Activists Call for Public Disclosure of State Land Allocation Beneficiaries
By: Dawda Baldeh
A group of three individuals, led by prominent human rights activist Madi Jobarteh, has submitted a petition to the National Assembly Public Petition Committee, seeking...
Former Petroleum PS Testifies on $30M Petroleum Scandal
By: Dawda Baldeh
Amie Njie Jobe, the ex-Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, recently testified before the National Assembly Joint Committee of Finance and Public...
2014 Coup Plotter Warns Re-electing Barrow Next Will Be Worse
By: Dawda Baldeh
Cherno Njie, a US-based Gambian living in Austin, Texas, who was involved in the 2014 failed coup, has warned that re-electing President Adama Barrow as...
Tanji Fish Monger Blames Lack of Regulations for Fish Scarcity at Landing Site
By: Mama A. Touray
On a walk to one of the busiest fish landing sites in the country, Aramata Manneh, a mother of over five whose ultimate livelihood...
The Gambia’s Independence Constitution of 1965 and Republican Constitution of 1970
OPINION
By Musa Bassadi Jawara
About a fortnight ago, the Barrow administration announced its intent to gazette a draft constitution that’ll replace the current constitution approved by a national...
Opposition Leader Mama Kandeh Denounces “False” Claim by Justice Minister on Abuja 2024 Draft...
By: Alieu Jallow
The party leader and Secretary General of the Gambia Democratic Congress, Mama Kandeh, has denounced the claims made by the Gambia’s Justice Minister and Attorney...
TANGO Calls Justice Minister’s Statement on Civil Society Consultation Process Misleading
By: Alieu Jallow
The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations in The Gambia (TANGO) describes the Minister of Justice and the Attorney-General's statement on the involvement of civil society in...
Gambia Democratic Congress Demands Thorough Explanation into Gambia’s Oil Project
Following the interview by the Minister of Energy and Petroleum in relation to the oil saga, the Gambia Democratic Congress has written demanding answers to our concerns.
The...
National People’s Party (NPP) Strategic Position Ahead of the 2026 Presidential Elections
OPINION
By Bakary J. Janneh
As the political atmosphere in The Gambia evolves, the National People's Party (NPP), under the leadership of His Excellency President Adama Barrow, is emerging...
Retired Lt. Colonel Samsudeen Sarr Criticizes Amendments in the 2024 Draft Constitution
By: Zackline Colley
Retired Lt. Colonel Samsudeen Sarr, a former commander of the Gambian National Army, has voiced strong objections to the executive's decision to fine-tune the 2020...
Attorney General Clears the Air on Constitutional Consultations
By: Zackline Colley
Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda A. Jallow has refuted claims suggesting a lack of consultations leading to the adjustments made by the Cabinet...
Gambians Call for Presidential Term Limits and a New Constitution, Says Senior Lawyer
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Lamin J. Darboe, a senior lawyer, has expressed that the overwhelming desire of Gambians for a new constitution, as revealed by the Afrobarometer Round...
Is the Dawda Jallow Draft Constitution Really Fit for Purpose?
By: D. A. Jawo
As a follow-up to my last piece on the 2024 Draft Constitution (the Dawda Jallow Draft), I find it quite necessary to highlight some...
GDC Celebrates NPP Defectors; Kandeh Claims NPP is Unhappy
By: Dawda Baldeh
Supporters and sympathizers of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) have rejoiced as defectors from the ruling National People’s Party made their official endorsement on...
Unexpected Defection: Former NPP JULANGEL Ward Chairperson Resigns and Joins GDC
By: Alieu Jallow
In a surprising turn of events, a prominent ward chairperson of the National People’s Party, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, tendered his resignation and declared...
Minister of Youth and Sports Advocates for Infrastructure Development in New National Sports Policy
By: Zackline Colley
The Gambia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Badjie, has emphasized the critical need for sports infrastructure development as the country unveils its first-ever national...
Draft 2024: GAP Shares Input, Calls for Transparency and Inclusivity
By: Dawda Baldeh
As the country progresses with the drafting of the 2024 constitution, the Gambia Action Party (GAP) has provided its input, emphasizing the importance of transparency...
Whither The Gambia? – The Saga of a Small Nation and its Missing Oil...
By: Ousman F. M’Bai
Financial Crime, Regulation & International Asset Recovery Lawyer/UK
Founder: ProffMaxx (Gambia) Ltd (Ground Water Drilling Exploration & Production)
The MSGBC
The MSGBC basin has been one of...
Senior State Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe Expresses a Preference for Gambia’s 2024 Draft Constitution...
By: Alieu Jallow
Senior state lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has publicly voiced his support for Gambia's proposed draft Constitution of 2024, expressing a preference for it over the...
Opposition Leader Mama Kandeh Demands Accountability on the Country’s Oil
By Alieu Jallow
Opposition Leader Mama Kandeh of the Gambia Democratic Congress has demanded answers on the country’s oil drilling process.
In 2004, former President Jammeh announced the discovery...