UN HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE CONCERN ABOUT DEATH SENTENCES IN THE GAMBIA
“We are deeply concerned about the death sentences apparently imposed last week by a military tribunal in Gambia against three people accused of participating in an attempted...
‘It’s not Jammeh or Barrow’: Darboe hands his verdict on the people who are...
By Sarjo Brito
Leader of the United Democratic Party Ousainou Darboe during the party’s biennial national congress currently underway at the Paradise Suites Hotel reminded his supporters and...
ROSEWOOD: Environment ministry seizes massive 22 containers, owner faces trial
By Ousman Jatta
Environment Minister Lamin B. Dibba on Monday confirmed 22 containers filled with timber logs have been seized with the alleged owner facing trial.
Speaking at a...
Deputy Speaker Seedy S.K. Njie Urges Gambians Embrace Home Talent
By: Dawda Baldeh
Honorable Seedy S.K. Njie, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, has encouraged Gambians to adopt and nurture local talent, advocating for support within the...
Madi Jobarteh puts Sankareh in his place following petition man’s attempt to run the...
By Lamin Njie
Madi Jobarteh told Ebrima Sankareh 'we run things here' following the government spokesperson's attempt to say something moments after climbing the stage.
Mr Sankareh was once...
GDC Encourages Dialogue Between Gov’t & Manufacturers to Settle Disputes on Stickers Issue
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Mamma Kandeh, has encouraged dialogue between the government and local manufacturers to settle disputes regarding the...
TRRC vs Yankuba Touray (and Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay) – Lost in Translation
By Sana Sarr
News broke that the Truth, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission (TRRC) ordered the arrest of former junta member, Yankuba Touray. According to the release,
“Touray’s arrest follows...
6,833 Gambians get vaccinated against coronavirus
A total of 6,833 Gambians have so far been inoculated against the deadly coronavirus, according to the health ministry.
The Gambia has 36,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine...
Giboro-Kuta Residents Describe Water Challenge As Emergency
By Modou Touray
Residents of Giboro-Kuta village in the Kombo East district are calling on authorities to help them with adequate supply of drinkable water.
They currently share a...
New US Ambassador To The Gambia Sharon L. Cromer Arrives!
The new Ambassador of the United States to The Gambia, Sharon L. Cromer, has on Monday 14th March 2022 arrived in The Gambia. Ambassador Cromer was received...
Senegal: Four followers of marabout are arrested over drugs
Four disciples of a marabout in Mbacke, Senegal have been arrested by police and detained at Diourbel prison.
S Niang, M. M. Fall, C. T. Sarr and D....
Bah praises Barrow for setting up commission of inquiry into LGs
By: Dawda Baldeh
While the move by President Barrow to investigate local government councils ahead of the forthcoming election has been met with staunch criticism by the opposition,...
Barrow taps Kinteh for ambassador job as army’s two most senior generals now move...
By Lamin Njie
President Adama Barrow has appointed Masanneh Kinteh as The Gambia's ambassador to China, State House announced on Friday.
It comes two days after the president sacked...
Yahya Jammeh Humiliates Eumeu Sene!!!
In what seemed like an instant replay of an all too familiar movie, Yahya Jammeh has done it again – hoisting someone on a high horse only...
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...
‘It’s a fabrication’: GAP denies leader Batchilly has joined NPP
Gambia Action Party has blasted reports its leader Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly has joined President Adama Barrow's NPP.
Reports abouded late on Saturday the GAP chief was in...
Kanilai: Soldier arrested after ‘accidentally’ shooting colleague
By Lamin Njie
A Gambian army lance corporal has been taken into custody after he ‘accidentally’ shot his colleague.
Lance Corporal Sylvester Gomez shot Lance Corporal Samba Bah in...
Detention extended for 23 people in Koina’s caste hostilities
By Lamin Njie
The Basse Magistrates Court on Monday extended the remand in custody of 23 people arrested over the Koina caste violence.
A fortnight ago, the nation woke...
‘ALL I’M SAYING IS CORRECT’: Senghore Nicknamed The Assasin Stands His Ground During Gruelling...
By Lamin Njie
A former member of the Gambia National Army has rejected suggestions he lacked the courage to own up to crimes he has been accused of...
Amie Bojang Fumes at the Director of Public Prosecution’s Statement Telling Her She Was...
By: Alieu Jallow
Amie Bojang, the second person accused in the police shooting at the Sukuta-Jabang traffic light on September 12th, expressed fury over the Director of Public...
