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SOLDIER DISMISSED FOR BEING NON-GAMBIAN SPEAKS denies being son of Casamance rebel leader
By Omar Bah
A soldier, Omar Sarjo, who was dismissed from the Gambia Armed Forces for being a non-Gambian, has spoken for the first time since his dismissal in 2017.
On Friday, Government Spokesperson Ebrima Sankareh told journalists that several non-Gambians enlisted in GAF were removed, using Omar Sarjo as a specific case.
Sankareh alleged that according to...
UDP spokesman condemns ministers’ presence in Niamina West campaign
By Momodou Darboe
The UDP Spokesman has contended that the presence of state ministers on the Niamina West by-election campaign trail is an affront to...
Gambian association in Morocco queries removal of deputy chief of mission
By Tabora Bojang
The Gambia's deputy chief of mission in Morocco, Ebrima Jobe has been recalled with immediate effect.
Impeccable sources close to the mission said...
GPU findings reveal 15 media personnel sexually harassed at workplaces
By Aisha Tamba
A recent survey conducted by the Gambia Press Union has revealed that 15 media personnel have experienced sexual harassment at workplaces.
The research...
SOLDIER DISMISSED FOR BEING NON-GAMBIAN SPEAKS denies being son of Casamance rebel leader
By Omar Bah
A soldier, Omar Sarjo, who was dismissed from the Gambia Armed Forces for being a non-Gambian, has spoken for the first time...
UDP spokesman condemns ministers’ presence in Niamina West campaign
By Momodou Darboe
The UDP Spokesman has contended that the presence of state ministers on...
Gambian association in Morocco queries removal of deputy chief of mission
By Tabora Bojang
The Gambia's deputy chief of mission in Morocco, Ebrima Jobe has been...
GPU findings reveal 15 media personnel sexually harassed at workplaces
By Aisha Tamba
A recent survey conducted by the Gambia Press Union has revealed that...
Court interpreter sentenced to death for murder
By Bruce Asemota
One Sheikh Hydara, a staff of the Gambia Judiciary who works as an interpreter at the Cadi Appeals Court, was recently sentenced...
KMC gives 3 weeks’ ultimatum in Latrikunda alkaloship crisis
By Omar Bah
The Kanifing Municipal Council yesterday gave three weeks' ultimatum to the two parties involved in the highly explosive Latrikunda Yeringanya alkaloship crisis...
Police arrest violators of plastic bag ban
By Alagie Manneh
Police have arrested individuals and business operators who deal in the selling and buying of plastic bags.
Despite a legislation banning its use...
Ecomig head of mission advises soldiers to abide by Gambian laws
By Mafugi Ceesay
Her Excellency Vabah Gayflor, the Permanent Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in The Gambia and head of Ecomig mission,...
Slain coupist Ndure Cham’s nephew recalls torture at NIA
By Tabora Bojang
Alieu Lowe, a nephew of former army chief and slain 2006 failed coup leader Ndure Cham, yesterday gave a vivid flashback of...
NAATIP trains CSO, tourism security on trafficking in persons
By Olimatou Coker
National Agency Against Trafficking (NAATIP) under the purview of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) continues to build the capacity of Civil Society...
Court interpreter sentenced to death for murder
By Bruce Asemota
One Sheikh Hydara, a staff of the Gambia Judiciary who works as an interpreter at the Cadi Appeals Court, was recently sentenced...
KMC gives 3 weeks’ ultimatum in Latrikunda alkaloship crisis
By Omar Bah
The Kanifing Municipal Council yesterday gave three weeks' ultimatum to the two parties involved in the highly explosive Latrikunda Yeringanya alkaloship crisis...
Police arrest violators of plastic bag ban
By Alagie Manneh
Police have arrested individuals and business operators who deal in the selling and buying of plastic bags.
Despite a legislation banning its use...
Ecomig head of mission advises soldiers to abide by Gambian laws
By Mafugi Ceesay
Her Excellency Vabah Gayflor, the Permanent Representative of the President of the ECOWAS Commission in The Gambia and head of Ecomig mission,...
Slain coupist Ndure Cham’s nephew recalls torture at NIA
By Tabora Bojang
Alieu Lowe, a nephew of former army chief and slain 2006 failed coup leader Ndure Cham, yesterday gave a vivid flashback of...
NAATIP trains CSO, tourism security on trafficking in persons
By Olimatou Coker
National Agency Against Trafficking (NAATIP) under the purview of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) continues to build the capacity of Civil Society...
Court interpreter sentenced to death for murder
By Bruce Asemota
One Sheikh Hydara, a staff of the Gambia Judiciary who works as an interpreter at the Cadi Appeals Court, was recently sentenced to death by Justice Zainab Jawara Alami of the High...
KMC gives 3 weeks’ ultimatum in Latrikunda alkaloship...
By Omar Bah
The Kanifing Municipal Council yesterday gave three weeks' ultimatum to the two...
Police arrest violators of plastic bag ban
By Alagie Manneh
Police have arrested individuals and business operators who deal in the selling...
Ecomig head of mission advises soldiers to abide...
By Mafugi Ceesay
Her Excellency Vabah Gayflor, the Permanent Representative of the President of the...
Slain coupist Ndure Cham’s nephew recalls torture at...
By Tabora Bojang
Alieu Lowe, a nephew of former army chief and slain 2006 failed coup leader Ndure Cham, yesterday gave a vivid flashback of...
NAATIP trains CSO, tourism security on trafficking in...
By Olimatou Coker
National Agency Against Trafficking (NAATIP) under the purview of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) continues to build the capacity of Civil Society...
MOFA receives offices equipment from IOM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad (MOFA) on Friday received office equipment from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) at...
ActionAid International The Gambia PRRP kicks of at...
By Saidina Alieu Jarju
On Monday 26th October 2020 a cross section of Staff of ActionAid International The Gambia (AAITG) converged at Sindola in Kanilai...
GPPA WARNS IEC AGAINST AWARDING CONTRACT WITHOUT...
By Omar Bah
The Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) has warned that the Independent Electoral Commission's plan to go against its advice to contract a...
Narcotics officer testifies in Ya-Kumba’s trial
By Amadou Jadama
The trial of nominated National Member Ya-Kumba Jaiteh, who is charged with assault and obstruction, yesterday proceeded at the Kanifing court before...
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GPPA WARNS IEC AGAINST AWARDING CONTRACT WITHOUT APPROVAL
By Omar Bah
The Gambia Public...
Court interpreter sentenced to death for murder
By Bruce Asemota
One Sheikh Hydara,...
SOLDIER DISMISSED FOR BEING NON-GAMBIAN SPEAKS denies being son of Casamance rebel leader
By Omar Bah
A soldier, Omar...
‘Several non-Gambians enlisted into GAF removed’
By Omar Bah
The government spokesperson...
Sukuta man implicates NIA in illegal land grabbing
By Tabora Bojang
A witness, Oustass...
UDP spokesman condemns ministers’ presence in Niamina West campaign
By Momodou Darboe
The UDP Spokesman...
Gambian association in Morocco queries removal of deputy chief of mission
By Tabora Bojang
The Gambia's deputy...
Journalist Ebou Waggeh dies
Veteran journalist Ebou Waggeh has died. He was 63.
The late Waggeh worked for national broadcaster GRTS where he was among the pioneer staff from...
Sukuta man implicates NIA in illegal land grabbing
By Tabora Bojang
A witness, Oustass Musa Cham yesterday revealed before the truth commission an alleged dubious syndicate run by the NIA and other security...
Over 100 missing as Senegalese boat catches fire
According to Senegalese daily L'Observateur, a canoe carrying 200 passengers exploded Friday night off the coast of Mbour leaving 59 survivors, 6 of whom...
Court to rule on Yanks’ immunity
By Bruce Asemota
Justice Ebrima Ba Jaiteh of the High Court in Banjul yesterday adjourned the criminal matter involving the state against Yankuba Touray on...
Gov’t information officers don’t have any information – journalist Darboe
By Alagie Manneh
Award-winning editor of investigative media, Malagen has disagreed with comments by Information minister Ebrima Sillah that the appointment of press officers has...
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Nfally Fadera,Head of Brand and Communication OIC Gambia
With Alagie Manneh
You came into prominence as a radio presenter. Tell us about your experience as a young journalist working in a hostile media environment
Working in The Gambia generally during the dictatorship was quite...
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Could you tell us a little bit about yourself?
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Too late shall the sinner awaken
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What is a life worth in The Gambia?
By Aisha Jallow
An article in this newspaper stated: “The Minister of Health Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh told lawmakers yesterday that 'comparatively Gambia is not...
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When you formed the DOC in December 2019, you said the membership comprises responsible citizens from all walks of life. Who are these members?
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Nfally Fadera,Head of Brand and Communication OIC Gambia
With Alagie Manneh
You came into prominence as a radio presenter. Tell us about your experience as a young journalist working in a hostile media...
Rats in the straw
Is there a straw hat large enough for Hamat Bah to hide himself under?...
Bakary Badjie Youth and Sports Minister
With Alagie Manneh
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What time is it?
By Aisha Jallow
It is time to wake up and change what needs to be...
KK Barrow Majority Leader, National Assembly
With Alagie Manneh
Could you tell us a little bit about yourself?
KK Barrow: I was born and brought up in Kombo Gunjur. I attended Gunjur...
Too late shall the sinner awaken
This is an old Swedish proverb and it speaks about procrastination. The proverb tells us that we lose a lot of opportunities by being...
What is a life worth in The Gambia?
By Aisha Jallow
An article in this newspaper stated: “The Minister of Health Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh told lawmakers yesterday that 'comparatively Gambia is not...
Pa Modou Mbowe, Spokesperson, Decriminalisation of Cannabis (DOC)
When you formed the DOC in December 2019, you said the membership comprises responsible citizens from all walks of life. Who are these members?
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Natural resources; a blessing or a curse?
Democratical Republic of Congo is rich of natural resources; limitless water, from the world's second-largest river, the Congo, a benign climate and rich soil...
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With Alagie Manneh
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MINISTER BADJIE OUTLINES PLANS FOR YOUTH AND SPORTS IN WAHTAN-BI SHOW
New Youth and Sports Minister, Bakary Badjie has revealed that his priorities include finalising the youth policy as soon as possible and take it to cabinet for review so that it can guide the...
GAMBIA PICKS PROVISIONAL SQUAD FOR GABON…. concern over player availability due to covid-19 restrictions
Gambia Coach Tom Saintfiet has picked about 40 players, which he would trim to...
Brufut Multi-Purpose Center Plan unveiled
The official concept Plan of The Brufut Multi-Purpose Center was unveiled Sunday at the...
WAFU SECRETARIAT TO REMAIN IN GAMBIA
The regional bureau of the West African Football Union, WAFU Zone A, will remain...
ROOTS FC VETERAN GABBY NDOW DIES
Football veterans and fraternity are mourning the passing of a founding member and first captain of legendary school-boy team Roots FC. Gabriel James Ndow,...
ARE BACK TO SPORT PROTOCOLS READY?…..wrestling and football fans yearn return of action….
There is an increasing demand now among the sports family for the restrictions on sports activities to be lifted now that most public places...
GAMBIA NAMES SQUAD FOR WAFU U-20 TOURNEY
Gambia Under-20 coach Mattar M'Boge has picked a list of 32 players he wants to train and select for the West African Football Union,...
GAMBIA VS GABON TO BE PLAYED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS?
For the first time in recent history, Gambian football fans may not be able to cheer the national team from the stands in the...
Gambian club in Sweden promoted to Fourth Division
Sweden-based Gambian team Banjul FC over the weekend earned its third successive promotion to the Swedish fourth tier.
The team, which was established by Gambians...
SCORPIONS STEP OVER CONGO EN ROUTE TO GET GUINEA… match in doubt as Covid and bonus row hit Guinea
Gambia Coach Tom Saintfiet and his Scorpions have once again set the bar high in terms of expectations and will tomorrow Tuesday prove that...
MINISTER BADJIE OUTLINES PLANS FOR YOUTH AND SPORTS IN WAHTAN-BI SHOW
New Youth and Sports Minister, Bakary Badjie has revealed that his priorities include finalising the youth policy as soon as possible and take it...
GAMBIA PICKS PROVISIONAL SQUAD FOR GABON…. concern over player availability due to covid-19 restrictions
Gambia Coach Tom Saintfiet has picked about 40 players, which he would trim to...
Brufut Multi-Purpose Center Plan unveiled
The official concept Plan of The Brufut Multi-Purpose Center was unveiled Sunday at the...
WAFU SECRETARIAT TO REMAIN IN GAMBIA
The regional bureau of the West African Football Union, WAFU Zone A, will remain...
ROOTS FC VETERAN GABBY NDOW DIES
Football veterans and fraternity are mourning the passing of a founding member and first captain of legendary school-boy team Roots FC. Gabriel James Ndow,...
ARE BACK TO SPORT PROTOCOLS READY?…..wrestling and football fans yearn return of action….
There is an increasing demand now among the sports family for the restrictions on sports activities to be lifted now that most public places...
GAMBIA NAMES SQUAD FOR WAFU U-20 TOURNEY
Gambia Under-20 coach Mattar M'Boge has picked a list of 32 players he wants to train and select for the West African Football Union,...
GAMBIA VS GABON TO BE PLAYED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS?
For the first time in recent history, Gambian football fans may not be able to cheer the national team from the stands in the...
Gambian club in Sweden promoted to Fourth Division
Sweden-based Gambian team Banjul FC over the weekend earned its third successive promotion to the Swedish fourth tier.
The team, which was established by Gambians...
SCORPIONS STEP OVER CONGO EN ROUTE TO GET GUINEA… match in doubt as Covid and bonus row hit Guinea
Gambia Coach Tom Saintfiet and his Scorpions have once again set the bar high in terms of expectations and will tomorrow Tuesday prove that...
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The political dribbling of tribe
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Tribalism has been spiking Gambian politics worrisomely in the recent past. Despite...
On the fractures and tensions of a nation: the end is nigh
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National unity is a priceless asset that must be protected and...
Letters: When will President Adama Barrow address the tribal politics of Hamat Bah?
Dear editor,
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Consider the widows
By Muhammed Sidibeh
They are those that accept destiny, despite its criticality. They are those that are forced to accept fate despite its complexity. They...
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Letters: Participatory politics breaks the barriers!
Dear editor,
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I once read a story about some hunters who came together to go hunting. A group of hunters went into the forest...
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New Youth and Sports Minister, Bakary Badjie has revealed that his priorities include finalising the youth policy as soon as possible and take it...
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Gambia Coach Tom Saintfiet has picked about 40 players, which he would trim to...
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WAFU SECRETARIAT TO REMAIN IN GAMBIA
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ROOTS FC VETERAN GABBY NDOW DIES
Football veterans and fraternity are mourning the passing of a founding member and first captain of legendary school-boy team Roots FC. Gabriel James Ndow,...
ARE BACK TO SPORT PROTOCOLS READY?…..wrestling and football fans yearn return of action….
There is an increasing demand now among the sports family for the restrictions on sports activities to be lifted now that most public places...
GAMBIA NAMES SQUAD FOR WAFU U-20 TOURNEY
Gambia Under-20 coach Mattar M'Boge has picked a list of 32 players he wants to train and select for the West African Football Union,...
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Gambian club in Sweden promoted to Fourth Division
Sweden-based Gambian team Banjul FC over the weekend earned its third successive promotion to the Swedish fourth tier.
The team, which was established by Gambians...
SCORPIONS STEP OVER CONGO EN ROUTE TO GET GUINEA… match in doubt as Covid and bonus row hit Guinea
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SOLDIER DISMISSED FOR BEING NON-GAMBIAN SPEAKS denies being son of Casamance...
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UDP spokesman condemns ministers’ presence in Niamina West campaign
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Gambian association in Morocco queries removal of deputy chief of mission
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GPU findings reveal 15 media personnel sexually harassed at workplaces
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Court interpreter sentenced to death for murder
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KMC gives 3 weeks’ ultimatum in Latrikunda alkaloship crisis
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Police arrest violators of plastic bag ban
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Ecomig head of mission advises soldiers to abide by Gambian laws
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Slain coupist Ndure Cham’s nephew recalls torture at NIA
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ActionAid International The Gambia PRRP kicks of at Sindola in Kanilai
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