokar Bah;
A Journalist, International Law Specialist & Doctoral Researcher
The Gambia is leaning towards adopting a cybercrime legislation to prevent excessive abuses of the right to...
Sierra Leone’s President Bio Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Lumley Children’s Hospital
By Michaella Faith Wright
In a landmark event for Sierra Leone's healthcare sector, President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, accompanied by First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, inaugurated the...
Eid-Al-Adha: Special Opinion
Wishing everyone a Happy Eid Mubarak!
Islam as well as other faiths are instruments of individual and societal transformations. The hardest of societies and people have been affected...
Emmanuel Zahid: The Soulful Voice of Gospel Music
Emmanuel Zahid: The Soulful Voice of Gospel Music
By Michaella Faith Wright
Emmanuel Zahid is a rising star in the music industry, renowned for his powerful and soulful voice...
Six-Car Road Accident Causes Massive Traffic Congestion
By: Alieu Jallow
Six cars were involved in a serious crash at the Lamin Castle petrol station junction, leading to massive traffic congestion. There were no reported casualties;...