Sonko Fires Back at Macron Over ‘Ingratitude’ Remark on Africa
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
On Monday, January 6, French President Emmanuel Macron claimed at a Paris conference that African nations in the Sahel owe their sovereignty to...
Press Release: Ongoing Destruction and Looting at Jammeh’s Kanilai Compound and Forest Park
We, the APRC National Executive Committee under the leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Prof. Dr. Alhagie Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh and the interim party leader Hon. Yaya Tamba,...
More Political Fallout from Diomaye and Sonko’s Controversial Appointments
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Raki Kane, Executive Secretary of the Commission for the Evaluation, Support, and Coordination of Startups in Senegal (Senegal Connect Startup), resigned on Monday,...
Shared Resources and Regional Equity: The Geopolitics of Oil and Gas in Senegambia
By: Ousman F. M’Bai
Introduction
On 20 December 2024, Senegal’s Prime Minister, Mr. Sonko, made a historic statement during a joint trade and investment forum with The Gambia’s Vice...
Diomaye and Sonko Under Fire for Controversial Appointment
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister and leader of Senegal's PASTEF party, has called for calm and reason following the controversial appointment of Dr. Aoua...
Youssou N’Dour Reflects on Senegal’s Electoral Victories and Calls for Unity
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Youssou N'Dour reflects on the victories of Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, acknowledging the decisive outcome of both...
Kemo Fatty Declares Presidential Ambition, Calls for National Transformation
By: Alieu Jallow
In a groundbreaking statement of intent, renowned environmentalist and co-founder of Green-Up Gambia, Kemo Fatty, has officially declared his candidacy for the 2026 Presidential Election...
Dr. Demba Sabally Criticises Essa Mbye Faal Over ‘Immoral’ Criticism of President Barrow
By Alieu Jallow
In a recent interview on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Dr Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, criticised Essa Mbye Faal, leader of the APP...
Senegal to End Foreign Military Presence by 2025
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Senegalese President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye announced the end of all foreign military presence in Senegal by 2025, instructing Defense Minister Sidiki Kaba to...
Agriculture Minister Brands UDP as ‘Most Vile Party,’ Accuses Their Leaders of Failing Gambian...
By: Alieu Jallow
In a recent interview on "Coffee Time With Peter Gomez," aired on December 31, 2024, Dr. Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture and First Deputy...
Political Crossfire: Dr. Ceesay Accuses Essa Mbye Faal of Misunderstanding Governance
By: Alieu Jallow
The political rhetoric in The Gambia has escalated following a fiery response from Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay to Essa Mbye Faal’s recent remarks during...
GDC 2024 Congress: Kandeh Leads Optimistic Executives Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
By Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) has re-elected Mamma Kandeh as their party leader and Secretary General to lead the optimistic executives ahead of the much-anticipated...
Faal Slams President Barrow’s ‘Meet the People’ Tour, Calling It ‘Illegal’
By Alieu Jallow
Essa Mbye Faal, the former lead counsel of The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) and current leader of the APP Sobeya party, accused...
Is Macky’s Exit from Politics the Right Move?
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall recently stepped down from his political role within the APR party, choosing to become its honorary president while...
Sonko’s Economic Vision to Reduce External Dependence and Focus on Internal Resources
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko recently outlined his vision for Senegal's economic development as part of ongoing discussions at the National Assembly. His...
Opinion: Presidential Media Dinner: It’s More Than Wining and Dining
By: Momodou Jawo
On Saturday (Dec. 28, 2024), for the first time, President Barrow hosted a maiden dinner with journalists, symbolizing a promising future between the government and...
Momodou Jallow, ANRD Secretary-General, Outlines Vision for National Transformation at Bi-Annual Congress
By Michaella Faith Wright
Momodou Jallow, Secretary-General of the Alliance for National Re-Orientation and Development (ANRD), unveiled an ambitious vision for The Gambia's future at the party's bi-annual...
BCC Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Faces Verbal Attack at UDP Congress – Source
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Fatu Network has been informed of an alleged verbal attack on Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul City Council, during the United Democratic...
Sonko Unveils Plans for Senegal’s Future, Aims to Repeal Macky Sall’s Amnesty Law and...
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko presented the Senegalese government's general policy to the National Assembly on Friday, outlining the vision for the country’s...
Gambians Express Economic Discontent in Afrobarometer Survey; Government Rejects Findings, Defends Progress
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
A recent Afrobarometer survey, published on December 23, 2024, revealed that a majority of Gambians hold a negative view of the country's economic...