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LAWYERS SAY UDP FAILED TO PROVE ITS CASE AGAINST FJC, OTHERS
The head of civil litigation at the Attorney General’s Chambers has argued that the UDP suit against Ambassadors Fatoumata Jahumpa-Ceesay (FJC) and Sheikh Tijan Hydara, Ousman Jatta, and Lamin Bojang has failed for lack of substantive evidence.
Officials of the main opposition party went to the Supreme Court to get a declaration that the appointments of...
LAWYERS SAY UDP FAILED TO PROVE ITS CASE AGAINST FJC, OTHERS
The head of civil litigation at the Attorney General’s Chambers has argued that the UDP suit against Ambassadors Fatoumata Jahumpa-Ceesay (FJC) and Sheikh Tijan...
Son of Guinea-Bissau’s ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
By Gloria Aradi
The son of Guinea-Bissau's former president has been sentenced to over six years in prison by a US court for leading an international heroin trafficking ring.
Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, 52, planned to...
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Supreme Court urges UDP, others to call witnesses today
By Bruce Asemota
The Supreme Court of The Gambia, presided over by Chief Justice Hassan B Jallow, Justices Cherno S.Jallow, Mam M Sey, Awa Bah...
NAM blames trade, finance ministers for current price hikes
By Tabora Bojang
Niamina Dankunku lawmaker, Samba Jallow, has blamed Finance Minister Seedy Keita and Trade Minister Baboucarr Joof for the current hike in food...
Gambians in Germany demand justice for compatriot allegedly mistreated by police
Press release
The German police's practice of harsh and insensitive deportation and mistreatment of deportees, particularly Gambian deportees, is troubling. Following a thorough examination into...
69% of Gambians say gov’t is doing badly on water provision – Afrobarometer
By Omar Bah
More than 6 in 10 Gambians (69%) say the government is doing “fairly badly” or “very badly” in providing water and sanitation...
Educationist, spiritual leader Rev Bruno dies
By Olimatou Coker
Prominent spiritual leader Rev. Father Bruno Toupan, has died in the early hours of Monday at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital.
The...
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Child mortality
The other day I was listening to the news while driving to my work. There was a report about child mortality in the world, and one part of that report stood out for me....
Child mortality
The other day I was listening to the news while driving to my work. There was a report about child mortality in the world,...
Sports
Suso inspires Real to top of the table
Muhammed Suso scored two decisive goals in two consecutive victories of Real de Banjul coming from the bench contributing to the City Boys' extension of their lead in the league.The pacy winger scored the...
Suso inspires Real to top of the table
Muhammed Suso scored two decisive goals in two consecutive victories of Real de Banjul coming from the bench contributing to the City Boys' extension...
Opinions
A call to true Islamic teachings: Responding to disinformation by Sheikh Fakebba Ceesay directed at Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in The Gambia
By Muhammad Mbye
God Almighty is more delighted by his ‘As-hadu’ than your ‘Ash-hadu’. Recently, a video went viral in the media where Sheikh Fakebba Ceesay stated that the amir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at...
Suso inspires Real to top of the table
Muhammed Suso scored two decisive goals in two consecutive victories of Real de Banjul coming from the bench contributing to the City Boys' extension...
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Foreign journalists experience China’s new quality productive forces in Jiangsu
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A call to true Islamic teachings: Responding to disinformation by Sheikh...
By Muhammad Mbye
God Almighty is more delighted by his ‘As-hadu’ than your ‘Ash-hadu’. Recently,...
Senegal’s 2024 earthquake presidential election outcome
By Professor Abdoulaye Saine
The 2024 presidential election outcome in Senegal, similar to The Gambia's...
Celebrating the people of Senegal! Only the people can liberate themselves!
By Madi Jobarteh
When men and women without conscience are entrusted with public office, they...
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: Senegal’s radical leader offers left-wing pan-Africanism. Will he...
By Sheriff Bojang Jr
The Africa Report
Senegal’s president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye ran a radical campaign...
The ones who whisper in the shadows’: On FGM
By Amran Gaye
Four decades, give or take: that's how long the women had fought....
Bakau Islamic Foundation distributes rice, sugar in community
By Amadou Jadama
The Bakau Islamic Foundation has over the weekend presented bags of rice...
GFA congratulates President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye (Senegal amna ndaam)
Dear Editor,
The Gambia For All party sends warm congratulations to President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye,...
LAWYERS SAY UDP FAILED TO PROVE ITS CASE AGAINST FJC, OTHERS
The head of civil litigation at the Attorney General’s Chambers has argued that the...
GT Board abandons D21M case against Lerr Group
By Bruce Asemota
The high court in Banjul has struck out the civil suit filed...
Court orders guarantors of absconded cruise ship crew to forfeit US$50,000...
By Bruce Asemota
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has ordered 14 guarantors of crew members of a...
Son of Guinea-Bissau’s ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to...
By Gloria Aradi
The son of Guinea-Bissau's former president has been sentenced to over six...
Police arrest 5 students following Deeper Life school fracas
By Tabora Bojang
A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked police investigation into...
Sir Dawda conference centre closes to public on March 31
The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, SDKJ-ICC, will be closed to the...
FAO provides D23.4M to support MoA
By Olimatou Coker
Dr. Mustapha Ceesay, assistant FAO country representative, said the Food and Agricultural Organization...
Ecomig-Senegal donates to 20 Foni villages
The Senegalese Ecomig Contingent stationed in Foni has recently donated food items to 20...
Qatar Fund for Development feeds 300 families in Ramadan
By Lamin Cham
In line with tradition the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) recently organized...
BAC official denies suppressing over D248,000 of revenue
By Aminata Kuyateh
Mustapha Joof, the acting value property manager at the Brikama Area Council,...