The Practice Manager of the Energy and Extractives division of the World Bank Group in a courtesy call on President Adama Barrow on Thursday, said The Gambia is currently among four West African countries working to meet the universal access to electricity target by 2025. Mr Charles J. Cormier […]
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Gambian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Leads Special Envoy on Bilateral Mission
His Excellency, Mr. Omar Gibril Sallah, The Gambia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Saudi Arabia and the Organisation of Islamic Conference, is leading a high profile Saudi delegation to meet with partners in government and non-government bodies in Banjul. The delegation comprise Mr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Almatter, Director General of the […]
GNOC Calls Out Media
Press Release It has come to the our notice that some media outlets had put up a media article with regards to Gina Bass’s performance at the World Indoor tour in France and Germany this week. And on their articles they associated Gina’s qualifications to the Olympic Games from her […]
Fire Outbreak Stretches Towards Jammeh’s Home
It has been reported that a devastating fire outbreak is advancing towards the residence of former Gambian President’s Kanilai home. Yahya Jammeh has been living in exile in Equatorial Guinea since his ouster from office in January 2017. Re-echoing a detailed account of the sad turn of events given by […]
3 Years Jotna Trial: Prosecution, Defense Spar Over Bail
By Abdoulie John The eight top executives of the Jotna movement who face three counts of unlawful assembly, rioting after proclamation, and rioters demolishing structures, Tuesday appeared before the High Court. When the case came up for hearing senior defense counsel R.Y. Mendy told the court that the accused persons […]
“Support The Call for National Dialogue”
Gambian CSOs urge President Barrow following government’s heavy handed response to protests. Banjul- 5 February 2020, prominent Gambian civil society groupings have written an open letter to President Barrow urging the embattled head of state to show leadership and support the calls being echoed around the country for a National […]
Former VP Okays National Dialogue
By Abdoulie John As the country’s political spectrum is increasingly getting polarised, former Vice President Aja Fatoumatta Jallow-Tambajang has reiterated the Coalition’s commitment to ensuring complete neutrality on the ongoing brouhaha. She said efforts are being being spearheaded through a nonpartisan approach in order to improve political dialogue. “Our responsibility […]
Sandeng’s Dream Comes To Reality
By Abdoulie John As part of efforts to keep alive the memory of United Democratic Party (UDP) activist, Ebrima Solo Sandeng, the Sandeng family and friends on Saturday launched an initiative dubbed “The Sandeng Home Project”. The cost of the much-awaited initiative is estimated to cost over D1.8 million, and […]
Mai Holds Briefs For Detained Protesters
By Abdoulie John Barely 24 hours after a Gambian court slapped the top brass of the Jotna movement with three criminal charges and ordered them to be remanded in prison custody, Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) leader, Mai Ahmad Fatty, on Thursday held brief for the detained protesters, calling on authorities […]
‘Hon. Sowe’s Demise Is A Great Loss’
Gambia President Adama Barrow has described the sudden death of the National Assembly Membet for Niamina West Hon. Demba Sowe as “a great loss. Hon. Sowe, the Gambia Democratic Congress lawmaker, died in Morocco. President Barrow’s message is contained in a condolence message sent to the Speaker of House. Read […]
Gambia’s Growing Pains Should Not Overshadow Its Remarkable Progress
Much of the news emanating from The Gambia over the past several days has been grim. Scenes of protesters being assaulted with teargas and journalists being detained on dubious charges have conjured memories of the country’s authoritarian past. That two local radio stations were also suspended, reportedly due to their […]
Jotna Movement Top Brass Case Goes To High Court
By Abdoulie John The top brass of the Three Years Jotna made today appearance before the Kanifing Magistrates’court as they face three counts of unlawful assembly, rioting after proclamation, and rioters demolishing structures. Abdou Njie, Ebrima Cham, Sheriffo Sonko, Hagi Suwaneh, Fanta Mballow, Karim Touray, Yankuba Darboe and Muctarr Ceesay […]