Sonko “shocked” at torture of detainees in state custody
By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland–Gambia’s former Interior Minister, Ousman Sonko, told a Swiss court he was “shocked” to learn of protestors being tortured at...
The West Africa Social Media Award Committee Unveils 2024 Award Categories
By: Dawda Baldeh
The West Africa Social Media Award (WASMA) organizing committee has unveiled eleven award categories for the first-ever 2024 award ceremony to be held in Holland...
Former Gambian interior minister on trial in Switzerland claimed to get shoot-to-kill orders from...
By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland – Gambia’s former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko, currently facing charges of crimes against humanity in Switzerland, admitted to writing...
Red Cross Society Concludes 3-Day Intensive Basic First Aid Training with OIC Staff
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) concluded a three-day intensive training for its staff on basic first aid earlier this afternoon....
Karpowership’s Annual Donations to Gambian Orphanages as a Pillar of Social Development
By: Adama Sanneh
Karpowership, the Turkish strategic partner of The Gambia and Nawec since 2018, donated food items to three orphanages in a ceremony held at their office...
Key goal influencer returns as Scorpions look for redemption against Guinea
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
After the disappointing defeat against Senegal on Monday, the Scorpions of The Gambia returned to training with the hope of redeeming themselves ahead of...
Swiss Court hears testimony on Torture of Gambians protesting electoral reform
By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland–Modou Ngum, a torture victim, testified before a Swiss court in the crimes against humanity trial of former Interior Minister...
Upper Fulladou West NAM Donates Four Solar Panels to Sare Sofie Residents
By: Alieu Jallow
The National Assembly member for Upper Fulladou West, Hon. Bakary Kora, recently donated four solar panels to the residents of Sare Sofie in the Central...
AFCON 2023: Senegal Tops Group C with a 3-0 Victory Against Gambia
By: Dawda Baldeh
In the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, the Lions of Taranga, also known as the Senegal national football team,...
Gambian prison officers testify in crimes against humanity trial of former interior minister in...
By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland–two Gambian prison officers — Lamin Sanneh and Abdou Jammeh — testified to torture, and poor food and hygiene conditions...
Respect but not scared: Tom, Colley say Gambia ready to sting tomorrow
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The head coach of the Gambia national team, Tom Sainfeit, has said that his team has great respect for Senegal, but they are not...
Panoramic view of the Gambian economy in 2024
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
This is my optics on the economy as the New Year commences in earnest. I’m not privy to empirical data available to officials in...
“We Are Playing This Game as a Final”: Senegal Captain Speaks Ahead of Gambia...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The captain of the Senegal national team, Kalilu Koulibaly, has stated that they will approach the Senegambia battle against the Gambia national team in...
Ready to sting: Youngster Minteh says team will ‘die’ for nation in Senegambia derby
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Yankuba Minteh, a highly-rated Gambian left-footed right-winger, has said the Scorpions are prepared to give their all in the first-ever Senegambian derby against their...
Witness says Gambia’s ex-interior minister oversaw interrogation, torture
By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland–Demba Dem, the fourth plaintiff in the crimes against humanity trial of Gambia’s former interior minister, Ousman Sonko, testified...
Inside Ndemban Hospital – My Terrifying Life Experience
By: Dawda Baldeh
Privileges granted by our creator, such as health, wealth, and power, are a significant focus in this era of social media platforms.
Many individuals fail to...
President Barrow Encourages Young People to Strive for Success in the Country
By: Alieu Jallow
The President of the Republic, Adama Barrow, has urged young people to strive for success within the available opportunities in the country, describing it as...
Dear President Adama Barrow
OPINION
Your Excellency President Adama Barrow:
I avail myself of this unique opportunity and congratulate you on the award you received overseas for preserving peace and the amicable coexistence...
Second rape victim testifies in case against Gambia’s former interior minister in Switzerland
By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives
Bellinzona, Switzerland—On Thursday, Fatou Ceesay, a rape victim and plaintiff, took the stand in the ongoing crimes against humanity trial...
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...