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Foreign Ministry staff retreat kicks off
By Yanks Dabo
The Gambia's Justice Minister and Attorney General, Baa Tambadou, will abuse his powers and authority if he refuses to prosecute the former...
Letter to dear Gambian youths Re: dear all, please give peace another chance, where do you go if……? part 1
Momodou Camara (Acca)
Good morning comrades! Three years JOTNA, (3-YRSJOTNA) is a lofty agenda and platform and deserved to be debated.
The cause should also be...
If this isn’t The Gambia you live in…
By Mariam Sankanu
The Gambia's story has changed four times.
After every transition, her story becomes scarier for the reader.
She started off as a very beautiful...
#IAmToufah makes the message clear: We are not going to wish the rape crisis away
By Satang Nabaneh
In dealing with past human rights abuses and upholding standards of respect for human rights, The Gambia's transition from an abusive regime...
Who’s gonna do what for us now?
By Morro Ceesay
What is to be said of a people who for 500 years have known little freedom or security beyond the thrill of...
Annual meeting of heads of Ecowas national offices underway
By PK Jarju
I am writing this letter on board a Cross Country train to the northern part of the UK.
And while I don't normally...
More political parties, less one-party domination
By Mathew K Jallow
Politically, it almost feels like the second coming; the second coming of political independence, that is.
After Yahya Jammeh's 22 tragic years...
Mamadou Tangara must resign and apologise for aiding and abetting tyranny
By Madi Jobarteh
The rebuttal by Mamadou Tangara that he never sought the extradition of Ndey Tapha Sosseh from Mali is laden with loopholes for...
The Yankuba Touray Saga
By Foday Samateh
Ever known for his histrionics and theatrics as a loquacious minister in Yahya Jammeh's military-turned-civilian dictatorship, Yankuba Touray was in full character...
Open Letter to Prexy Barrow: Convene meeting of minds to convey national unity
By Amadou Camara
As Driver-in-chief of Bus Gambia - to use your transport metaphor - the twists and turns you make, at crucial stages of...
Gen. Martin is right, “That was the status quo then”
By Bakary Badjie
Unjustifiable statement but Brig. Gen. Martin is right. At one time in our country's governance, Jammeh was the Alfa and the Omega.
His...
“Adama Barrow is our Holy Moses”: How much has changed in 2 Years?
By Alagi Yorro Jallow
When President Barrow assumed office in January 19, 2017, most Gambians looked up to him as the miracle man, the holy...
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Judge Expresses Concern Over Increasing Rape Of Children
By Bruce Asemota
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court has expressed concern over the increasing number of rape cases, especially those involving minors.
The...
NCP splinter group urges IEC to act now
By Amadou Jadama
The leader of the National Convention Party splinter group led by Yaya Sanyang, has called on the country's electoral body to conduct...
Lawyer hits at Barrow gov’t
By Mafugi Ceesay
Ibrahim Jallow, a private legal practitioner, has told The Standard that the Barrow government “has totally failed to focus on priorities” for...
Singhatey admits ‘responsibility’ for murders, apologises
By Mafugi Ceesay & Omar Bah
Former AFPRC junta member, Edward Singhatey has said he accepted “responsibility” for the murders of Lieutenants Basiru Barrow, Dot...
Ex-Janneh Commission staff demand unpaid salary
By Omar Bah
Dawda Fatty, a former orderly to one of the commissioners at the commission of inquiry that looked into the financial dealings of...