Unveiling the Horrors: A Disturbing Account of Unjustified Shootings on Innocent Civilians
By: Alieu Jallow
Amadou Juma Camara, a Gambian truck driver, was shot by Senegalese soldiers in Keelan near Kanilai while transporting timber from Soloben in the Casamance region...
Opinion: A Call for Fairness and Equity: Rejecting Unjust Salary Increases for Elected Officials
Dear fellow Gambians,
I am deeply dismayed by the recent developments surrounding the proposed bills in the National Assembly aimed at increasing the remuneration for judicial officers and...
MESSAGE TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND THE NATION
By:Servant Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly
The proposed Judicial Officers (Remuneration and Other Entitlements) Bill, 2024, is a glaring testament to the government's disregard for the plight of ordinary...
Kandeh Cautions Against Passing of Judicial Officers Bill
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Mamma Kandeh, has strongly warned against the passing of the proposed Judicial Officers Bill currently before...
President Barrow’s Stand: The Gambia’s FGM Debate Amidst Legislative Review
By: Zackline Colley
In his state of the nation address, President Adama Barrow reiterated his government's commitment to enforcing the prohibition of FGM. “Noteworthy is the Private Member...
National Assembly Approves First-Ever Code of Conduct for Members
By: Dawda Baldeh
The National Assembly of The Gambia approved its first-ever Code of Conduct for Members on June 24th, 2024.
The purpose of this code is to establish...
Yahya Jammeh’s Journey: From Presidency to Exile
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In an exclusive interview with The Atlantic, former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh opened up about his life in exile, his relationship with former Senegalese president...
Guest Post: The Injustice Against Gambian Academic Staff at the University of The Gambia
Promotions for academic staff at the University of The Gambia (UTG) are usually not on merit-based; rather, they are to some extent based on connections, which means...
Environment Minister Denies Involvement in Illegal Timber Trade, Threatens Legal Action Against Alkamba Times...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has denied allegations of her involvement in illegal timber trade and threatened legal...
Cement Importers Blame The Government for Scarcity and Price Hikes
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Association of Cement Importers and Traders has blamed the government for the recent scarcity of cement and skyrocketing prices across the country.
The association stated...
Clarification By National People’s Party (NPP) In Relation To Land Allocation To President Adama...
By: Seedy S.K. Njie, Deputy Spokesman, NPP
The leader of the United Democratic Party, Honourable Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, made some allegations of impropriety related to land allocation to...
Minister Bah Accuses Former Information Minister D. A. Jawo of Defying Cabinet Decision and...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister for Lands, Regional Integration, and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, has accused the former Information and Communication Minister, Demba Ali Jawo, of defying...
GAP Advocates Equal Treatment of Africans at ICC
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP), Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, has advocated for the equal treatment of Africans at the International Criminal...
The President, The Media And A Headline
OPINION
By Cherno Baba Jallow
Speaking to his party supporters recently, President Adama Barrow made some startling remarks that sent many in a tizzy. Consider: He urged his supporters...
Darboe Brands President Barrow’s Statements Against Opposition as “Childish”
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), Ousainou Darboe, has branded President Adama Barrow’s frequent statements against the opposition as “childish” and urged...
EFSTH Board Chairman, Dr. Adama Sallah, Dismissed Amid Corruption Investigation and Internal Conflict
Dr. Adama Sallah, Board Chairman of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), has been dismissed amid a corruption investigation involving hospital staff.
This development follows a heated confrontation...
GDC Describes Dr. Sabally’s Allegations Against Kandeh as “False and Misleading”
By Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has refuted allegations levelled by the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Demba Sabally, against its leader Mamma Kandeh, labelling them as...
CGTN documentary Taiwan Untangled: Unveiling the complexities and future path
CGTN, collaborates with George Galloway, member of Parliament of the UK and leader of the Workers Party of Britain presents “Taiwan Untangled,” a 21-minute co-produced documentary. This...
Pro FGM Group Calls for Repealing of FGM Law, Citing Health, Religious, Cultural Benefits
By: Dawda Baldeh
A Pro Female Genital Mutilation group named Gambian Women are Free to Choose (GWAFC) called on lawmakers to repeal the Women Amendment Bill 2024, citing...
Activists Urge NAMs to Reinforce Ban on FGM
By: Dawda Baldeh
The debate on the ban and repeal of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has reached an intensive stage. Yesterday, women’s rights activists called on the National...