Pharaoh’s Tomb Discovered After Over 3,400 Years
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Egypt has announced the discovery of the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II near Luxor, the first royal tomb found in over 100...
Senegal Suspends Wrestling Security After Deadly Violence
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Senegalese government has denounced the violence surrounding wrestling matches after a fatal incident on February 16, prompting the national police to suspend...
Binta Njie Leads PIU Female Detachment at Gambia’s Diamond Jubilee
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Binta Njie, former Police PRO and current Assistant Station Officer at the Serious Crime Unit, served as the PIU Female Detachment Commander during...
Confirmed: Senegal to Face England in Friendly on June 10
Senegal and England will face off in a friendly on June 10 at Nottingham’s City Ground, their first meeting since England’s 3-0 win in the 2022 World...
Activist Fatou Baldeh Fights to End Female Genital Mutilation in Gambia
Fatou Baldeh, a survivor and dedicated campaigner, has been at the forefront of the battle against female genital mutilation (FGM) in Gambia.
Despite the practice being banned in...
If They Really Cared About Massembeh, They Should Have Canceled the Independence Celebration –...
By Mama A. Touray
As the race for the by-election intensifies, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council, has told voters in Kiang Massembeh that...
Press Release: United Democratic Party (UDP) Condemns the Arrest of Luis Boutanos and Calls...
"The United Democratic Party (UDP) strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Luis Boutanos, a Gambian citizen, on 17th February 2025, for expressing his frustration with the Barrow...
Between Grief and Grace
BOOK REVIEW
By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh
Throughout my four transformative years as an undergraduate at the University of The Gambia, I have had the privilege of meeting, interacting with,...
Aja Isatou Ndow to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award in Education
The Namie Foundation will honor Aja Isatou Ndow with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Education at the Gambia Teacher Prize Awards Gala on February 20, 2025, at...
Barrow Highlights Developments in Education, Health, and Agriculture at Gambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
Banjul, The Gambia – President Adama Barrow, in his address at the 60th Independence Anniversary commemoration at McCarthy Square, outlined his government’s efforts...
Minister Joof Bids Farewell to Gambian Domestic Workers Headed to Saudi Arabia
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, Baboucarr O. Joof, has bid farewell to the first batch of 22 Gambian women...
Bakary K. Badjie Announces Candidacy for Gambia’s 2026 Presidential Election
By: Dawda Baldeh
As the 2026 presidential election approaches, independent National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang Karanai, Bakary K. Badjie, has declared his intention to run for the...
The Gambia at 60: Achievements, Challenges, and the Path to a Better Future
As The Gambia approaches its Diamond Jubilee, it is a time for celebration, reflection, and renewed commitment to national development. Sixty years of independence is a significant...
Gambian Diplomat Dr. Alieu Manjang Publishes Second Book in N’ko: Kilondingholu (Orphans)
Dr. Alieu Manjang, a prominent researcher in Language Policy and advocate for local languages in education, has published his second book in the N'ko script, titled Kilondingholu...
Gambia at 60: Darboe Criticizes Barrow Administration, Calls for Visionary Leadership
By Hadram Hydara
In a statement marking The Gambia's 60th Independence Day, Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General and Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), reflected on the...
Celebrating the 60th Year of Independence of The Gambia
Congratulatory Message of H.E. F. Türker OBA
Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye
Today, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Independence of The Gambia with enthusiasm. We sincerely...
Rural Residents Concerned with Planned Bread Price Increase
By: Dawda Baldeh
Residents in rural Gambia had expressed serious concerns over the planned bread price hike, urging the government to intervene. The Bakers Union had announced plans...
Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta: Politics Must Be a Tool for Unity, Not Division
By: Alieu Jallow
In a compelling address at the 2nd National Dialogue, held earlier today at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Conference Centre, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the...
Africa Owed $36 Trillion in Climate Debt by Wealthy Nations, ActionAid Report Reveals
By: Alieu Jallow
A new report by ActionAid International has exposed the staggering climate debt owed to Africa by the world’s wealthiest and most polluting nations. According to...
Local Resident Enhances Pipeline Neighborhood with Feeder Road Construction
By: Alieu Jallow
In a commendable act of community development, Sanna Jawneh, a proactive resident of the Pipeline neighborhood, has taken the initiative to construct a feeder road...