NO “NEW PAGE” TO OPEN; JAMMEH MUST GO!
You had 21 pages in 21 years to write onto and leave an admirable legacy in the history of the Gambia but you chose to write on...
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...
100 Days Behind Bars (and counting) for Gambian Journalist
Tomorrow, October 10, will mark 100 days in prison for journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay. His crime: committing acts of journalism in Gambia (or what local authorities would refer...
GAP Urges President Barrow to Stand Firm Against Corruption
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party (GAP), Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, has urged Gambian President Adama Barrow to stand firm against corruption within...
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...
Batchilly Accuses Western Democracies of Deep-Rooted Hypocrisy and Double Standards
By: Dawda Baldeh
The leader of the opposition Gambia Action Party, Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly, has compared Western democracies to hypocrisy and double standards, claiming that they often...
Environment Minister Threatens Harsh Punishment for Violation of Environmental Laws
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has warned that her ministry, in consultation with the Ministry of Lands and...
Gambia Refuses To Take Sides In Saudi Arabia-Qatar Dispute
The Government of the Gambia has refused to side with the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in their diplomatic offensive against Qatar.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and...
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...
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...
Survivors and Activists React to Rejected Bill to Repeal Ban on FGM/C
By: Adama Sanneh
Survivors and activists are reacting to the rejection of a private member's bill proposed by Almameh Gibba, a National Assembly member for Foni Kansala. The...
A Cautionary Message to President Adama Barrow: Uphold the Constitution and Respect All Citizens
Dear President Adama Barrow,
As the leader of our beloved Gambia, your role is not only to govern but to embody the principles of unity, respect, and justice...
GDC Celebrates 8th Anniversary of Political Participation
By: Dawda Baldeh
The opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) celebrated its 8th anniversary of political participation yesterday, 11 May, marking a journey of sacrifices and contributions to the...
Kandeh Says GDC Will Not Manipulate Gambians for Votes
By: Dawda Baldeh
Addressing new party supporters over the weekend at a local hotel in Bijilo, the leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Mamma Kandeh, claimed...
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...
Confronting Tradition: The Ongoing Battle Against FGM/C in The Gambia
By: Michaella Faith Wright
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that has significant physical, psychological, and social implications for women and girls in The...
NAMs Applaud NA Education Committee’s Report, Urge Implementation of Recommendations
By: Mama A. Touray
National Assembly members applauded the National Assembly Select Committee on Education, Training, and ICT’s report on visits to private schools, madrasas, GSM operators, and...
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...
Defiant President Yahya Jammeh got it all wrong in his address to the nation
In his address to the nation before a panel of African Lawyers, President Yahya Jammeh appeared erratic, broken, angry, defiant, betrayed and defensive about his decision to...
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...
