President Adama Barrow Highlights Agricultural Growth, Future Plans in State of the Nation Address
By Zackline Colley
In his annual State of the Nation address, President Adama Barrow underscored the crucial role of agriculture and natural resources in The Gambia's economy, highlighting...
Gambians Have Something To Learn From Rwanda
OPINION
By Alasana Justice Jallow
CEO, Peace Network
I recently returned from Rwanda where I spent some weeks training on peacebuilding organized by the Never Again Institute of Rwanda. I...
Human Rights Organizations Convene Roundtable on Women’s Amendment Act 2015
By Alieu Jallow
Following the conviction of three women in September 2023 for performing FGM on eight girls under five years old, a controversy emerged, sparking widespread public...
The Dilemma of an Immigrant: Navigating Immigration Realities in Sweden
By: Mustapha 'Paragon' Sonko
Speaking and writing are useful abilities, but listening and learning are much more crucial. As a student, understanding migration concerns requires both learning and...
Fact-Check Center Organizes Two-Day Fact-Check and Verification Training for UTG Students
By: Mama A. Touray
FactCheck Center The Gambia organized a two-day Fact-Checking and Verification Masterclass for journalists and journalism students in The Gambia yesterday.
The training aims to serve...
Westminster Country Representative Highlights Under-reporting of Important Parliamentary Issues
By: Alieu Jallow
Tabou Sarr Njie, the country representative of the Westminster Foundation in The Gambia, says many important issues discussed in parliament are underreported.
Madam Sarr underscores the...
Gov’t Recommits to Fighting Against Illicit Drugs
By: Dawda Baldeh
At the commemoration of World Drug Day, the Minister of Defense, Sering Modou Njie, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to combating all forms of illicit...
Court Stands Down as DPP Seeks to Serve Defence with Cautionary Statements
By Mama A. Touray
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has called for a two-hour recess in the corruption trial of three Ministry of Health officials before him, instructing the...
Police Officer Takes Stand in Corruption Scandal Involving 3 Health Personnel
By Mama A. Touray
The eighth prosecution witness, Modou Gaye, a police officer from the drug squad unit at the police headquarters, began his testimony today in...
National Assembly Approves First-Ever Code of Conduct for Members
By: Dawda Baldeh
The National Assembly of The Gambia approved its first-ever Code of Conduct for Members on June 24th, 2024.
The purpose of this code is to establish...
Celebrating a Trailblazer: Mrs. Fatou Darboe Becomes UTG’s First Female Econometrics Tutor
Dear Fatu Network,
I am writing to you with immense pride and joy to share and celebrate a remarkable achievement within our academic community. On behalf of the...
Yahya Jammeh’s Journey: From Presidency to Exile
By: Michaella Faith Wright
In an exclusive interview with The Atlantic, former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh opened up about his life in exile, his relationship with former Senegalese president...
Binta Cisse: A Future Biomedical Engineer Advocating for STEM and National Development
By: Kodou Jeng Gaye
In November 2023, I had a discussion with Binta Cisse, the Girls in STEM president at Marina International. During our conversation, Binta expressed her...
GDC leader vows to end deportation if he becomes president
By Dawda Baldeh
Mamma Kandeh, the leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has pledged to halt the deportation of Gambian migrants if he is elected as...
Kandeh Pledges Five-Year Free Treatment for Pregnant Women If…
By: Dawda Baldeh
Mamma Kandeh, the leader of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has pledged to implement a five-year free medical treatment program for pregnant women if...
GID Clarifies Interception of 67 Irregular Migrants at sea
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Public Relations Officer Chief Superintendent Mamanding S Dibba, has clarified the interception of 67 irregular migrants off the coast of...
Jah Oil Company Refutes Allegations of Capacity Issues
By: Mama A. Touray
Following the June 11th press conference held by the Cement Importers Association, which claimed that Jah Oil's cement store ran out of cement and...
REFLECTIONS: Struggling With Patience? Be A Traveler.
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Struggling With Patience? Be A Traveler.
By Cherno Baba Jallow
‘’So, what were you doing in England?" The Dutch immigration official asked me. This was back in 2007. I...
NAWEC Managing Director Promises Significant Improvement in Power and Water Supply
By: Zackline Colley
The Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has announced a bold commitment to significantly reduce power and water shortages in the...
Young Gambian Aspires to Build an Aircraft
By: Alieu Jallow
Baba Saidy, a Gambian youth, told The Fatu Network that he aspires to build an aircraft that can carry up to four people. Specializing in...