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FORGIVE JAMMEH, GO AFTER CORRUPT OFFICIALS Consul Jawara tells gov’t

By Omar Bah Businessman Haji Jawara, a longtime resident of Angola where he is Gambia's honorary consul has called for national reconciliation, urging Gambians to forgive former President Yahya Jammeh. The former Gambian leader is accused of serious human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings. Recently efforts to hold him accountable gathered momentum with Ecowas backing a...
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FORGIVE JAMMEH, GO AFTER CORRUPT OFFICIALS Consul Jawara tells gov’t

By Omar Bah Businessman Haji Jawara, a longtime resident of Angola where he is Gambia's honorary consul has called for national reconciliation, urging Gambians to...

Policeman dismissed for ‘misconduct’ 

By Tabora Bojang Police Sergeant Lamin Gibba who allegedly forced a couple to strip naked, filmed them and threatened to publicise their videos if they did not pay him money, has been dismissed, police chief...

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MoBSE concludes ToT on I-learn Gambia platform

By Fatou Bojang The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) recently concluded a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program on the use of the...

SeamlessHR funding tally lifts to US$22million with Helios, Gates Foundation Investment

West Africa, 13th January 2025 - SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading Human Resource technology company, announced today that it has raised $9 million in its latest...

POLICE ARREST MBEMBA DRAMMEH’S SURETIES As he reportedly leaves Gambia

Police have arrested two persons who acted as sureties in the bail of former National People's Party (NPP) member Mbemba Drammeh, who was arrested...

Professor says only a united opposition can unseat Barrow

By Omar Bah Professor Lamin Keita, a Gambian academic currently residing in the United States, has said in the rapidly changing landscape of Gambian politics,...

NAMs tell gov’t to help Gamtel recover over D100M debts

By Arret Jatta and Tabora Bojang The Public Enterprises Committee of the National Assembly in its consolidated report on the performance audit report on Gamtel's...

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GAMBIA ANTI-DOPING MEETING ENDS WITH COMMITMENT TO CHANGE IN SPORT INTEGRITY

An Inter-regional African ministerial meeting on anti-doping in sports ended in Banjul yesterday with African ministers of sport committing themselves to leverage on the momentum gained through engagement with Unesco and other global partners...

GAMBIA ANTI-DOPING MEETING ENDS WITH COMMITMENT TO CHANGE IN SPORT INTEGRITY

An Inter-regional African ministerial meeting on anti-doping in sports ended in Banjul yesterday with African ministers of sport committing themselves to leverage on the...

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Trump’s inauguration guest list reflects his foreign policy priorities

Dear Editor, Departing from the traditional practice of inviting a diverse array of foreign heads of state to attend US presidential inaugurations, the organising team for Donald Trump's inauguration yesterday, curated a list of invitees...

GAMBIA ANTI-DOPING MEETING ENDS WITH COMMITMENT TO CHANGE IN SPORT INTEGRITY

An Inter-regional African ministerial meeting on anti-doping in sports ended in Banjul yesterday with African ministers of sport committing themselves to leverage on the...

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GAMBIA ANTI-DOPING MEETING ENDS WITH COMMITMENT TO CHANGE IN SPORT INTEGRITY

An Inter-regional African ministerial meeting on anti-doping in sports ended in Banjul yesterday with...

Alhaji Kalilu Singhateh 1934-2025: Politician, Minister, who attended The Gambia Independence...

By Hassoum Ceesay Alhaji Kalilu’ Singhateh, who died in Banjul, Sunday, 19th Instant, at the...

As the 2026 elections approaches…

Many people in the country keep talking about a coalition for the 2026 presidential...

FORGIVE JAMMEH, GO AFTER CORRUPT OFFICIALS Consul Jawara tells gov’t

By Omar Bah Businessman Haji Jawara, a longtime resident of Angola where he is Gambia's...

Bar Association calls for restoration of magistrates’ orderlies

By Omar Bah The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has expressed support for magistrates' who decided...

Over 1,600 Gambians died on backway in 2024 – migration activists

By Tabora Bojang At least 1603 Gambians have died on the backway in 2024, according...

Policeman dismissed for ‘misconduct’ 

By Tabora Bojang Police Sergeant Lamin Gibba who allegedly forced a couple to strip naked,...

UK tells Gambia to implement all TRRC recommendations without delay

By Omar Bah The United Kingdom has urged The Gambia to fully implement the recommendations...

Suspect granted permission for Christmas vacation, returns to court

By Bruce Asemota In a rare gesture, the high court last month granted permission to...

EU allocates D718M to Gambia

Press release The European Union allocated 718.2 million Dalasi (9.5 million EURO) to the government....

25 ferries staff trained on emergency response

By Aminata S Kuyateh In a significant step towards bolstering safety and preparedness, the Gambia...

US-based Gambian women uplifting lives of underprivilege families

By Olimatou Coker Hannah Senghore, a US-based Gambian entrepreneur and philanthropist, has started a foundation...

Stakeholders hold consultations on climate change

By Olimatou Coker MRV for climate action, bilateral support for climate action implementation and governance,...

MoBSE concludes ToT on I-learn Gambia platform

By Fatou Bojang The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) recently concluded a five-day...

SeamlessHR funding tally lifts to US$22million with Helios, Gates Foundation Investment

West Africa, 13th January 2025 - SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading Human Resource technology company, announced...

POLICE ARREST MBEMBA DRAMMEH’S SURETIES As he reportedly leaves Gambia

Police have arrested two persons who acted as sureties in the bail of former...

Professor says only a united opposition can unseat Barrow

By Omar Bah Professor Lamin Keita, a Gambian academic currently residing in the United States,...

NAMs tell gov’t to help Gamtel recover over D100M debts

By Arret Jatta and Tabora Bojang The Public Enterprises Committee of the National Assembly in...

GDC chieftain Kebba Baldeh joins NPP

The governing National People's Party NPP is celebrating what its officials called another big...

Amir Sillah preaches peace and unity ahead of Thanksgiving event

Amir Yahya Sillah, founder of Al Karaama Society, a body promoting reading and indigenous...