Frustrated by the state of politics in The Gambia, join CITIZENS FIRST to do...
The Citizens First is a political action movement founded in February 2017 following the 2016 Gambian presidential election. With the emergence of New Gambia, Citizens First has...
“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...
Gambia: Political Parties Sign MOU
By Lamin Sanyang
Gambia's President Adama Barrow has presided over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between different political parties in the country.
Speaking at the...
“Stop The Political Intolerance & Vilification” Writer Says
By Lamin Darboe
The political intolerance and vilification being displayed in our politics in the past couple of days is shameful and needs to stop immediately. As civilized...
The Tomfoolery of the NRP and Naked Tribal Politics of the Terrible Two!
Written by Anonymous the Patriot
I cannot believe am about to say this, but the Dictator was right about one of very few things. He was right about...
“Halifa Sallah Is No Longer Coalition Spokesperson “- Mai Fatty
By Lamin Sanyang - The Minister of Interior, Mai Ahmed Fatty has denounced Halifa Sallah as the official spokesperson of the coalition on Sunday, March 5, 2017.
"Halifa...
Charity for Daba Marena
Today, for the first time in 10 years the family of the late Daba Marenah is observing a vigil for their husband, father and grandfather following his...
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...
Cocktail Party Held In Honor Of Exiled Journalists
By Lamin Sanyang
The Government of The Gambia in collaboration with the Gambia Press Union Thursday evening, February 16, organized a cocktail party at The Gaya Art Gaye,...
Africa’s top shots: 3-9 February 2017
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
Image copyrightREUTERS
Camerawoman Who Kicked Migrants on Hungarian Border Gets Probation
by ALASTAIR JAMIESON:
A camerawoman who was filmed kicking migrants has been sentenced to three years' probation for disorderly conduct.
Petra Laszlo, who gained worldwide notoriety after the...
‘Suicide bomber’ claims to be missing Nigeria schoolgirl
Authorities in Cameroon and Nigeria are investigating a claim from a would-be suicide bomber that she was one of a group of schoolgirls abducted in 2014.
The Nigerian...
Brussels attacks: At least 31 dead at Zaventem and Maelbeek
At least 31 people have been killed and many seriously injured in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station.
Twin blasts hit Zaventem airport at...
P-Square saga: Fact, fiction or mere stunt?
Practically, everybody in the know in the Nigerian entertainment industry believes the pop duo and twins, Psquare have broken up and already pursuing their separate solo careers,...
The woman they call to prosecute the world’s worst criminals
As the current holder of one of the top legal positions in the world, Fatou Bensouda is a definite role model.
She is a symbol for girls across...
