Thursday, December 26, 2024

Victims, CSOs Petition ECOWAS to Establish Special Tribunal for The Gambia

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By Hadram Hydara Ahead of the ECOWAS Heads of State meeting on December 15, the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisations in The Gambia (AVLO), alongside victims, local and international...

Tipper Truck Drivers Face Challenges Amid Limited Quarry Options

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By Michaella Faith Wright Omar Touray, President of the General Tipper Truck Drivers Association, has emphasized the significant challenges faced by sand miners in The Gambia, such as...

From Struggles to Success: Sierra Leonean Contractor Advocates for Youth Transformation in The Gambia

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By: Michaella Faith Wright Born and raised in Sierra Leone, Mohamed Chernor Kabia, now a contractor builder in The Gambia, has defied the odds to rewrite the narrative...

Darboe: ‘My government will fight against’ corruption

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By Mama A. Touray Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, the Secretary-General and leader of the United Democratic Party, pledged that if he becomes president, his government will combat corruption in...

Minister Hamat Bah Accuses Darboe of Hypocrisy Over Tour Expense Criticism

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Lands Minister Hamat Nk Bah has accused UDP leader Ousainou Darboe of hypocrisy following his criticism of President Adama Barrow’s D30 million tour expenses. Speaking during the UDP’s...

Darboe Blasts Barrow Over D30M Tour Spending

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  UDP leader Ousainu Darboe has criticized President Adama Barrow's administration for spending D30 million on the President's Meet The People Tour, calling it "useless and wasteful." Speaking during...

IGP TOURAY STRENGTHENS GPF THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Mukhtar Touray successfully concluded a week-long high-profile working visit to the Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Saturday, December 7, underscoring...

From Pacharr Village to TikTok Stardom: Mankajang Daily’s Inspiring Journey of Transformation and Adventure...

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By Dawda Baldeh Bakary Mankajang, affectionately known as “Mankajang Daily,” epitomizes the spirit of perseverance and the transformative influence of social media in today’s digital age. Originating from...

December 2024 would have been Gambia-China Golden Jubilee

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OPINION By Talibeh Hydara Let’s start with a little history lesson. In 1968, three years after independence from Great Britain, The Gambia established diplomatic relations with the Republic of...

Action Aid The Gambia Commences TAG with Local Stakeholders in NBR to Enhance Transparency...

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By: Alieu Jallow Action Aid The Gambia, on Wednesday, 4th December 2024, commenced a crucial technical advisory meeting, bringing together local stakeholders in the North Bank Region. This...

KMC Unveils First Municipal Library

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KMC has inaugurated The Gambia’s first municipal library and Office of Public Information, a milestone under the EU-funded Kanifing Environmental Transformation Programme (KETP). Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda described...

Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie Arrested and Interdicted Over Alleged Cocaine-Related Case

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Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie of the Bundung Magistrates Court has been arrested and interdicted by the Gambian Judiciary, reportedly in connection with illicit drugs, including cocaine,...

Gambia’s New Excise Tax on Cement Imports Sparks Concerns and Disruptions

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By: Alieu Jallow The Government of Gambia’s decision to implement a new excise tax on imported cement has led to a significant halt in cement imports. The decision...

Trial of Ousainou Bojang in Chaos? Key Evidence Fails to Match Accused

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial In the latest update on the trial of Ousainou Bojang, accused of the September 2023 shooting of three police officers at Sukuta-Jabang, which...

Sonko to Visit The Gambia

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to visit The Gambia on December 19 for the second Gambia-Senegal Economic, Trade, and Investment Forum,...

Dr. Fatoumatta Jaiteh Makes History as Second Female Gambian Orthopedic Surgeon

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Dr. Fatoumatta Jaiteh has become the second female orthopedic and trauma surgeon and the fourth Gambian overall in The Gambia. A graduate of the...

China Ambassador Awards Degree Scholarship to 10 USET students

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By Mama A. Touray The Chinese government, represented by the Chinese Ambassador to The Gambia, Liu Jin, presented degree scholarship letters to ten students from the University of...

KAC CEO Sainabou Martin Urges Action on Road Safety Concerns in North Bank

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By Alieu Jallow Sainabou Martin Sonko, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kerewan Area Council, has expressed concern over road safety in the North Bank region due to...

Old Yundum Residents Urge Gov’t to Address Road, Water, Healthcare Issues

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By Dawda Baldeh During a joint meeting held in Sinchu Alhagie on Tuesday, residents of the Old Yundum Constituency urged President Adama Barrow's administration to address urgent issues...

Governor Saidyhan Introduces Electronic Clocking System to Boost Transparency in North Bank Region

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By: Alieu Jallow In a significant move toward enhancing transparency and accountability, Governor Lamin Saidyhan of the North Bank Region has announced the implementation of an electronic clocking...