Standard Chartered Exits Gambia and Few Other countries
Standard Chartered is quitting six African countries and shutting its consumer banking businesses in a further two to concentrate on more profitable markets.
The bank said it would close...
Ambassador Fadera Did Not Die of Poisoning; Coroner’s Report Reveals
By: Christian Conteh
The late Gambian Ambassador to the United States Dawda Docka Fadera did not die of poisoning the recently released Coroner’s Report has indicated authoritatively.
“The coroner’s...
“UDP is Back”: Ousainou Darboe Celebrates UDP National Assembly Winnings
The leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has in a very exciting manner declared that “UDP is Back”.
Darboe was speaking to new Members of Parliament who...
Ex-State Guard Meets Tragic Death At Palma Rima Junction
By: Dawda Baldeh
Modou Jassey, a former state guard and resident of Bundung, met his tragic death at Palma Rima Junction in Kololi along Batil Harding Highway.
He was...
Urpart Alkalo Appeals For Help As Fighting Displaces Nearly 500
By Arafang Mama Dabo
A Senegalese military assault on the MFDC base in Madiediem has opened another line of humanitarian challenge in the Gambian border village of Urpart...
“Almost Nine Billion Dalasis Worth Of Drugs Seized In 2021” – DLEAG
By Amara Thoronka
In its summarized 2021 seizure statistics report, the Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has disclosed that a total of almost Nine Billion...
“Peaceful and Credible”-ECOWAS Observer Mission Commends Conduct Of National Assembly Election
By: Christian Conteh
The head of the ECOWAS Election Observer Mission to the recently held National Assembly Election Hon. Mohamed Ibn Chambas has commended the conduct of the...
UDP’s National Youth Secretary-General Thanks Voters; But Says A Lot Of Work Needs To...
By: Christian Conteh
The National Youth Secretary-General of the United Democratic Party has thanked voters who came out to participate in the April 9th National Assembly Elections.
Hon Kemo...
“Leadership Remains Challenging In Africa” – Mustapha Njie TAF CEO
By Dawda Baldeh
Mustapha Njie, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of TAF Africa Global, a real estate company operating in different countries across Africa, has said...
Halifa Sallah and Sidia Jatta Depart National Assembly: PDOIS Members Worried
Members of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism PDOIS are left in a state of despair following the twin exit of Halifa Sallah and Sidia...
2022 NA Polls: The Upsets, The Gains, and The Implications for Our Nascent Democracy
By Hatab Fadera
The 2022 National Assembly (NA) elections concluded with an emphatic statement with results highlighting implications for the country’s nascent democracy. From all indications, and despite...
Man Arrested With Cocaine: DLEAG Blasts Bars And Clubs For Promoting Prohibited Drug Activities
By Amara Thoronka
Drug Law Enforcement Agency of the Gambia (DLEAG) has blasted some clubs, bars, restaurants and joints for promoting activities of prohibited drugs.
This comes after DLEAG’s...
As National Assembly Elections End: President Barrow Calls For National Unity
By: Dawda Baldeh
President Adama Barrow has called on citizens and political actors across the country to put their political differences aside and work as Gambians for the...
NPP Candidate Wins Wulli West Assembly Seat Defeats GMC’s Mai Ahmad Fatty and Veteran...
By: Christian Conteh
Nfamara Sabally the governing National People’s Party (NPP) Candidate a relatively unknown figure won Saturday’s Polls at Wulli West Constituency defeating Mai Ahmad Fatty of...
‘Gambia Participates’ Discloses Election Findings, Recommends For Better And Participatory Elections
By Amara Thoronka
Gambia Participates, a governance-based civil society organization in The Gambia, on Sunday 10th April 2022 updated the media on its findings in the just concluded...
Momodou Sabally Celebrates Saturday’s Results
United Democratic Party (UDP) Commando Momodou Sabally has celebrated Saturday's National Assembly Elections results across the country with specific emphasis on the Independent Candidate win at Busumbala....
2022 National Assembly Election Results Of All 53 Constituencies
UPPER FULLADU WEST
Ismaila Cham GDC=2,377 Votes
Bakary Kora NPP=4,078 Votes
Numukunda Kanyi UDP=2,789 Votes
Amadou Jallow Independent=732 Votes
Ousman Ndimballan Independent=3,318 Votes
Yerro Mballow NUP=239 Votes
LOWER FULLADU WEST
Gibbi Mballow...
Over Low Voter Turnout GDC And APRC Candidates In Jeshwang Express Disappointment
By Sanna Jallow
Candidates from the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) and Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) have expressed disappointment over the low turnout of voters in...
“I Know The Majority Of People Will Vote For Me And I Am Going...
By: Sainabou Sambou
Neneh Freda Gomez National Assembly Candidate for Citizens’ Alliance has expressed optimism that she will win the ongoing National Assembly Elections. The Serekunda Candidate spoke...
PDIOS Candidate For Serekunda West Fatou Sow Jaiteh Calls On Electorate To Vote Wisely
By: Sainabou Sambou
Fatou Sow Jaiteh PDIOS candidate for Serekunda West Constituency has called on the electorate in her constituency to vote wisely. She was speaking after casting...