High Court to Commence Voir Dire on Allegations of Torture and Drugging
By: Alieu Jallow
On Monday, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, presiding over the High Court in Banjul, ruled to conduct a voir dire regarding the allegations of torture inflicted upon...
Amnesty for 37 Inmates: Banjul North NAM Urges Parliament to Investigate Presidential Amnesty Process
By: Dawda Baldeh
On January 19th, 2024, Gambians received what many described as shocking news: the granting of amnesty to 37 convicted inmates for serious crimes such as...
Kargbo’s alleged killer may face death penalty if…
By Mama A. Touray
Sub-Inspector of The Gambia Police Force, Lamin Jammeh, has on Monday told the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court that Haruna Tine, accused of stabbing and killing...
Fatoumatta Kargbo’s Assailant Appeared in Court
By: Alieu Jallow
The assailant, Haruna Tine, who brutally murdered Fatoumatta Kargbo by stabbing her on Friday, January 12, 2024, appeared before Principal Magistrate Sallah Mbye of the...
Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation Facilitates Return of 16-year-old Essa Jallow to School
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation for the Physically Challenged has facilitated the return of 16-year-old Essa Jallow to school by paying his tuition fees.
Essa attends...
Kalifa Cham ‘dreams’ of playing for The Gambia
By: Dawda Baldeh
An 18-year-old Gambian-born left-back, Kalifa Cham, who plays for U.E. Sant Andreu in the Spanish juvenile league, says he dreams of playing for the Gambian...
Upholding Constitutional Order: President Adama Barrow’s candidacy for a third term is a constitutional...
OPINION
By Bakary J Janneh
In a critical juncture of the Republic of The Gambia's political landscape, President Adama Barrow's decision to seek re-election for the presidency stands firmly...
The Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy Reflects on 2023 Achievements & Future Aspirations
By: Adama Sanneh
On Friday, January 19th, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE) held a press briefing at the OIC conference hall to highlight their achievements...
Sankareh Claims Victims’ Families Consented to Inmates’ Amnesty
By Dawda Baldeh
Ebrima G. Sankareh, the spokesperson of the Gambian government and Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, has claimed that the families of victims have consented to...
Celebrating 20 Years of Strong Partnership: Ostend Mayor’s Visit to Banjul
As representatives of the City of Ostend in Belgium, we are thrilled to commemorate the remarkable 20th anniversary of the City Link Ostend-Banjul partnership. This enduring relationship...
Gambia groups, FIOHTG Inaugurate Cereal Bank in Kerr Ardo
By Samsideen Ceesay, Communication Officer, FIOHTG
Gambia groups from Sweden, in collaboration with Future In Our Hands The Gambia (FIOHTG), inaugurated a cereal bank store in Kerr Ardo...
Sonko’s lawyer Argues Prosecution Failed to Connect client to Alleged Violations of Crimes Against...
By Mustapha K. Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland–Philippe Currat, a Swiss attorney defending Ousman Sonko, Gambia’s former interior minister currently on trial in Switzerland for crimes against...
Fear of Starving to Death Rises among Desert-Stranded Gambian Migrants
By: Dawda Baldeh
More than two hundred Gambian migrants, attempting to reach Europe via Tunisia, are grappling with the looming threat of starving to death in the Niger...
2024 rolling: It is not a new year that makes you prosper
By Amara Thoronka
Days ago, we bid farewell to the year 2023. It was the end of a 12-month cycle. As in every other year, 2023 was...
Analyzing Claims & Accusations: The Ruling NPP and the Kuntaur Area Council Debacle
By: Bakary J Janneh
In recent times, the Kuntaur Area Council (KAC) has found itself at the center of controversy, with allegations and blame directed towards the ruling...
Victims criticize Gambia’s absence in Sonko’s crimes against humanity trial in Switzerland
By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland — Several Gambians allegedly arrested and tortured at the National Intelligence Agency in March 2006 have criticized the government's conspicuous...
National Human Rights Commission Calls for Effective Implementation of Laws Governing Children
By: Alieu Jallow
Emmanuel Joof, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has called for the effective implementation of laws governing children.
He acknowledged the country's adequate laws...
Urgent Call for Action: Inhumane Treatment of African Migrants in Tunisia Must Cease
By: Bakary J. Janneh
In recent weeks, the actions of the Tunisian Police Force towards African migrants within the country have raised serious concerns and prompted an outcry...
Empowering Kiang West: A Call for Development and Representation
In the shadows of progress, there exists a resilient community that has weathered neglect and aspires to a brighter future – Kiang West. Since gaining independence, this...
National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation Settles D500m Owed to Farmers
By: Dawda Baldeh
The National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) has announced that it has settled a debt of D500 million owed to farmers across the...