“No Political Party is Perfect” – Basiru Jaye
By: Alieu Jallow
"No political party is perfect," says Basiru Jaye, the Youth Connekt focal person and the program officer for ICT and innovation at the National Youth...
“What Matters Most to Me is Not Just the Law, But the Implementation of...
By: Alieu Jallow
Hon. Essa Conteh, the National Assembly member for Jimara, emphasizes that what matters to him is the implementation of the rent bill. He points out...
“We Want to Eliminate UDP in the Gambia” – Kebba Lang Fofana
By: Dawda Baldeh
Hon. Kebba Lang Fofana, a nominated National Assembly Member for the ruling National People's Party (NPP), has stated that their mission is to eliminate their...
Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo Forms New Government Following What Is Termed an ‘Attempted...
By: Seringe ST Touray
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has formed a new government amid a national crisis, marked by the dissolution of the Assembly and recent clashes...
Escalating Conflict in Gaza: Rising Death Toll (20,000) and Humanitarian Crisis
By: Seringe ST Touray
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have pushed the Palestinian death toll toward 20,000, displacing nearly 2 million people. Recent bombings targeted homes, a refugee camp,...
President Barrow Welcomes Three New Diplomats
By: The Fatu Netork Editorial
In a diplomatic ceremony at the State House in Banjul, President Adama Barrow recently accepted the credentials of three distinguished diplomats: British High...
President Barrow’s Statement at the Handing Over Ceremony of Spanish-Donated Patrol Vessel to Gambia...
By: Seringe ST Touray
In a ceremony in Banjul earlier today, President Adama Barrow officiated the handing-over and commissioning of the Fast Patrol Vessel, GNS FANKANTA, marking a...
Over 60 Migrants Believed to Have Died Off the Coast of Libya After Their...
By: Alieu Jallow
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), over 60 people lost their lives in the latest migrant tragedy off North Africa on Saturday. High...
Kassa Kunda Alkaliship Tussle: Current Alkalo Accuses Villagers of Jealousy and Hatred
By: Dawda Baldeh
Sheriffo Ebrima Sabally, the Alkalo of Kassa Kunda village, expresses surprise and confusion at the reluctance of some villagers to accept his leadership.
He accuses a...
Update on AKI Trial: Government Negotiating Compensation for Victims’ Families
By: Seringe ST Touray
It can be recalled that in 2022, around seventy children under the age of five succumbed to kidney failure after consuming contaminated medicines, sparking...
16 Youths Receive IT Scholarships from Egalitarian Foundation
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Egalitarian Foundation recently granted scholarships to sixteen young Gambians, both male and female, in the field of Information Technology.
The President of the foundation, Mamour...
“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...
Gambia is Facing Economic Challenges as Inflation Hit a Record High of 18.5% in...
By: Seringe ST Touray
The Gambia is facing economic challenges as inflation hit a record high of 18.5% back in September, according to the Finance Minister during his...
Gambian Defends Doctoral Thesis Titled ‘Towards Universal Health Coverage’
On Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, Hassan Njie successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled 'Towards Universal Health Coverage: Evidence Generation to Inform National Health Insurance Scheme Implementation in...
Presidential Travel Ban Extends Into 2024, HON. Seedy Keita
By: Alieu Jallow
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, announced during his budget presentation to Parliament that the current travel moratorium issued by the...
President Barrow Brands Opposition-led KMC Enemies of Progress
By: Dawda Baldeh
President Barrow has labeled the opposition-led Kanifing Municipal Council as enemies of progress, accusing them of favoritism during the distribution of coronavirus relief support. Barrow...
Trial of Former Gambian Minister of Interior for Crimes Against Humanity to Start in...
(Geneva, 6 December 2023) The trial of Ousman Sonko, former Gambian Minister of Interior, will open on 8 January 2024 before the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC).
Ousman...
During Cross-examination, the Defense Highlights Discrepancies in Mama Jabbie’s Testimony
By: Alieu Jallow
Mama Jabbie, the prosecution’s 3rd witness, had call records that indicated her physical presence in the President's hometown of Mamkamang Kunda on the 30th of...
Nigeria: 85 Civilians, Including Children, Killed In Accidental Drone Strike, Government Reports
By: Seringe ST Touray
In a tragic incident, an army drone strike in northwestern Nigeria mistakenly hit a village during a Muslim festival, leading to the deaths of...
Women and Girls in STEM (WiSTEM) Gambia Successfully Hosted Its Annual Conference
By: Seringe ST Touray
On Friday, December 1st 2023, Women and Girls in STEM (WiSTEM) Gambia hosted an impressive prelude to its annual conference with an all-black dress...