I Ran for President in Cameroon. Here is What I Learnt
By Akere T. Muna
President Biya won disputed elections on 7 October amidst rising unrest in Cameroon
LONDON, United Kingdom, November 14, 2018/ -- By Akere T. Muna
On 6...
Gabon amends constitution for ill president
Gabon's constitutional court has intervened to avert a political crisis brought about by the ill health of President Ali Bongo.
There have been no government meetings since he...
Morocco inaugurates Africa’s fastest train
Morocco inaugurated Africa's fastest train today - which will halve travelling time between the commercial and industrial hubs of Casablanca and Tangier.
King Mohammed VI and French President...
Gov’t Completes ‘Discussion’ on Faraba Report
Minister of Justice Abubacarr Tambadou has said that the government has concluded its discussion on the Faraba Banta commission report.
“The discussions have gone very well, they were...
Killa Ace’s Fans Storm Kanifing Court
By Lamin Njie
Fans of Killa Ace on Thursday gathered around the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court to protest the arraignment of the rapper over alleged assault and breach of...
SOCIAL SECURITY: Staff Say Barrow Yet to Reply Their Strike Letter
By Lamin Njie
Staff of Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation have said that President Adama Barrow is yet to reply to a strike action letter they wrote...
Ousman Sonko’s Swiss Imprisonment Extended
Swiss authorities have extended the detention of Ousman Sonko amid an investigation into accusations he committed crimes against humanity while serving in former president Yahya Jammeh’s government.
The...
On the Emerging New Senegal: Letter to Macky Sall
Dear Macky,
It has been quite a while,since I last wrote to you. my debut in the 6-year correspondence series was published on the advent of your tenure...
Violence Leaves One Dead in Garawol
By Lamin Njie
At least one person has been killed in Garawol as clashes broke out between two Serahule groups at a funeral, residents have said.
Tensions have been...
Writer Identifies 600 Endangered English Words
A writer has compiled a list of over 600 'endangered' words in a bid to save them before they become extinct from the English language.
Many of the...
Fresh Crisis Hits Social Security
By Lamin Njie
Staff of Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation have called on President Adama Barrow to walk back his termination of Momodou Camara.
Social Security was on...
Nov 11 ‘Coup’ Victims, Survivors Vow Never to Forgive
By Lamin Njie
Survivors and victims of an alleged military coup 24 years ago on Wednesday called on government to ensure the perpetrators of the brutal murder of...
Barrow Receives New Israel, South Africa Ambassadors
By State House Media
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday received another set of new diplomatic envoys accredited to The Gambia in a busy week of diplomatic activity. The...
42 Mile Two Inmates Graduate in Vocational Skills
Forty-two inmates of Mile Two prison on Wednesday bagged certificates after undergoing vocational training for six months.
The inmates acquired skills in electrical installation, plumbing, tailoring and information...
Over 500 Women Farmers Get Support from Barrow Youth Movement
The President of President Barrow Youths for National Development, Ansu Singhateh, has assured of his movement’s commitment to the development of Gambian women.
Singhateh gave the assurance at...
Gambian Working with Thomas Cook Makes History
Zainab Shalhoub has made history by becoming the first Gambian to successfully operate Thomas Cook’s first Banjul flight of the season.
Zainab was able to operate the first...
SOCIAL SECURITY: Camara Says He’s Yet to be Served with Termination Letter
By Lamin Njie
Momodou Camara has said that he has not received any formal dismissal letter informing him of his firing from Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation.
“I...
GPPC Will Pay Off its Debts – Ceesay
The managing director at the Gambia Printing and Publishing Corporation has said his corporation will settle debts it owes to its business partners.
GPPC is on the verge...
Gov’t Vows to Champion Human Rights
Minister of Justice has said that the government of The Gambia will continue to support efforts aimed at advancing human rights in Africa.
Abubacarr Tambadou spoke Tuesday at...
Tangara Meets China, Cuba Ambassadors
Press release
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara on Monday, 12th November 2018 received a copy of the Letter of Credence...