Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Victims criticize Gambia’s absence in Sonko’s crimes against humanity trial in Switzerland

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By Mustapha K Darboe with New Narratives Bellinzona, Switzerland — Several Gambians allegedly arrested and tortured at the National Intelligence Agency in March 2006 have criticized the government's conspicuous...

First witness testifies against ex-Gambian interior minister Ousman Sonko in crimes against humanity trial...

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By Mustapha K. Darboe with New Narratives Bellinzona, Switzerland–The first witness in the crimes against humanity trial of 55-year-old Ousman Sonko —Gambia’s former interior minister — told a...

Escalating Conflict in Gaza: Rising Death Toll (20,000) and Humanitarian Crisis

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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,...

Mobile Phone Usage Linked to Decreased Sperm Quality in Men?

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By: Seringe ST Touray Researchers have discovered a potential link between frequent cellphone use and a decline in semen quality. A recent study involving 2,886 Swiss men aged 18...

Amnesty International Exposes Western Double Standards in their Support for Ukraine and Silence on...

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By: Seringe ST Touray Amnesty International accuses Western governments of double standards in their support for Ukraine's defense against Russia while not similarly supporting Gaza against Israel's invasion. Agnès...

Hilda Baci Loses Her Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon

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By: Seringe ST Touray Hilda Baci has lost her Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon to Alan Fisher of Ireland. Fisher surpassed Hilda's record by over...

Urgent Calls for International Intervention as Israel-Palestine Conflict Reaches Breaking Point

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By Seringe ST Touray As tensions escalate in the Israel-Palestine conflict, the fifth day of confrontations paints a grim picture of growing unrest in the region. Israel's Prime...

Dead or Missing Migrants in the Mediterranean Three Times Higher This Year, Says UN

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By: Seringe ST Touray This summer, the United Nations reported that the number of migrants who perished or went missing while attempting to cross the Mediterranean was three...

Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Has Died of Cancer at the Age of 43

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A family spokesperson disclosed in a statement on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, that Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of...

After A Tense Political Tug-of-War, France Will Finally Withdraw From Niger

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By: Seringe ST Touray French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday the imminent end of France's military presence in Niger and the recall of its ambassador from the...

At the UN General Assembly, Guinean Leader Defends Coups in Africa, Rejects Western Influence

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By: Seringe ST Touray Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, the interim president of Guinea following the 2021 coup, stated that recent coups in Africa are military attempts to rectify presidents'...

Ghana Leads Among African Nations with the Highest IMF Debt

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Ghana continues to hold its position as the African country with the highest level of debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Based on...

French Ambassador to Niger Held “Hostage” by the Military Junta, Says Macron

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By: Sainabou Gassama President Emmanuel Macron alleged on Friday that the French ambassador to Niger is effectively trapped within the French embassy, dependent on military rations, and accused...

The Flood Disaster in Libya: 11,000 Confirmed Deaths Due to Dam Failures

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial Libya's chief prosecutor is set to launch an investigation into the tragic collapse of two dams located in the eastern port city of...

Kevin McCarthy Announces House of Representatives’ Decision to Launch Biden Impeachment Inquiry

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By: Seringe ST Touray Kevin McCarthy, the highest-ranking Republican in the US House of Representatives, has announced that the House will initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against President...

Ugandan Church Breaks Guinness World Record with 3-Hour Continuous Clapping

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial A church in Uganda has made a mark in the Guinness World Records by establishing a new record for the longest continuous applause....

The Death Toll from the Earthquake in Morocco Has Climbed to Over 800 Fatalities

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By: The Fatu Network Editorial On Friday night, a powerful earthquake struck Moroccan cities, leading to extensive destruction and panic in Marrakech, a popular tourist destination, as well...

France Rejects the Expulsion of its Ambassador by the Niger Junta

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By: Sainabou Gassama On Thursday, the Niger Junta, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared a letter through local media, stating:"The diplomatic cards and visas of the concerned...

The Love Life of Former President Jawara. Part 1

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Many things have been said of former President Jawara. However, the fact that he was a hopeless romantic is known to few. He did not even attempt...

International Participants Accuse the GCCI of Bias

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The international participants of the 12th edition of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) Trade Fair have accused the GGCI of favoring local (Gambian) participants. Kariben...