Friday, February 7, 2025

Amnesty Chief Condemns Trump’s Sanctions on ICC

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In response to President Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General, expressed strong condemnation. She called the...

BREAKING: Lamin K. Saidy Appointed as Youth Affairs Adviser to Pres. Barrow

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Lamin K. Saidy has been appointed as the Adviser on Youth Affairs to President Adama Barrow, effective February 1, 2025. Saidy's new role will involve advising the President...

Is Lula Right About Trump’s Global Reach?

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Brazilian President Lula da Silva directly challenged Trump's international influence, stating "I respect the election of President Trump, who was elected by the American people to govern...

ST Brikama Boyo Sets 10-Album Goal

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Gambian Afromanding artist ST Brikama Boyo, also known as "The Gambian Dream," has addressed the media following his successful album launch last week...

Strengthening Resilience: NDMA Leads National Dialogue on Climate Shocks and Migration Challenges

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By: Alieu Jallow The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on Thursday, February 6, 2025, is convening a day-long workshop titled “Enhancing Collaboration and Coordination Among Government Agencies, CSOs,...

Here’s What’s Next: DIC Takes Over Investigation into Farba Ngom’s Alleged Financial Misconduct Case

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By: Seringe ST Touray Senegal's Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) has been assigned to investigate allegations against parliamentarian Farba Ngom, following a report by the National Financial Information Processing...

A Wake-Up Call For African Leaders: Breaking Free From Foreign Aid Dependency

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Donald Trump's executive orders suspending so-called foreign aid should serve as a wake-up call for African leaders who have long relied on external assistance to drive development....

Addressing Unemployment: Join Hands to Save a Baby Launches Free Skills Training Salon

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By: Dawda Baldeh In an effort to tackle the growing unemployment crisis in the nation, Join Hands to Save a Baby, a humanitarian organization, has opened a modern...

ASD Calls for Political Reforms and Transparency in Gambia

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By Alieu Jallow The Alliance of Social Democrats (ASD), a civil society and political organization founded in 2020 by Marie Sock and a group of Gambians, has reiterated...

Oasis Network Concludes Sign Language Bible Translation Training for Individuals with Hearing Impairments

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By Dawda Baldeh The Oasis Network, a movement focused on translating the Bible into sign language, has completed a two-week intensive Bible translation programme for individuals with...

IEC Chairman Alieu Momarr Njai Retires

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Alhagie Alieu Momarr Njai, the long-serving Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), has officially announced his retirement, marking the end of a...

Senegal Welcomes US Aid Freeze as a Step Toward African Self-Reliance

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial According to a Seneweb article published on February 6, citing an interview in Le Soleil newspaper the same day, Senegalese economist Papa Demba...

“From 90% to 73%”: Gambia’s Slow Battle Against Female Genital Mutilation Reveals Persistent Challenges

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial The Gambian Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare's recent statement on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) highlights a concerning reality: despite over a...

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Female Sports

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial The United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that takes immediate effect banning transgender women from participating in female sports. This...

Bougane Guèye’s High-Stakes Meeting with President Barrow: Investment Plans and Regional Implications

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial During a FOGECA economic forum, Senegalese businessman Bougane Guèye announced a $25 million investment plan in The Gambia, spanning media, technology, and agribusiness...

Envy Night Club Ambush: Paulo Djabi Hit with Fresh Charges

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial In one of the largest drug-related cases in The Gambia, Paulo Djabi, an alleged drug dealer, is facing fresh charges as the State...

Jawara Says GACH’s Basalt Importation Reduces Skyrocketing Costs

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By: Dawda Baldeh Dr. Abubacarr Jawara, CEO of Gambia, Africa, China Holding (GACH), has highlighted how his involvement in basalt importation has played a crucial role in lowering...

PPP Internal Conflict: Faction Claims December Congress Invalidated Due to Constitutional Breaches

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By: Dawda Baldeh Once a prominent political party during Jawara's administration, the People's Progressive Party (PPP) is currently grappling with internal disputes and gradually losing its influence in...

GPF Says Recent Alleged Murders Are Acts of Domestic Violence

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By Mama A. Touray In a recent press release, the Gambia Police Force clarified the nature of recent alleged murder cases, describing them as acts of domestic violence...

GAMBIA ACTION PARTY (GAP) EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER U.S. IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES AFFECTING GAMBIAN STUDENTS

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The Gambia Action Party (GAP) stands in solidarity with Gambian students and scholars in North America who are currently facing emotional and psychological distress due to recent...