BREAKING NEWS: IGP Kinteh Resigns!
Information reaching The Fatu Network has confirmed the resignation of Landing Kinteh, Inspector General of Police. Landing has tendered his resignation to President Barrow but State House...
Interior ministry to meet Foni leaders over tension
The Ministry of the Interior through the Office of the Minister will hold an emergency stakeholders’ security summit today at Sibanor village in the West Coast Region.
According...
Journalists empowered: CBG’s intensive three-day training culminates in certification for participants
By Hadram Hydara
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) has completed a training programme for journalists from various media outlets, including news editors, reporters, and media proprietors,...
Tanji Fish Management Committee calls on govt to reduce prices of Fuel, electricity
By Mama A. Touray
The Tanji fish management committee, in an exclusive interview with The Fatu Network, has called on the Government, through the Ministry of Fisheries, to...
“We Have To Be Realistic,” Says Finance Minister Sanneh
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Amadou Sanneh has said that the draft revised budget represents the reality of the country's economy at the National Assembly...
Commonwealth expresses concern over Daily Observer closure
The Commonwealth fact-finding mission that had earlier visited The Gambia has expressed concern over the closure of The Daily Observer.
When The Gambia applied to re-join the commonwealth,...
Pres. Barrow Needs Proper Advice About The 57 Vehicles
An elected president in a democratic republic is not a cultural or religious leader. A president has a job description laid out in his or her oath...
Gambia’s Robotics team denied US visas to participate in global competition
The Gambia's Robotics Team has been denied United States visas to participate in the global competition, The FADER reported on Monday.
This is the country’s first time participating...
President Barrow To Travel To Kigali To Attend The Extraordinary Session Of The African...
State House, Banjul, 19 March 2018 –Office of the President informs the general public that His Excellency, Mr Adama Barrow President of the republic of The Gambia...
After the OIC Summit -What Next?
OPINION
By D. A. Jawo
The much-anticipated summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the past five years has finally come to a successful conclusion, some people...
13th All Africa Games: Gambia U20 Faces Make-or-Break Match Against Congo in Accra
By: Zackline Colley
In a high-stakes showdown set to unfold at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana today at 5 pm, The Gambia's U20 national team braces for...
On Due Process and Professional Conduct: Letter to the Bar Association’s President
Learned Counsel,
I must commence by reiterating my congratulatory message to you (earlier) delivered through Facebook on your assumption of the important position of President of The Gambia...
‘Energy sector disappointing but bright future ahead’
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has said that the performance of the energy sector has been disappointing, adding that with the generation capacity below the...
Dr. Isatou Touray for President: The Golden Opportunity for the Gambia
By: Madi Jobarteh
Endorsement
Let me say upfront that I fully and wholeheartedly endorse the candidature of Dr. Isatou Touray for President of the Republic of the Gambia in...
Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft BANNED from UK airspace after Ethiopia crash
Boeing 737 aircraft jets have been banned from UK airspace following the Ethiopia crash which killed all 149 people on board.
Airlines TUI and Norwegian Air are amongst...
Egyptian actress Rania Youssef charged over revealing dress
An Egyptian actress who wore a revealing dress to the Cairo Film Festival is to go on trial on charges of "inciting debauchery", reports say.
Rania Youssef appeared...
OJ: Sports Should Be Independent of Politics
By Alieu Ceesay
The Minister of Agriculture and a former footballer, Omar Jallow alias O.J has spoken about the need to have sports independent of politics.
O.J was speaking...
National Mental Health Program Calls for a Positive Portrayal of People Living with Mental...
By: Alieu Jallow
The National Mental Health Program has called for a positive portrayal of people living with disabilities. The call aims to uphold the basic human rights...
Opposition Leader Ousainou Darboe and Co transferred to the remand wing of mile two...
Sources have confirmed to The Fatu Network that opposition leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and five members of his executive were this evening, May 11, 2016 transferred to...
Jammeh Sold Kairaba Beach Hotel to Us Says Coordinator Of M.A Kharafi
By Fatou Sowe
Momodou Lamin Sonko the coordinator of M A Kharafi has informed the Janneh Commission which is probing into the financial activities of former President...