US Announces Fellowship Program for Gambians, Others
Press Release
The U.S. Government is pleased to announce that qualified Gambians can apply for the Cochran Fellowship Program, sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). ...
On the Appointment of International Debt Advisors for the Government of The Gambia. The...
By Dr Assan Jallow
The center of gravity in our distress public debt seems to have shifted in favor of international advisors. The appointment of International Advisors by the...
Gambia’s Poorest Region to Finally Get Electricity
One of the most neglected regions in The Gambia Kiang will soon finally get to ascertaining how having electricity feels, that’s according to the Office of the...
JAMMEH’S CHILDREN: US Says New Law is a Visa Restriction, Wouldn’t Impact US Citizens
By Lamin Njie
The United States has said that designations under section 7031(c)(A) of its department of state, foreign operations and related programs appropriation act 2018 would not...
BREAKING: US says Jammeh is 1st ex-leader to be banned from entering country under...
By Lamin Njie
The United States has said that former president Yahya Jammeh is the first former president to be banned from entering the country under section 7031...
On Breaking Barriers: Letter to my President (Part 1)
I Hail you thou Prince of Mankamang Kunda!
Yes, I just called you Prince Mr. President, and please do not cringe at this appellation, for it is not a title you chose for yourself....
Barrow’s Adviser Bojang Blasted over His Attack on Mandinkas
By Lamin Njie
A US-based political activist has slammed Dembo By Force Bojang over his attack on Mandinkas.
Speaking at the United Democratic Party national congress earlier this month,...
Don’t Break Our Hearts Mr. President
By Sheriff Kora
Leading up to The Gambia’s 2016 general elections, the agreement between the coalition parties was that the flag bearer and elected president of the coalition...
BARROW VS DARBOE: Don’t Fight Somebody Who has More Political Power than You, Pata...
By Lamin Njie
A US-based political activist and member of the United Democratic Party Pata Saidykhan has warned President Adama Barrow against starting a fight that he cannot...
PPP Vows to Restore Lost Glory
By Mammy Saidykhan
The leader of People’s Progressive Party Omar Amadou Jallow has said that the party is poised to bringing back its lost glory.
Mr Jallow said PPP...
Top US Businesswoman to Support Orphans, Domestic Violence Victims in Gambia
By Lamin Njie
A top US businesswoman Anita E Hawkins has announced plans to support victims of domestic violence in The Gambia.
Mrs Anita is an American lifestyle expert...
TRRC Prepares for Hearings
Press Release
Commissioners and senior staff of the TRRC held a three-day working meeting to prepare for the start of hearings on January 7, 2019, a press release...
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...
Nigerian military calls for Amnesty International ban
Nigeria's army has called for the closure of Amnesty International's operations in the country.
In a report on Monday, the human rights group said at least 3,641 people...
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary: Kabila’s choice for DR Congo president
President Joseph Kabila's preferred successor, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, has a fearsome reputation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The question is whether Mr Shadary can convert that into...
HISTORY IS MADE IN SIERRA LEONE, AS FIRST LADIES JOIN PROTEST
The Office Of The First Lady, in collaboration with The Ministry of Gender and social welfare staged a peaceful protest against sexual violence on Sat 15th Dec....
Donors Pledge $14.6 Billion Towards President Sall’s 2035 PSE Blue Print
The work of the Paris Consultative Group that took place in Paris on December 17th 2018 concluded with a sweeping win for Senegal, with donors pledging $14.6...
Gambia Gov’t Asked to Do Something about Gambians Languishing in Jail in Angola
By Lamin Njie
Gambians living in Angola have called on the President Adama Barrow government do something about Gambian immigrants who are currently languishing in prisons in Angola.
It...
Basse is Beginning of ‘Great Things’ – Barrow
By Lamin Njie
President Adama Barrow on Monday said the 50 kilometres road and four bridges he flagged off in the Upper River Region is the beginning of...
‘WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND’: OJ Asks APRC to ‘Thank God, Keep Quiet’
By Lamin Njie
Leader of People’s Progressive Party Omar Jallow has urged members of opposition APRC to thank God and keep quiet.
“I did an interview some time ago...