OPINION: I am in genuine solidarity with the United Democratic Party (UDP)
Opinion:
By: Modou Mboob
With this write-up, I wish to express my unwavering solidarity with The Gambia's main opposition party, UDP. The recent arrest and witch-hunting occasioned against top...
French Ambassador to Niger Held “Hostage” by the Military Junta, Says Macron
By: Sainabou Gassama
President Emmanuel Macron alleged on Friday that the French ambassador to Niger is effectively trapped within the French embassy, dependent on military rations, and accused...
‘You can incarcerate us, but you cannot stop us from talking’— UDP leader tells...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has claimed that the detention of the party's campaign manager, Momodou Sabally,...
‘We are politicians and not criminals’: BAC Chairman tells govt over link to murder...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Following the Gambia Government Spokesman's statement linking the attack and killing of two security officers to the Brikama Area Council (BAC), the Chairman of...
“Let the Police Execute Impartial Investigation” – Hon. Ceesay Warns Against Politicizing Shooting Incident,...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Less than 24 hours after the government spokesperson, Ebrima G. Sankareh, gave an interview on West Coast Radio, where he disclosed key details about the...
Barrow: His Machinery Can Never Win the Political Zone in WCR” – Hon. Ceesay...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The resumption of the sedition trial of the Chairman of Brikama Area Council before Magistrate ML Thomasi in Banjul last week sparked outrage among his...
Majority Leader condemns shooting of police officers, asks gov’t to bring perpetrator (s) to...
By: Alieu Jallow
The Majority Leader of the National Assembly of the Gambia, Honourable Billay G. Tunkara, who is also the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Kantora, has...
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...
Kevin McCarthy Announces House of Representatives’ Decision to Launch Biden Impeachment Inquiry
By: Seringe ST Touray
Kevin McCarthy, the highest-ranking Republican in the US House of Representatives, has announced that the House will initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against President...
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...
Foni Kansala NAM Opposes Judicial Remuneration Bill
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The National Assembly Member representing Foni Kansala, Almameh Gibba, has strongly opposed the Judicial Remuneration Bill presented to the parliament by Attorney General and...
National Assembly FPAC orders MoH to produce payment voucher for over D1.6M in 72...
By: Alieu Jallow
During the National Assembly plenary session, Hon. Alagie S Darboe, the Chairperson of the Public Finance and Account Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly, presented...
‘Y’all [sic] should be ashamed of yourselves’: Activist Dukureh tells NAMs who support FGM/C
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Jaha Dukureh, a prominent anti-FGM/C activist, has reacted to the lawmakers' motion to repeal the law that prohibits the practice of female genital mutilation/circumcision,...
Madi assails govt ‘prodigal’ spending on travel, rent
By: Hadram Hydara
The Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights and Constitutional Matters, Honourable Madi Ceesay, who is also an elected National Assembly Member...
NAMs frown at banning FGM/C in Gambia, call for repeal of law
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Following the sentencing and fine of three female circumcisers in the Gambia last week, several National Assembly Members (NAM) of the Gambia, including some...
Presidential Youth Advisor asks IGP to bring Madi Ceesay to justice
By: Hadram Hydara
Deputy Youth Advisor to President Adama Barrow, Lamin K. Saidy, has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Interior Ministry to take necessary...
Mali Mourns Over Two Terror Attacks Killing 64, Including Soldiers and Civilians
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Mali government reported two devastating attacks that have resulted in the loss of 64 lives, including 49 innocent civilians and 15 soldiers....
Darboe promises to not ‘retreat or ‘surrender’, threatens to sue govt to ECOWAS Court...
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Shortly after his sedition court case hearing at the Magistrate Court in Banjul, presided over by magistrate M.L. Thomasi, Yankuba Darboe, the Chairman of...
Anxious UDP Supporters Vow to Give Their Lives if Yankuba Darboe Sedition Case Continues
By: Dawda Baldeh
Hundreds of supporters and sympathizers of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) stormed the city of Banjul earlier this afternoon as the sedition charges...
BsAC finance director unauthorizedly withdrew D141,000 from council’s account, Vista Bank branch manager tells...
By: Alieu Jallow
During the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, the branch manager of Vista Bank in Brikama, Abdoulie Saidykhan, testified that Lamin Suso, the Finance Director of...