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EX- STUDENT LEADER’S ‘KILLER’ REMANDED 

By Fatou Gassama One Momodou Bah, a 33 year old Guinean has been identified as the suspect in the killing by stabbing of a famous former student leader Yunusa Mbye, on Monday. Bah appeared before Magistrate Sallah M'bai of the Kanifing magistrates' court which swiftly transferred the case to the High Court's Special Criminal Division, having determined...
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EX- STUDENT LEADER’S ‘KILLER’ REMANDED 

By Fatou Gassama One Momodou Bah, a 33 year old Guinean has been identified as the suspect in the killing by stabbing of a famous...

Prosecutors seek to amend charges against driver accused of “attempting to kill” policeman

Prosecutors in the case of Abdul Wahab Jobarteh, the driver who allegedly drove from Banjul to Manjai with a policeman hanging on his bonnet, have applied to withdraw all four charges against him, indicating...

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More pilgrims return, 2 flights pending

By Aminata Kuyateh Numo Sanneh, managing director of the Gambia International Airlines GIA, yesterday told The Standard that some 280 pilgrims on the fourth Hajj...

Police probe death of man in Nema

By Olimatou Coker Police in Wellingara are currently investigating the death of one Kebba Sarr, a truck driver and resident of Wellingara, whose body was...

Lawmakers urged to strengthen legal protections against SGBV, harmful practices

By Aminata Kuyateh Parliamentarians and stakeholders on Friday demanded stronger legal protections, effective enforcement, and clear accountability measures to end sexual and gender‑based violence (SGBV)...

ERCA urges stronger competition culture to accelerate regional integration and protect consumers

By Arret Jatta The Ecowas Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) has urged West African governments, regulators and businesses to strengthen competition culture and enforcement, warning that...

Brikama North chief urges Gambians to stop insulting political leaders

By Olimatou Coker Lamin Mondo Jatta, Chief of Brikama North, has urged Gambians to stop insulting political leaders, stressing that respect, constructive dialogue, and national...

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With Omar Bah Professor Sara Eloy is an architect, and an associate professor at the University of Antwerp, currently teaching adaptative reuse of modernist buildings. She employs emerging digital technologies to address societal challenges related...

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Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match

Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium as protests against Tehran's government and a peace deal signed to end the...

Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match

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Musa Bassadi Jawara examines Gambia’s tribal politics: When power maps onto tribe

By Musa Bassadi Jawara, Economist & Author For the past two decades I have worked in every region of Africa and have had experiences that very few are fortunate to have. Tribe and ethnicity, albeit...

Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup match

Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium as protests against...

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EX- STUDENT LEADER’S ‘KILLER’ REMANDED 

By Fatou Gassama One Momodou Bah, a 33 year old Guinean has been identified as...

Assembly stands down over attempts to block deputy speaker from presiding

By Tabora Bojang Tensions flared in the National Assembly yesterday after opposition lawmakers attempted to...

Defence rejects appeal against Amie Bojang as incompetent

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