THE 2019 (DEMOCRATIC) ELECTION Elections took place in Guinea Bissau in November 2019. In January 2020 the United Nations confirms “UN envoy commends successful conclusion of Guinea-Bissau presidential election”. UN envoy was Mohamed Ibn Chambas, in 2020 the Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), […]

The Gambia clocks fifty-five years today as an Independent Sovereign State responsible for managing its affairs without any external interference. Celebrating the anniversary of this historic event should trigger thoughts to guide us redefine our individual roles as citizens of this nation in order to situate and reposition our motherland […]

By: Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (Fellow Higher Education Academy and Royal Society of Arts) Professor in Islamic Studies at Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, UK The Gambia has been seriously wounded over the 22 years of tyranny and dictatorship. The damage has been political, economic, social and religious. This is […]

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow yesterday presided over the Third Cabinet Session of 2020.   The session deliberated on various matters and adopted series of Cabinet Papers, including The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) Fees and Charges Regulation 2020 and the levy of 1.5% on freight charged on ship owners for […]

His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has said that The Gambia should learn from Nigeria’s success in transitioning from military rule to a vibrant democracy through building of strong institutions and depoliticising the military. The President made these remarks at the State House on Monday, when participants from Course 28 at […]

Gambian President has said that “It is accepted globally that universities are designated institutions to examine and find solutions to societal challenges, engineer growth and shape policy, among other critical pursuits. This makes their role uniquely relevant in any national development endeavour.” Presiden Adama Barrow made the statement during the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

MEDIA FOUNDATION FOR WEST AFRICA Gambian Authorities Must End Repression against Protesters, Release Detained Journalists and Reopen Radio Stations The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the recent crackdown in The Gambia and calls on the Gambian government to cease the attacks on anti-government protesters, release journalists and protesters […]