It’s Not about Money”: Gassama Explains Why He Rejects Offers for Hospital Construction in...
By: Dawda Baldeh
One Sheikh Seedy Mutarr Gassama, a resident of Old Yundum Constituency, impressed many yesterday, including Gambia's President Adama Barrow, as he revealed that he rejected...
“Hypocrisy & Opportunism.” UDP’s Sheriffo Baiyo Sonko Responds to Deputy National Youth Adviser’s Letter...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Sheriffo Baiyo Sonko, a councilor from the United Democratic Party (UDP) representing Brimaka Area Council (BAC) for Transportation, has issued a response to a congratulatory...
A Rapturous Welcome Expected for President Barrow
As the nation expects the return of President Barrow, from his Roundtable Donor Conference, streets are being lined, with chanting supporters, and enthusiastic fans. The pavements are...
‘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...
Darboe asks Barrow to stop politicizing state functions
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Alagie S. Darboe, the United Democratic Party's (UDP) representative for the National Dialogue with political party leaders at the State House, has asked President...
At the UN General Assembly, Guinean Leader Defends Coups in Africa, Rejects Western Influence
By: Seringe ST Touray
Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, the interim president of Guinea following the 2021 coup, stated that recent coups in Africa are military attempts to rectify presidents'...
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...
Sabally: ‘Barrow will’ rule The Gambia ‘for as long as he wishes’
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Momodou Sabally, who was previously the Campaign Manager of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) but is now a firm supporter of the ruling...
UK’s Illegal Migration Bill: The Gambia Classified As ‘Safe Country’
As the United Kingdom implements its Illegal Migration Bill, concerns have been raised about the decision to classify The Gambia as a "safe country."
The UK government's new...
Catastrophe Unfolds in The Gambia’s Medical Services Delivery System as 18 Children Die Due...
For several weeks, Lamin Ceesay had trouble getting out of bed. He came down with an unexplained illness after coming back from a trip that took him...
BAC: Council recommends dismissal of CEO, Finance Director for alleged financial misconduct
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), Modou Jonga, and the Director of Finance, Alhagie Jeng, along with former Chairman,...
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...
Michael Correa, an Alleged Gambian Death Squad Member, to Stand Trial in the USA
San Francisco and Geneva, November 2nd, 2023
Michael Correa, an alleged member of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh’s notorious “Junglers” death squad, is scheduled to stand trial in...
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...
Darboe asks IGP to start mending ‘bad’ reputation of police rather than…
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
The Party Leader and Secretary General of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has challenged the leadership of the Gambia Police Force...
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...
Child beggars’ issue in Senegal worries African CSOs
The issue of child beggars in Senegal, locally called “Almud’ or ‘Talibeh’, has become a worrying subject for African civil society organisations as it is said to...
Senegal’s New Government Unveiled: A Test for Promised Reforms
By: Seringe ST Touray
In a pivotal moment for Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced a new government consisting of 25 ministers and 5 junior ministers, marking...
The Political Tsunami: Commando Defected
In their book "How States Think," John Mearsheimer, (the American political scientist, University of Chicago), and Rosato explore how political activists and officials utilize logical techniques to...
As We Mourn Winnie Mandela, We Celebrate a Heroine You Probably Never Heard Of
Africa has always had its female heroes, some were celebrated, others less so, but the tenacity of the African woman is as old as the hills. Today,...
