African Union Pre-Electoral Mission in Gambia, Meets Justice minister, members of the opposition
By Alhagie Jobe
An African Union Pre-election fact-finding Mission is in The Gambia to assess the preparations of the upcoming December Presidential elections.
This mission is part of African...
Citizenship, ethnicity, democracy and politics
I was reading a book written by Mary Kingsley in 1899 about West Africa. I apologise in advance. She observed that we like talking things over without...
Political intimidation in Jalambang; Alkalo threatens villagers who won’t vote for Jammeh
There are reports of political intimidation at Jalambang Village in Kombo Central, West Coast Region, involving the Alkalo against the villagers, The Fatu Network can report.
According to...
Senegal: Karim Wade could be released from prison by end of year
By our Dakar correspondent, Alhaji Jobe
The President of Senegal, Macky Sall has said that it is very possible that Karim Wade will be released before end of...
Gambia to launch probe into ex-president Jammeh’s personal finances
By Edward McAllister | DAKAR
Gambia's government will launch an investigation into the finances of former long-standing president Yahya Jammeh including the personal use of a charity bank...
Road Accident Claims Life Along Bertil Harding Highway
By: Dawda Baldeh
Road accidents in The Gambia are regrettably common, often resulting in tragic incidents and the loss of loved ones.
This morning, a tragic incident unfolded involving...
“I Can’t Remember the September 12th Police Shooting Incident,” said Lamin Fofona
By: Alieu Jallow
Lamin Fofona, a resident of Sukuta Traffic Light and a watchman by profession, informed the court presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh that he couldn't...
Dictator Jammeh sacks Senior PS over leaked confidential letter
By Alhagie Jobe
Dictator Yahya Jammeh has sacked a long serving Permanent Secretary at the Office of the President over a leaked letter to popular US based Gambian...
Speech delivered by Saikou Camara at Senegalese mission to the UN
Wssalamualaikum Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.It is customary in our culture that when you visit someone’s house, before you speak to anyone you must first acknowledge and greet the...
‘VP Ousainou Darboe Cries At Meeting’
The Vice President of The Gambia and Party Leader of UDP, Ousainou Darboe has reportedly cried at the Party's Central Committee meeting held on Saturday, at Banjul.
"Today,...
President Barrow urges ECOWAS to send strong message against terrorism
State House, Banjul, 31 July, 2018
President Adama Barrow has called on his colleague heads of state in ECOWAS and the East Africa Economic Community (ECCAS) to send...
Justice Ministry to create Special Adviser position on judicial reforms
Gambia’s Ministry of Justice is on the verge of creating the post of a Special Adviser to the Attorney General.
The Special Adviser’s responsibility will be to provide...
GRTS staff in critical condition after serious car accident
Fatoumata ceesay, news anchor at The Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is said to be in a critical condition at the emergency unit of The Edward...
LG Commission: BAC revenue collector admits spending council funds on family
By Mama A. Touray
Kebba Sanna Jatta, another revenue collector at the Brikama Area Council, has confessed to spending council funds for personal family use while testifying before...
Old widow seeks support after losing belongings to fire outbreak
By Bernice Ndeckey
A visually challenged old widow, Ma Nyima Sanyang, appeals for support after she and her family lost most of their belongings to a fire outbreak...
Female Police Officer Calls For Equal Opportunities
Commissioner Lala Camara of The Gambia Police Force has called on the authorities to create equal opportunities for female officers in the service.
Commissioner Camara made these statements...
Gambian Foreign Minister Meets UK High Commissioner, EU Ambassador
The High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Sharon Wardle and the European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency, Attila Lajos, Tuesday April 10, 2018 held discussions...
GYIN Gambia to stage first ever Rural Youth Awards
The Gambia chapter of Global Youth Innovation Network (GYIN Gambia) is to stage its first ever award meant to recognise the efforts of enterprising youth in rural...
GAF Issues Press Release On Publication Of Pictures Of Retired Or Ex-Members Wearing Military...
PRESS RELEASE
The Gambia Armed Forces has observed with concern the practice of some media outlets publishing pictures of retired or ex-members of the...
Mayor Lowe Champions Zero Tolerance for Children on the Streets in Nuimi, Urges Women...
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Mayor of Banjul City Council and President of REFELA, Rohey Malick Lowe, has called on women across the country to unite and fight for...
