Senegal seizes record 2 tonnes of cocaine off Atlantic coast
Senegal seized more than two tonnes of pure cocaine from a ship off its Atlantic coast, the navy said on Tuesday, in the West African country’s largest-ever...
Prison chief Ansumana Manneh sent home over scandal jail breaks
The director general of Gambia Prison Service Ansumana Manneh has been sent on administrative leave over jail breaks that have rocked Mile 2.
A number of jail breaks...
Essa Faal’s campaign announces Giss Giss pundit Dabakh Malick as its new diaspora liaison
Essa Faal's campaign on Tuesday announced the designation of Malick Jarju popularly known as Dabakh Malick as the campaign diaspora liaison.
A statement said Mr Jarju will be...
NAWEC asks citizens to buy enough power as it announces two-day service interruption
By Sarjo Brito
The National Water and Electricity Company has announced a planned interruption of commercial services as the company sets to implements a new information system.
The planned...
PMM says Jammeh has power to sack Fabakary Tombong Jatta and Co
Pa Modou Mbowe has insisted former President Jammeh has the power to sack Fabakary Tombong Jatta and his executive members as they were handpicked by Jammeh.
"Yes, obviously....
Group issues statement over Darboe’s attack on Sarahules
The Team has issued a statement condemning UDP leader Ousainou Darboe's comments against the Sarahules.
Darboe during his meeting in Basse last week accused the Sarahules of trying...
President Barrow says Darboe is battling old age, rehashes his vow to retire him...
President Adama Barrow has insisted UDP leader Ousainou Darboe is battling old age and vowed to retire a man he calls 'father'.
Darboe and President Barrow calling each...
Master’s degree, PhD holders make Essa Faal’s campaign strategy team
The 'Turn Around Sobeyaa' movement for the election of Essa Mbye Faal has announced a 22-member campaign strategy team.
The members comprise distinguished Gambian professionals at home and...
Full text of former President Yahya Jammeh’s 1,300-word address to his supporters
Former President Yahya Jammeh spoke to his supporters from his hideout in Equatorial Guinea on Friday, using the address to rubbish the APRC-NPP alliance, sacking the party's...
Police arrest 8 people
Police have announced arresting eight people during patrols and stolen items recovered from the suspects.
Police said today: "The Police Anti Crime Unit (ACU) and Police Intervention Unit...
December Election: The Candidates who might not qualify to run
The December presidential election is now just weeks away but the past months have seen over two dozen Gambians express interest in the country's top job. The...
MC Cham Jnr says majority of APRC supporters will now not vote for President...
GDC National Youth President MC Cham Jnr has said majority of APRC supporters will now not vote for President Adama Barrow in December.
Former President Jammeh this past...
Hamat Bah says ‘enemies’ went round lying against President Barrow regarding APRC-NPP alliance
Tourism Minister Hamat Bah has said enemies went all over the world lying against President Adama Barrow and his government regarding the NPP-APRC alliance.
Citizens mostly from the...
Bubacarr Keita rape trial returns after three-month pause but…
The rape trial of businessman Bubacarr Keita returned to court on Monday after a three-month pause but was quickly adjourned.
Mr Keita, 29, is standing trial for allegedly...
Effective 1st Dec. Nigeria to Ban Unvaccinated Civil Servants from Office
By: Christian Alpha Conte
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the presidential steering committee has announced that effective December this year no civil servant will be allowed into...
Sierra Leone: Reduce Age for Presidency to 21! Youth Activist, Chernor Bah Calls
By: Christian Alpha Conte
Feminist and youth activist, Chernor Bah, has called for the lowering of what he described as the ‘outdated youth age in Sierra Leone’.
Chernor says...
Food Security in the Face of COVID-19
By: Christian Alpha Conte
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked not only a health crisis but also an economic crisis, which together pose a serious threat to food security,...
Boarding school deadly fire that killed five people: Police speak
Police have confirmed five boy died during a deadly fire outbreak at Bilal Boarding School in Yundum.
The boys lost their lives after they got trapped in their...
Devastated Imam Essa Jawara breaks down in tears as fire kills ‘five’ boys at...
At least five boys have died after fire broke out at Masjid Bilal Boarding School in Yundum on Saturday.
The boys died after getting trapped in their rooms...
