President Adama Barrow Welcomes Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on His First Official Visit
The Fatu Network Editorial
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has selected The Gambia as his first official destination following his inauguration for a second term on January 7,...
Burris Devanney: A household name in The Gambia
In 1965, Burris Devanney and his wife, Louanne, began working in Africa as part of Canada’s new development assistance program. They witnessed several significant events in Africa’s...
Barrow’s Disappointment as UTG Faraba Campus Project Falls Behind Schedule for Independence Celebration
By Mama A. Touray
During his inspection of the ongoing construction of the University of The Gambia Faraba Campus Lot Two project, which houses the law faculty, School...
Sierra Leone recalls Ambassador to Guinea over Cocaine Seizure
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador to Guinea after seven suitcases of suspected cocaine were discovered in an embassy vehicle. The Guinean authorities...
Farba Ngom: “Ousmane Sonko Is Neither God Nor His Prophet (SAW)”
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Farba Ngom, deputy mayor of Agnam (Northern Senegal) and a prominent member of Senegal’s Alliance for the Republic (APR) party, has publicly responded...
Barrow’s Motorcade Shares Road: A Shift in Tradition?
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
For decades, it has been customary for the presidency to close entire highway lanes to accommodate the presidential motorcade—a practice often justified by...
ITC Awards TVET Scholarships to Another 50 Young People from Foni
The International Trade Centre (ITC) held an orientation ceremony for 50 young people at the Crab Island Technical and Vocational Education and Training Centre in Bwiam on...
Macky’s APR Accuses Sonko of Orchestrating Political Attack on Farba Ngom
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has accused Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of orchestrating a political attack on Farba Ngom, a prominent...
Ahmad Gitteh Critiques Barrow Government’s Position on Diaspora Participation
By: Alieu Jallow
Ahmad Gitteh, a prominent supporter of the National People’s Party (NPP), has publicly criticized President Adama Barrow’s administration for retaining constitutional clauses that exclude Gambians...
New ECOMIG Commander Pledges Close Collaboration with Gambian Security Forces
By: Dawda Baldeh
Colonel Ndiagne Diouf, the newly appointed commander of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), has pledged to work closely with Gambian defense and security...
Ousainou Bojang alleges ‘suffocation’ in ‘hot’, ‘windowless’ cell by officers
By Ousman Saidykhan
Ousainou Bojang, who is on trial for allegedly killing two PIU officers, said during a court session that he sometimes struggles to breathe in his...
The Power of People: PDOIS Leader Reflects on Gambia’s Journey
By: Seringe ST Touray
Halifa Sallah, leader of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), delivered a profound message about citizenship, governance, and national development ahead...
What Message Is President Tinubu Sending Across Nigeria?
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Nigerian military has introduced revised regulations, banning homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, tattoos, body piercings, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct, reports Nigerian news outlet,...
Mali Seizes 3 Tons of Gold from Canadian Company Over Revenue Dispute
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Mali's military government has seized three tons of gold from Canadian mining company Barrick Gold as part of an ongoing dispute over revenue...
Essa Faal Clarifies Controversial Donkey Cart Remarks, Says Critics Don’t Understand English
By: Dawda Baldeh
Prominent Gambian international lawyer and leader of the Turn Around Movement, Essa Mbye Faal, has clarified his controversial remarks about donkey carts, saying his statement...
Macky Makes Moves: Sets Up Shop in Morocco with New Company
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who has been based in Morocco since leaving office in April, has established a company named Semo Holding...
Sidia Jatta Engages Jarra Jaliyaa on Solutions to Gambia’s Economic Challenges and Citizens’ Welfare
By Alieu Jallow
Sidia Jatta, a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) and former National Assembly Member for Wuli West, recently engaged...
Gambia’s 2024 Remittances Hit $775M, Central Bank Reports
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
According to the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), the country received over $775.6 million (D46.5 billion) in remittances in 2024, accounting for...
GAP Leader Batchilly Urges Pres. Barrow to Prioritize National Unity, Reflective Leadership
By Michaella Faith Wright
The Gambia Action Party (GAP) has called on President Adama Barrow to embrace a leadership style that prioritises national unity, transparency, and accountability.
In...
Public Warning Issued to Senegalese Singer Mia Guissé
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Mame Mactar Guèye, a prominent Senegalese advocate for morality, cultural preservation, and religious values, and vice-president of the NGO Jamra, has criticized singer...