Debate Over Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Supreme Islamic Council Concludes FGM is a Religious...
By: Zackline Colley
The Gambia, like many other nations, has grappled with the contentious issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Recently, a bill introduced by the National Assembly...
13th All Africa Games: Gambia U20 Faces Make-or-Break Match Against Congo in Accra
By: Zackline Colley
In a high-stakes showdown set to unfold at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana today at 5 pm, The Gambia's U20 national team braces for...
Lands Minister Sowe Receives Emotional Welcome from Staff After Months of Overseas Treatment
By: Dawda Baldeh
The atmosphere at the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs was filled with emotions yesterday as their Minister, Honorable Ousman Sowe, returned home...
Extended Report:18 Gambian Migrant Deportees from Germany Arrive in Banjul, 6,000 More to Follow
By: Dawda Baldeh
A source at Banjul International Airport, familiar with migration deportation trends, has confirmed to The Fatu Network that 18 Gambian migrants arrived from Germany this...
Foreign Exchange Rate, Tax Blamed for Hike in Food Commodities
By: Mama A. Touray
Food vendors in Serrekunda, in an interview with this medium, blamed the hike in food commodities on the high foreign exchange rate and taxes...
Continuous Menace of Street Littering and Indiscriminate Dumping in Gambia’s Gutters
By: Adama Sanneh
Numerous reports of littering demonstrate the negative impacts it has on the environment and the health of animals, plants, and humans alike. The most common...
31-Year-Old Senegalese Caught in DLEAG Operation for Possession of Illegal Drugs
By: Dawda Baldeh
Officials from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency stationed at the Amdalai border have apprehended a 31-year-old Senegalese driver, Ibrahim Cissokho, for allegedly carrying suspected...
NAMs Divided in Opinions as Bill Seeking to Decriminalize FGM Practice is Tabled in...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The ongoing debate surrounding the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and the recently tabled bill aiming to decriminalize it continues to gain momentum, capturing...
GAP Leader Calls on UN to Promote Peaceful Coexistence in Israel-Palestine Conflict
By: Adama Sanneh
In a letter addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General, Musa Yali Batchilly, leader and Secretary-General of the Gambia Action Party, urges the UN to maintain...
‘Aris Event Services’ Female Decorators Appeal for Support as Financial Hardship Threatens Business Growth
By: Dawda Baldeh
‘Aris Event Services,’ a female-led event decoration group, is appealing for support or partnership as persistent financial challenges, exacerbated by the ongoing global increase in...
Ousainou Bojang and the Defense Counsels Failed to Convince Justice Jaiteh to Rule in...
By: Alieu Jallow
Following the just-concluded testimonies by both the state witnesses and the two accused persons (Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang), as the court addressed by both...
Trade Minister Clarifies $50 Million Loan for Gambian Businesses: Jah Oil Selection Addressed
By: Seringe ST Touray
Last June, the National Assembly approved a $50 million loan from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to aid Gambian businesses...
Combating Fake News: MAJaC-UNESCO Kick-starts 3-Day Fact-Checking Training for 25 Journalists
By: Dawda Baldeh
In their efforts to combat fake news, misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech, the Media Academy for Journalism & Communication (MAJaC), with funding from UNESCO, kicked...
Delay in Filing Indictment: Haruna Tine Murder Case Update
By: Alieu Jallow
The state prosecution in the murder case of the staff member of the HM Bureau at West Field has yet to file a bill of...
GAP Leader Urges Government to Take Action Against Businesses Unfairly Increasing Prices of Commodities
By: Adama Sanneh
Following the declaration by the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council on the commencement of Ramadan in the Gambia, the leader of the Gambia Action Party (GAP),...
SBEC International Arabic High School Celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024
By: Mr Alhagie Kassama
On Friday, March 8, 2024, SBEC International Arabic High School joined the global community in commemorating International Women’s Day on its grounds, under the...
REFLA President Mayor Lowe Joined Rural Women in Celebrating International Women’s Day
By: Dawda Baldeh
REFELA President Mayor Lowe joined rural women in celebrating International Women's Day, making the occasion particularly special for them. This global day dedicated to women...
National Nutrition Agency and Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition Conclude Training for Media Personnel...
By: Zackline Colley
The National Nutrition Agency, in collaboration with Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition, successfully concluded a five-day training program aimed at equipping media personnel and networks...
Challenges Facing Gambia’s Ferry Services: Delays, Breakdowns, and the Call for Investment
By: Alieu Jallow
The Managing Director of Gambia Ferries, Abdoulie Tambedou, informed The Fatu Network that delays in finalizing the shipyard facilities are contributing to the recent breakdowns...
High Court Adjourns Voir Dire (Mini-trial) Ruling in Sukuta-Jabang Case to March 11th
By: Alieu Jallow
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court, presiding over the Sukuta-Jabang traffic police shooting case, has adjourned the much-anticipated ruling of the voir dire or...