Senegalese Influencer Arrested Over 500 Million CFA Fraud Allegations
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Influencer and self-proclaimed traditional healer Mame Thierno Fall, also known as "The King," was recently arrested by Senegalese authorities after posting a viral...
Corruption in The Gambia: A Crisis Under President Adama Barrow’s Government
Corruption has long been a scourge in The Gambia, but under President Adama Barrow’s administration, it has reached unprecedented levels. Since taking office in 2017, Barrow’s government...
Amnesty Chief Condemns Trump’s Sanctions on ICC
In response to President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, expressed strong condemnation.
She called the...
BREAKING: Lamin K. Saidy Appointed as Youth Affairs Adviser to Pres. Barrow
Lamin K. Saidy has been appointed as the Adviser on Youth Affairs to President Adama Barrow, effective February 1, 2025.
Saidy's new role will involve advising the President...
Is Lula Right About Trump’s Global Reach?
Brazilian President Lula da Silva directly challenged Trump's international influence, stating "I respect the election of President Trump, who was elected by the American people to govern...
Women in Liberation and Leadership Empower Young Ambassadors in The Gambia
By: Michaella Faith Wright
The Women in Liberation and Leadership (WILL) organization, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Banjul, has launched a youth empowerment program aimed at equipping...
ST Brikama Boyo Sets 10-Album Goal
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Gambian Afromanding artist ST Brikama Boyo, also known as "The Gambian Dream," has addressed the media following his successful album launch last week...
Strengthening Resilience: NDMA Leads National Dialogue on Climate Shocks and Migration Challenges
By: Alieu Jallow
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on Thursday, February 6, 2025, is convening a day-long workshop titled “Enhancing Collaboration and Coordination Among Government Agencies, CSOs,...
Here’s What’s Next: DIC Takes Over Investigation into Farba Ngom’s Alleged Financial Misconduct Case
By: Seringe ST Touray
Senegal's Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) has been assigned to investigate allegations against parliamentarian Farba Ngom, following a report by the National Financial Information Processing...
Addressing Unemployment: Join Hands to Save a Baby Launches Free Skills Training Salon
By: Dawda Baldeh
In an effort to tackle the growing unemployment crisis in the nation, Join Hands to Save a Baby, a humanitarian organization, has opened a modern...
ASD Calls for Political Reforms and Transparency in Gambia
By Alieu Jallow
The Alliance of Social Democrats (ASD), a civil society and political organization founded in 2020 by Marie Sock and a group of Gambians, has reiterated...
Oasis Network Concludes Sign Language Bible Translation Training for Individuals with Hearing Impairments
By Dawda Baldeh
The Oasis Network, a movement focused on translating the Bible into sign language, has completed a two-week intensive Bible translation programme for individuals with...
IEC Chairman Alieu Momarr Njai Retires
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Alhagie Alieu Momarr Njai, the long-serving Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), has officially announced his retirement, marking the end of a...
Senegal Welcomes US Aid Freeze as a Step Toward African Self-Reliance
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
According to a Seneweb article published on February 6, citing an interview in Le Soleil newspaper the same day, Senegalese economist Papa Demba...
“From 90% to 73%”: Gambia’s Slow Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation Reveals Persistent Challenges
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Gambian Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare's recent statement on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) highlights a concerning reality: despite over a...
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Female Sports
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that takes immediate effect banning transgender women from participating in female sports.
This...
Bougane Guèye’s High-Stakes Meeting with President Barrow: Investment Plans and Regional Implications
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
During a FOGECA economic forum, Senegalese businessman Bougane Guèye announced a $25 million investment plan in The Gambia, spanning media, technology, and agribusiness...
Envy Night Club Ambush: Paulo Djabi Hit with Fresh Charges
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
In one of the largest drug-related cases in The Gambia, Paulo Djabi, an alleged drug dealer, is facing fresh charges as the State...
Jawara Says GACH’s Basalt Importation Reduces Skyrocketing Costs
By: Dawda Baldeh
Dr. Abubacarr Jawara, CEO of Gambia, Africa, China Holding (GACH), has highlighted how his involvement in basalt importation has played a crucial role in lowering...
PPP Internal Conflict: Faction Claims December Congress Invalidated Due to Constitutional Breaches
By: Dawda Baldeh
Once a prominent political party during Jawara's administration, the People's Progressive Party (PPP) is currently grappling with internal disputes and gradually losing its influence in...