Gambia Police Force Honored with Best National Police Service Award in West Africa
The Gambia Police Force has been honored with the prestigious Best National Police Service in West Africa Award for 2023/2024 at the 18th Security Watch Africa Awards...
UDP Loses Supreme Court Battle Over Presidential Advisers’ Political Party Roles
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Supreme Court of The Gambia has dismissed a consolidated lawsuit challenging the appointment of six presidential advisers who simultaneously hold positions in...
President Barrow Attends Kenya’s Independence Day as Guest of Honour
State House, Banjul, 12th December 2024: At the invitation of H.E. William Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. President Adama Barrow attended Kenya's 61st...
GPST and The Gambia Police Force Mark Successful Completion of PIU Subproject
The Gambia Police Force and The German Police Support Team (GPST) concluded the PIU Subproject with a ceremony at the Police Intervention Unit Headquarters in Kanifing on...
Jokadu Chief Voices Concerns Over Alleged Overcharging of Immigrants for Visitor Passes by Gambia...
By Alieu Jallow
Chief of Jokadu District, Alpha Mariam Khan, has expressed concern about the Gambia Immigration Department allegedly overcharging immigrants for a visitor's pass, or laissez-passer, without...
Darboe’s Basse Visit Highlights UDP Nationwide Tour
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party, visited Basse as part of the party’s nationwide tour, where he was greeted by a...
Tale of ‘Kush’: Gambia records 13 related deaths
By Hawa Demba
A substance referred to as “Kush” is wreaking havoc in The Gambia with 13 related deaths mainly youth, the 5th national situation report (Sitrep 5)...
Ukraine Strikes Russia with US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles; Russia Vows Response
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Russia's Defense Ministry has warned of retaliation after Ukrainian forces launched US-supplied ATACMS missiles at a military airfield in Taganrog, southern Russia, on...
President Barrow Arrives in Kenya for Independence Anniversary
President Adama Barrow arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi this Wednesday for Kenya's 61st Independence Day Anniversary, where he was welcomed by Prime Cabinet Secretary...
FIFA has officially announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup
The decision was made after Saudi Arabia was the only country to bid for the tournament. The kingdom has promised to deliver an impressive event, marking another...
Foreign Affairs Press Release: Evacuation of Gambians from Lebanon
Banjul, The Gambia – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad is pleased to announce the successful evacuation of 25 Gambian nationals from Lebanon....
Gambian Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie Charged with Abuse of Office and Drug-Related Offenses
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie, who was arrested and interdicted last week in connection with an alleged drug case, has been formally charged...
Presidents Barrow and Faye to Be Represented at Gambia-Senegal Economic Forum in Banjul
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The upcoming Economic, Trade, and Investment Forum in Banjul, scheduled for December 19-20, 2024, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Conference Centre, will...
AU Conference: Senegal’s President Speaks on the Path to Ending Poverty in Africa
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
At the African Union Conference on Education, Youth, and Employability in Nouakchott on December 10, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye underscored the need...
Chad Expels French Troops, Is Senegal Next?
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
France has begun withdrawing its military assets from Chad, marking the end of decades of French military presence in the Sahel.
According to France24,...
Cabinet Approves Gambia’s National Sport Policy 2024 – 2034
Ministry of Youth & Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie last Thursday presented to Cabinet the country's new Sport Policy in the form of a Cabinet Paper for...
Hidden cost of delayed School Improvement Grant payment
By Istaou Jatta
The Gambia Government has taken steps over the past decade to provide free education for all public schools. With support from the World Bank, the...
Victims, CSOs Petition ECOWAS to Establish Special Tribunal for The Gambia
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
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...
Darboe: ‘My government will fight against’ corruption
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...