Breaking: US Bans Jammeh, Wife, Children from Entering Country
By Lamin Njie
The United States on Monday slapped travel restrictions on former president Yahya Jammeh, his wife and two children.
The US State Department in a statement on...
EU to Give Gambia D302M in 6 Yrs
By Mammy Saidykhan
The European Union ambassador to The Gambia on Monday 10th December organized a breakfast press briefing with the media at the EU headquarters in Faraja.
The...
2019 Budget = Budget of Shame
The 2019 budget of the Barrow Government indeed leaves one wondering if this government really understands what kind of society it has inherited, what conditions of life...
Old People Occupying Public Offices Will Undermine Agenda 2063 & The African Youth Charter!
Readers could recall that in July 2006, the Summit of Heads of State and Government adopted the African Youth Charter at their Summit in Banjul, The Gambia....
On the Economy: My Reactions on the Proposed 50% Salary Increase for Civil Servants
By: Dr. Assan Jallow
I am left worried and concerned having heard the proposed submission made by the Hon. Minister of Finance before deputies at the National Assembly...
DR Congo’s Kabila does not rule out contesting 2023 poll
Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila says he will leave office after the 23 December poll, but may seek re-election in the future.
Mr Kabila, 47, said...
Commending UDP for Positive Steps and Asking for More!
Knowing the role and importance of political parties in a multiparty democracy it is therefore no easy decision that the largest political party in the Gambia has...
UDP Elects New Executive, Picks Darboe as Leader
The United Democratic Party has concluded its elective congress at the Paradise Suites Hotel in Kololi.
The congress which was held over three days started on Friday, attracting...
UDP CONGRESS: Supporter of Barrow’s Disgraced Adviser Attacks Journalist
By Lamin Njie
There was a mild drama at the United Democratic Party Congress on Sunday when a supporter of an adviser to President Adama Barrow attacked a...
President Bio Engages El Sewedy Electrometer Company, Promises Conducive Environment for Investments in Sierra...
His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has engaged a high-level delegation from the Egyptian energy producing company, El Sewedy Electrometer, where he promised to provide the conducive...
UDP CONGRESS: Darboe Picked as Party Leader, Again
By Lamin Njie
The Gambia’s biggest political party United Democratic Party has picked Ousainou Darboe as its leader.
Mr Darboe, also the country’s vice president, was the only name...
On Respecting our Roots and Giving Back to our Communities
Bakary my good brother,
I hail you on this bright Saturday morning as I take a ride towards your home town, Chaku Bantang!
You are one of my many...
UDP CONGRESS: Barrow’s Gitteh Slams Darboe, Says UDP Leader not Ready to be Challenged
By Lamin Njie
Ahmad Gitteh has accused UDP leader Ousainou Darboe of not being ready to be challenged when it comes to being leader of the party.
“I am...
TEN (10) TYPES OF POLITICAL SUPPORTERS IN THE GAMBIA.
I have learned to understand WHY many people still support some politicians today, irrespective of what other people have say to about them, particularly the Negative sides...
Road accidents biggest killer of young people – WHO
Road injuries are now the biggest killer of children and young adults worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The organisation published figures that also reveal Africa...
A Letter to Mr. President
Mr. President,
I am writing you this letter as a concerned citizen and do hope you will read and take the expressed content into consideration as an advice...
Mandinkas are the People Insulting Barrow, Darboe, Others – Bojang
By Lamin Njie
The national president of the United Democratic Party Dembo ‘By Force’ Bojang has said that those insulting President Adama Barrow, Ousainou Darboe and others on...
UDP CONGRESS: Darboe Gets Emotional During Tribute to ‘Patriots’
By Lamin Njie
Ousainou Darboe’s voice quivered Friday as he acknowledged the sacrifice made by some members of the United Democratic Party during the 22 years rule of...
TAKE NOTE, FOLKS! Darboe Vows to Fight Anyone Who Attempts to Divide UDP
By Lamin Njie
The secretary general of the United Democratic Party has vowed to contend with anyone who attempts to divide the party.
“I am not desperate to be...
On Leadership: Lessons from ST, Brikama Boyo
Alex, my good friend, it has been a while since I last penned you a missive. But that is partly due to the fact that the last...
