‘I Am Not a Child to Seek Their Advice’ – Bakary K. Badjie Fires...
By Alieu Jallow
In a strong response to recent criticisms, Hon. Bakary K. Badjie, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Foni Bintang Constituency, addressed concerns in an exclusive...
Political Rift in Foni: Hon. Almameh Gibba Rejects Claims of NAMs Backing Bakary K....
By: Alieu Jallow
As The Gambia marked its Diamond Jubilee celebration, Bakary K. Badjie, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Foni Bintang, made a bold political move by...
Activist Fatou Baldeh Fights to End Female Genital Mutilation in Gambia
Fatou Baldeh, a survivor and dedicated campaigner, has been at the forefront of the battle against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Gambia.
Despite the practice being banned in...
If They Really Cared About Massembeh, They Should Have Canceled the Independence Celebration –...
By Mama A. Touray
As the race for the by-election intensifies, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, has told voters in Kiang Massembeh that...
Press Release: United Democratic Party (UDP) Condemns the Arrest of Luis Boutanos and Calls...
"The United Democratic Party (UDP) strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Luis Boutanos, a Gambian citizen, on 17th February 2025, for expressing his frustration with the Barrow...
Barrow Highlights Developments in Education, Health, and Agriculture at Gambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Banjul, The Gambia – President Adama Barrow, in his address at the 60th Independence Anniversary commemoration at McCarthy Square, outlined his government’s efforts...
Bakary K. Badjie Announces Candidacy for Gambia’s 2026 Presidential Election
By: Dawda Baldeh
As the 2026 presidential election approaches, independent National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang Karanai, Bakary K. Badjie, has declared his intention to run for the...
The Gambia at 60: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path to a Better Future
As The Gambia approaches its Diamond Jubilee, it is a time for celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to national development. Sixty years of independence is a significant...
Gambia at 60: Darboe Criticizes Barrow Administration, Calls for Visionary Leadership
By Hadram Hydara
In a statement marking The Gambia's 60th Independence Day, Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General and Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), reflected on the...
Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta: Politics Must Be a Tool for Unity, Not Division
By: Alieu Jallow
In a compelling address at the 2nd National Dialogue, held earlier today at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Conference Centre, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the...
Reflections on President Adama Barrow’s Nearly Ten-Year Tenure: The Barrow Legacy
OPINION
By Salifu Manneh
When the Gambia emerged from the doldrums of dictatorship in 2016, many of us genuinely believed that the freedom and improved quality of life we...
Political Tensions Rise in Kiang as NPP and UDP Intensify Campaigns for Masembeh By-Election
By: Dawda Baldeh
In the lead-up to the Masembeh ward by-election, the battle for supremacy is intensifying as key political figures from both the National People's Party (NPP)...
What’s the Mystery Behind the Alleged 1 Trillion CFA Account?
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Interest is growing around the controversy surrounding an alleged bank account containing over 1 trillion CFA francs (1,000 billion CFA), a claim initially...
Gilanfari Village Hosts Annual Congress, Honoring Minister Bakary Y. Badjie
By: The Fatu Network
The village of Gilanfari in Foni Bintang Karenai, West Coast Region, held its annual congress on Friday, 7th, and Saturday, 8th February 2025. The...
Corruption in The Gambia: A Crisis Under President Adama Barrow’s Government
Corruption has long been a scourge in The Gambia, but under President Adama Barrow’s administration, it has reached unprecedented levels. Since taking office in 2017, Barrow’s government...
Amnesty Chief Condemns Trump’s Sanctions on ICC
In response to President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, expressed strong condemnation.
She called the...
BREAKING: Lamin K. Saidy Appointed as Youth Affairs Adviser to Pres. Barrow
Lamin K. Saidy has been appointed as the Adviser on Youth Affairs to President Adama Barrow, effective February 1, 2025.
Saidy's new role will involve advising the President...
Is Lula Right About Trump’s Global Reach?
Brazilian President Lula da Silva directly challenged Trump's international influence, stating "I respect the election of President Trump, who was elected by the American people to govern...
Here’s What’s Next: DIC Takes Over Investigation into Farba Ngom’s Alleged Financial Misconduct Case
By: Seringe ST Touray
Senegal's Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) has been assigned to investigate allegations against parliamentarian Farba Ngom, following a report by the National Financial Information Processing...
A Wake-Up Call For African Leaders: Breaking Free From Foreign Aid Dependency
Donald Trump's executive orders suspending so-called foreign aid should serve as a wake-up call for African leaders who have long relied on external assistance to drive development....