Gambia: Executive meddling in economy causing hard times for population
The interference in the running of the Gambia’s economy by the executive, especially by the office of the president, is resulting in hard times for the population...
Lower Fulladu NAM Supports Ban on FGM Practice
By: Dawda Baldeh
Hon. Gibbie Mballow, the National Assembly Member for Lower Fulladu, has voiced his support for the recently enacted legislation banning the practice of Female Genital...
Bensouda reaffirms loyalty to UDP
By: Alieu Jallow
The Mayor of Kanifing Municipality Council, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has publicly declared his support and loyalty to the United Democratic Party (UDP) amidst ongoing rumours...
Trumped-up Anger – The Making of a Monster (with tiny hands)
When I decided to write this piece, my initial thesis was to write why I think Americans should vote for Donald Trump in the Republican Primaries. Yes,...
NA discards Judiciary Remuneration Bill 2023
By: Alieu Jallow
The Judiciary Remuneration Bill which was introduced by Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, on Monday, September 4th and put before National Assembly...
NAMs Question Urgency of Judiciary Remuneration Bill
By: Alieu Jallow
Many National Assembly Members (NAMs) have questioned the Judiciary Remuneration Bill, which is being debated over by NAMs in parliament, with some criticizing its urgency...
STATEMENT BY WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SPOKESPERSON BERNADETTE MEEHAN ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN...
For Immediate Release, Office of The Press Secretary.
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on Human Rights in The Gambia
The United States is deeply concerned by continued reports...
BAC induction of 26 youths as watchdogs over market revenue collectors: The ‘legality’ of...
By: Hadram Hydara
Deputy Youth Adviser to President Adama Barrow, Lamin K Saidy, has raised concerns about the legality of Brikama Area Council (BAC) Chairman Yankuba Darboe's decision...
Barrow promises to build over 2000 shops in Brikama Market
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Following the recent demolitions of multiple canteens in Brikama Market for illegal encroachment, which has left many market vendors without a place to sell,...
GDC Admin Secretary 1 Vows to Resign if 600 Supporters Cross-carpet to NPP
By: Dawda Baldeh
Amid rumors of approximately six hundred (600) supporters from the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) planning to cross-carpet to the ruling National People’s Party (NPP)...
BAC Saga: Council’s Lack of Access to Accounts Halted Effective Operations for Two Weeks,...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Brikama Area Council, Lamin Singhateh, has stated that the council has not been able to provide any...
Debating Urgency: Tensions Rise in National Assembly Over Victim Reparations Bill
By: Dawda Baldeh
Tensions flared in the National Assembly as numerous Members of the National Assembly (NAMs) engaged in a heated debate over the certificate of urgency attached...
For the Gambia: Reflections On Independence
Muhammad my son,
It is February 18, 2024, and I am seated right here at the Presidential Daise at the very place where the Kingdom of Great Britain...
Thousands of Nigeriens Demonstrate, Demanding Withdrawal of 1,500 French Troops from the Country
Earlier today, thousands gathered in Niamey to express their demand for the withdrawal of French troops from Niger, a move sought by the junta that seized power...
The Gambia: What Next?
By Sait Matty Jaw
Two days ago, I read an article from the Guardian Newspaper describing the electoral outcomes in Gambia and what lesson the continent, especially countries under dictatorship...
GDC Leader Talks on Range of Pressing National Issues, Urges Politicians to Discourage Tribal...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Mamma Kandeh, the leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has called on his fellow political party leaders to discourage the politics of hatred and...
Press Freedom: Madi Ceesay Urges Gov’t Action on President Barrow’s Statements
By: Dawda Baldeh
Honorable Madi M.K. Ceesay, a National Assembly Member and Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee, shared his perspective on press freedom in The Gambia during...
Police Detective Sowe Stated That No Time Entry Was Recorded For The Independent Witness
By: Alieu Jallow
In the ongoing voir dire (mini-trial) regarding the allegations made by defense Counsel Lamin J Darboe, asserting that his client was drugged and beaten to...
Foreign Minister: Gambia, EU deportation document was signed in 2018 and ‘it is easy...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Momodou Tangara, has said that the Gambian government has not signed any bilateral...
Dear Gambian creatives
Dear Gambian creatives,
Excuse my drafting this letter two years too late.
Please stop breaking my heart. I am still healing from the blow of a few young creatives...
