Makasutu – The Holy Forest
By Momodou Ndow
Makasutu is a Mandinka term for a Holy Forest. “Maka” means holy and “Sutu” means forest. I am not sure what prompted my desire to visit...
UNFPA and UNICEF warn of surge in female genital mutilation in Gambia
A surge in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is feared in The Gambia as COVID-19 disrupts learning and programmes that help protect girls from this harmful practice, UNICEF...
Police attempt to remove Global HOMM officials from their Bijilo row-gripped property
Police Interventio Unit officers on Monday attempted to remove officials of Global HOMM from their Bijilo property as uncertainty continued to grip the property.
Global Home of Medical...
Ebola returns to Guinea, four people dead
Four people have died of Ebola in Guinea in the first resurgence of the disease in five years, the country’s health minister said Saturday.
Remy Lamah told AFP...
‘Conflict is not for Gambia’: Casamance rebel leader Salif Sadio warns that he will...
Casamance veteran rebel fighter Salif Sadio has asked The Gambia to avoid venturing into conflict saying conflict is not meant for the country.
"Do not enter into conflict....
Why Accountability Matters!
To understand and appreciate accountability, one first needs to look at the Almighty God and the Scriptures. In Christianity and Islam, we know that God has created...
Sri Lanka: Food Prices Hit Record Highs As Shortages Bite
Sri Lanka's food prices rose by a record 22.1 percent in December, official figures showed Saturday, as the country struggles to finance urgent imports to tackle an...
Newborn Baby Dumped at Sukuta Nema
By Sainabou Sambou
The recent spate of abandoning newborn babies is gradually becoming a cause for concern and a national problem. Almost every month, people hear or read...
Over 1.2 Billion Dalasis Kiang West Road Project on Course
By Lamin Njie (Ministry of Transport)
Apart from the ongoing OIC project, the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure is currently implementing another important road network project in...
President Barrow Declares Assumption Day and Yawmal Ashura as Public Holidays
President Adama Barrow has declared next Monday and next Thursday public holiday in The Gambia.
The Public Holidays are in observance of the upcoming Christian and Muslim feasts...
Gambian Swedish-born wonderkid’s exploits spark hunt for representation
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The coach of The Gambia national team, Tom Sainfeit, has told The Fatu Network that he has initiated contact with Gambian Swedish-born youngster, Momodou...
‘Fatigue Played a Role in My Team’s Loss to Egypt’ -Cameroon Coach Says
Cameroon coach Antonio Conceicao believes fatigue played a role in his team's loss to Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final played on Thursday night at...
Thirteen Peaceful Protesters released on bail
By Alhagie Jobe
A total of 13 detainees of the April 14 peaceful protesters have been released on bail late Thursday, family sources have confirmed.
Those released are Baboucar...
‘We Will Take Back Our Country as Gambians’- Ebrima Tabora Manneh
The leader of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) Ebrima Tabora Manneh has said that PAP is ready to take back the country and ensure Gambians benefit from...
H’education ministry reveals over 1,000 students studying abroad have benefitted from D32M relief package
The ministry of higher education, research, science and technology has revealed it has completed doling out money to Gambian students that are studying abroad.
According to the ministry...
Gambia Gov’t to Hand over Remains of Killed Coupists
By Lamin Njie
The Gambia government Friday said it will hand over the remains of four people who were killed during an attack on State House in 2014.
A...
Rohey Lowe begins distribution of face masks four weeks after she launched her giant...
Banjul Mayor Rohey Lowe has begun distributing face mask to the people of the capital city barely a month of the launch of her 100,000 face mask...
2023 Africa Investment Forum: African Heads of States Discuss Pressing Issues
By: Dawda Baldeh
Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio addressed the pressing issues faced by Africa's youthful population at the Africa Investment Forum in Marrakesh, Morocco.
During his delivery,...
New Senegalese bodyguards for President Barrow as current squadron’s deployment ends
Following the completion of their four-year deployment as part of the ECOMIG peacekeeping contingent in The Gambia, President Barrow awarded certificates of appreciation to 40 personnel of...
Barrow Blasted for Saying South Africa’s Apartheid is ‘More Painful’ than Jammeh’s Savagery
By Lamin Njie
President Adama Barrow has been harshly criticized for comparing former president Yahya Jammeh 22 years rule to South Africa’s apartheid.
President Barrow had reportedly said in...
