A Deep Reflection: The Whataboutism Surrounding Migration from Kaur to Kudang
By: Mustapha Paragon Sonko
To begin with, I have granted myself the right to use two villages I dearly love in The Gambia to share my message with...
Foni Kansala NAM, Almameh Gibba, Calls for the Arrest of Dr. Daffeh
By: Alieu Jallow
The National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala district, Almameh Gibba, has called for the arrest of Dr. Babanding Daffeh, a gynecologist he alleges is responsible...
Jadu’s Karate Academy Celebrates 48 New Belt-Holders
By Dawda Baldeh
Jadu’s Karate Academy in Lamin Village has recently held a karate grading exam for 48 students who are promoted to various ranks at a ceremony...
Imam Baba Leigh Challenges Culture: ‘Female Genital Mutilation Not a Yardstick of Islam’
By Mama A. Touray
In an exclusive interview with The Fatu Network, Imam and Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission, Baba Leigh, said female genital mutilation should not...
Kandeh Denies GDC Affiliation with UDP
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Mamma Kandeh, has vehemently denied any affiliation between his party and the main opposition United Democratic...
Bubacarr Bob Keita’s Mission: Steering Gambian Youth Away from Drugs through Charity and Education
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Bubacarr Bob Keita, a dedicated advocate, works tirelessly to steer children away from drugs and guide them towards a brighter future. Born to a...
Imam Baba Leigh opens doors for dialogue with pro-FGM advocates
By Mama A. Touray
Following the lawmakers' decision to uphold the ban on female genital mutilation, Gambian imam and commissioner at the National Human Rights Commission, Baba Leigh,...
Lifeblood for Life: Ghana’s ECOMIG Troops Roll Up Their Sleeves in Barra
By Dawda Baldeh
The Ghanaian troops serving the ECOWAS mission in The Gambia in partnership with their sister forces have conducted a blood donation at Essau District Hospital.
The...
Celebrating Swadou’s Remarkable Leadership and Aspirations!
WiSTEM proudly congratulates Swadou, the outgoing President of the Methodist Academy Girls in STEM Club. As Head Girl, Swadou has led the STEM club with exceptional determination,...
Gambia gov’t bans cross-border sale of subsidised fertiliser
By Hadram Hydara
BREAKING: The Gambian government has announced a ban on the cross-border sale of subsidised fertiliser and has directed authorities to arrest anyone found in violation...
Westminster Foundation’s Country Representative Believes The Gambia Has More Pressing Issues to Address than...
By: Alieu Jallow
Tabou Sarr, the country representative for the Westminster Foundation, believes that The Gambia has more pertinent issues to tackle than FGM/C, which has received significant...
Kiang West NAM Expresses Disappointment as Parliament Upholds FGM/C Ban
By Alieu Jallow
The National Assembly Member for Kiang West, Lamin Ceesay, has expressed his disappointment with his fellow parliamentarians for their decision to maintain the ban on...
GAP Urges Government Action on Soaring Rent Prices
By Dawda Baldeh
Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, the leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP), has urged the government to tackle the issue of rental costs in...
Concerned Citizens Urge National Assembly to Engage in Dialogue with Attorney General to Withdraw...
By Mama A. Touray
During a dialogue at the National Assembly on Monday, Concerned Citizens urged the National Assembly to engage with the Attorney General and Minister...
‘No concessions’ with NA members: July 8th protesters say
By Mama A. Touray
After the July 8th protest led by Concerned Citizens against proposed bills, a seven-member delegation met with the National Assembly Members and informed the...
Confronting Tradition: The Ongoing Battle Against FGM/C in The Gambia
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that has significant physical, psychological, and social implications for women and girls in The...
Raising the Shield: Parliamentarians Unanimously Support the Ban on FGM/C
By: Alieu Jallow
The dust has settled and the birds chirp as Parliament took their stance to vote against the Women Amendment Bill 2024.
The debate on the much-anticipated...
Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu insists on accountability for any National Assembly Member supporting the...
By Alieu Jallow
Dr. Fuambai Sia Ahmadu, founder of Gambian Women Are Free to Choose (GWAFC), urged Gambian women to hold National Assembly Members accountable for their votes...
Former Female Circumciser (Nyansimba) Urges Parliamentarians to Uphold FGM/C Ban
By: Alieu Jallow
Hulay Damba, from Simoto Touba in the Toumana district of the Upper River Region, was a circumciser, known locally as a "Nyansimba." Engaged in the...
GAP Supports Junta’s Decision to Exit Regional Bloc, Citing Economic Independence and Other Factors
By: Dawda Baldeh
The opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP) leader, Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, has supported the Junta’s decision to exit their countries as members of the West...
