Guinea coup leader picks anti-FGM campaigner as foreign minister
By AFP
Guinea’s military leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya has appointed a prominent campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM) as foreign minister, in his latest change since taking power...
Police arrest two people who steal from cars using motorcycles
Two Nigerians are in hot water after getting arrested for breaking into people's cars and stealing their properties.
Gambians have in recent months been victims of robbery from...
UDP Spokesman Calls for Urgent Legal Reforms
By: Christian Conteh
The Official Spokesperson of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has called for urgent legal reforms in The Gambia.
Almameh Taal was making a contribution during a...
Star FM attains 100% coverage of Gambia as CEO says that has always been...
By Lamin Njie
Star FM's coverage of The Gambia has reached 100 percent making it only the second radio station to achieve the feat.
Star FM and TV chief...
Using gunmen to fight gunmen: Army sends troops to Kerr Pateh amid uptick in...
The army announced today it is sending troops to Kerr Pateh to tackle the rising rate of armed robbery in the North Bank Region border village.
The past...
José Mourinho sacked by Manchester United after defeat at Liverpool
Manchester United have sacked José Mourinho following Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool, ending a tenure that began in May 2016.
A poor start to the Premier League season has...
‘They want to bring labaj (fraud)’: Chairman vows to die as he makes fraud...
A PPP regional chairman Kebba Bah has said some officials of the party are planning to manipulate the election in favour of Kebba Jallow.
Kebba Bah is the...
‘Election Will be Free and Fair’- IEC Boss Assures Candidates
The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has assured presidential candidates and by extension the Gambian people that the December 4th 2021 presidential election will be...
‘Gambia Will Conduct The 2022 GABECE And WASSCE As Planned’- Ministry of Education Confirms
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced that Gambia will conduct the West Africa Senior School Examination Certificate (WASSCE) and The Gambia...
Sabally: ‘Top govt officials, including digital economy minister, should either resign or be fired’
By: Sarjo Brito
Economist Momodou Sabally has said top government officials, including the minister in charge of the digital economy, should either resign or be fired following what...
GDC spokesman replies SFB saying ex-deputy leader had told party he was struggling to...
By Adama Makasuba
Sarjo Fanta Bojang said he was struggling to live up to expectations as deputy leader of Gambia Democratic Congress, the party's spokesman has said.
The Standard...
‘We need more women candidates’: Dr Ceesay says Marie Sock’s emergence will enrich Gambia’s...
By Lamin Njie
Marie Sock's emergence as a contender for the job of president will enrich The Gambia's political landscape, according to Dr Ismaila Ceesay.
"Marie Sock joining the...
Darboe congratulates Samba Baldeh
UDP leader Ousainou Darboe has on behalf of his party sent love to Samba Baldeh following his electoral victory in the Wisconsin state legislature vote.
Madison Alder Samba...
Mayor Talib Bensouda posts video of massive UDP crowd in Basse and declares ‘mission...
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda posted a one-minute video showing massive crowds as UDP's tour caravan entered Basse on Monday evening.
"Mission accomplished! URR has spoken! Change is coming,"...
Mai Ahmad Fatty to Contest for Wuli West Parliamentary Seat
By: Sarjo Brito
Former Interior Minister and leader of The Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) Party Mai Ahmad Fatty has announced his intention to contest the Wuli West seat...
UDP leader Darboe to President Barrow: You will pay for your ingratitude
UDP leader Ousainou Darboe has said President Adama Barrow will be made to pay for his ingratitude.
President Barrow has spectacularly fallen out with UDP, the party that...
“Taking Over Power in Any Country Must Be Done Only Through Free, Fair and...
By: Christian Conteh
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has said that taking over power in any country must be done only through a free, fair and transparent election.
Barrow made...
Former KMC mayor Colley: ‘We endorse Bakary Y Badjie because of his commitment to...
By: Dawda Baldeh
A group of former councillors, chairperson, and finance director led by Yankuba Colley, the former mayor of Kanifing Municipality have announced their endorsement of Bakary...
Facebook Bans Louis Farrakhan after Designating Nation of Islam Leader as ‘Dangerous’
Facebook announced Thursday afternoon that it had designated some high-profile people, including Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, who's notorious for using anti-Semitic language, and right-wing conspiracy...
Cabinet hands Dawda Jallow authority to initiate talks among Gambians over draft constitution
Attorney General Dawda Jallow has been handed the mandate by cabinet to proceed and initiate a dialogue among all stakeholders with a view to reaching a consensus...
