Man charged with possession of prohibited drug
By Alieu Jallow
Alfred Kamara, on trial for possessing 6.313g of cannabis, a drug banned under section 35(1)(a) of the Drug Control Act of 2014, has been granted...
Agro Youth Project Launched in Brikama to Empower Youth Through Agriculture and Entrepreneurship
By: Michaella Faith Wright
The Agro Youth Project, aimed at empowering young Gambians through agriculture and entrepreneurship, was officially launched in Brikama. Key stakeholders and international partners pledged...
The Voice Newspaper Editor Detained and Charged with False Publication
By: Alieu Jallow
Following his interrogation on Thursday, 26th September, the Editor-in-Chief of The Voice Newspaper, Musa Sheriff, was charged on Monday with "false publication and broadcasting" and...
Torrential Flood Hits Jahaly Parcharr Rice Fields (CRR), Mauro Farms Suffers Grave Losses
By: Dawda Baldeh
A severe torrential downpour on Friday struck rice fields in Jahaly Parcharr in the Central River Region, submerging and ruining rice that was at the...
GPA Clarifies Rumors Regarding Banjul Port Privatization
By Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) entered into a Concession Agreement with The Albayrak Group, a Turkish firm for the expansion of Banjul Port and the...
79th UN General Assembly: President Barrow Reaffirms Gambia’s Commitment to Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment...
By Zackline Colley
President Adama Barrow addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he expressed the nation's dedication to advancing gender equality, youth empowerment,...
GAP Compares Imam Marcellus Williams’ Execution to an Assault on Islam and the Black...
By: Dawda Baldeh
In the days following the execution of Imam Marcellus Williams (Khalifa) in Missouri, both Muslims and non-Muslims worldwide have voiced their concerns regarding his death.
Williams,...
Journalist Charged Over Article on President Barrow’s Successor as Press Union Warns of Rising...
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The police arrested The Voice newspaper reporter Momodou Darboe on Thursday, September 26, charging him with false publication and broadcasting over an article...
GPU expresses concern over Pres. Barrow’s legal threat against The Voice
By Alieu Jallow
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has expressed concerns over President Adama Barrow's threat of legal action against The Voice newspaper.
The newspaper published a story on...
The ‘Gambia remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting human rights’ — Pres. Barrow...
By Mama A. Touray
Today, during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Adama Barrow affirmed The Gambia's unwavering dedication to the promotion of human...
German, Malian nationals charged with conspiracy to commit felony
By Alieu Jallow
Abdolfazel Kia Rostami, a German national, and Modou Kujabi, a Malian national, are currently on trial facing two counts of felony.
These charges violate section 368...
A Call to Action: Protect Our Future, Save Our Youth
By Yahya Sonko, migration activist
Fellow Gambians,
It is with a heavy heart that we once again mourn the tragic loss of our sons and daughters, who perished while...
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Urges Global Unity and Reform at the 79th UNGA
By: Zackline Colley
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, delivered a compelling call for global unity and institutional reforms during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly...
Coach Abdoulie Bojang Reflects on Team’s Disappointing Exit from WAFU Tournament
By: Zackline Colley
The Gambia’s U20 national football team suffered a disappointing and humiliating exit from the WAFU tournament, failing to qualify for the next stage.
Head coach Abdoulie...
Activist Jobarteh Condemns Lawsuit Threats Against Voice Newspaper Editor
By: Dawda Baldeh
Human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has condemned the recent lawsuit threats from President Adama Barrow’s lawyers against the Editor of The Voice newspaper, Musa Sheriff.
It...
Police Reveal Comparative Analysis of 2023 and 2024 Road Accident and Crime Statistics
By: Alieu Jallow
The Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force, Seedy Muktarr Touray, in a recent press engagement, presented a comparative analysis of their annual crime statistics,...
Youth and Sports Minister: Gambia is Deeply Concerned About the Negative Socioeconomic Dimension of...
By: Mama A. Touray
At the Summit of the Future, which aims to foster sustainable multilateral solutions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and beyond, the...
The Gambia Urges Leaders to Reinforce Their Multilateral Principles of Upholding Human Rights
By: Mama A. Touray
The Gambia Government, through the Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, at the Summit for the Future (New York, USA) yesterday, urged...
Conflict of Possession: Freedom Radio Allegedly Hijacked, ‘Executives Blocked’
By: Dawda Baldeh
Freedom Radio executives are facing a conflict of possession, accusing Salieu Njie of hijacking the station and blocking them from accessing the radio’s password.
The online...
Key Stakeholders Convene to Strengthen Advocacy Against FGM in The Gambia
By Zackline Colley
A two-day workshop in Banjul has brought together key stakeholders to bolster national and regional advocacy efforts against female genital mutilation (FGM) and strategize on...