The Case Against Gambia Football Federation
Arguably, the long-suffering Gambia football fans are the most unfairly treated group of loyal supporters one is likely to encounter anywhere in Africa. Despite decades of investment...
“Training is an essential ingredient in our drive to re-professionalize the Armed Forces” Lt....
Members of the Gambia Armed Forces have embarked on a training session to broaden the intellectual competence of army officers on contemporary security, social, political and economic...
“I have now advised President Barrow to withhold his assent to the bill relating...
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Tambadou has said that he has advised President Barrow to withhold his assent to the bill relating to the...
International Participants Accuse the GCCI of Bias
The international participants of the 12th edition of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Trade Fair have accused the GGCI of favoring local (Gambian) participants.
Kariben...
Another Warning By The UN, To Intending Migrants.
The UN has said that both migrants and civilians face a severe risk of kidnap, torture and execution by armed groups in Libya.
In a report published in...
Finance Minister Speaks At Opening Ceremony Of The National Development Plan
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Amadou Sanneh has addressed the development partners forum on the Gambia's National Development Plan (NDP) 2018--2021 at Kairaba Beach Hotel.
The...
Urgent Calls for International Intervention as Israel-Palestine Conflict Reaches Breaking Point
By Seringe ST Touray
As tensions escalate in the Israel-Palestine conflict, the fifth day of confrontations paints a grim picture of growing unrest in the region. Israel's Prime...
HELLO MR PRESIDENT….The TRC
It is with hope that we received the news of the launching of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. God knows that we need to heal. The victims...
The Million Dollar Question the Ministry of Tourism Needs to Answer
The honourable minister of tourism has had many gaffes since the beginning of the year. The ministry of foreign affairs has been busy, trying to undo the...
Trump Nears Finish Line in Tight Presidential Race
Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election during a speech to supporters in Palm Beach, celebrating it as an "unprecedented win" and "the greatest...
Gross Inequality in Our Public and Private Sectors!
The tragedy in the Gambia is not just about the suppression of our civil and political rights by the APRC Dictatorship. But this Dictatorship has also suppressed...
President Barrow Rejects Justice Minister Tambadou’s Resignation
Gambia's President, Adama Barrow has this morning posted on his official Facebook page that Justice Minister Ba Tambadou has tendered his resignation and that he has rejected...
A DEMI GOD, A NEW PROPHET, OR A LOUSY PARROT?
By Ousman Mbowe
It is rather amazing, yet astonishing that a human being who came into this world without any power, without any strength, being carried and moved...
MAN STABBED TO DEATH IN BRIKAMA…suspect on the run
A horrific stabbing incident in Brikama ended in the death of a man early yesterday morning, police sources toldThe Standard.
According to PRO Foday Conta, the incident happened...
Two Suspects Detained For Planning To Assassinate A VIP
One Aba Badjie and Neno Jarju of the Military Police who are also members of Chief Of Defense Staff, Masaneh Kinteh's escort team are said to be...
Africa’s top shots: 3-9 February 2017
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
Image copyrightREUTERS
WHY IS THE EXECUTIVE PARTICULAR ABOUT THE AGE LIMIT BEING REMOVED FOR THE PRESIDENCY?
By Foroya Newspaper
Constitutional reform was recommended by the opposition when Jammeh was in office. One envisaged that once the opposition takes over office a national conference will...
Court Vacation Delays NIA 9 Case
The criminal trial involving the former Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and eight other officers will not proceed until after the vacation of the...
Gambia’s Mineral Saga
By Lamin Sanyang
Gambia's mineral resources locally called 'black sand' has been exploited by the former President Yahya Jammeh and foreign investors over the years at Sanyang Mining...
The Social Contract – Towards a Healthy Democratic State
When the renown French philosopher, Mostesquieu, coined the term ‘separation of powers’ between the executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches of government, little did he knew centuries later...