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 […]
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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 […]
After Violent Protest Cabinet Holds Emergency Session
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has presided over an emergency cabinet session on Thursday, January 30, 2020, to discuss matters relating to events that happened on Sunday, 26th January. The Information and Communication Minister, Honourable Ebrima Sillah said the cabinet session called for calm and reinforced The Gambia’s commitment to […]
TGSB: Remand Of 3 Years Jotna Executive Is An Abuse Of Judicial Process
By Team Gom Sa Bopa Yesterday, 29th January 2020, eight Three Years Jotna Executive members were remanded at Mile 2 for riotous destruction of The Gambia Technical Teaching Institute bus shed during a protest which occurred on 26th January 2020. Team Gom Sa Bopa (TGSB) is utterly dismayed by the […]
“I’m Not Tied To Any Political Party”
By Abdoulie John The Proprietor of the Brikama-based Home Digital FM, Pa Modou Bojang, has strongly denied being tied to any political organisation. “I am not affiliated to any political party. All I know is that I am impartial, and my radio shows have been open to all political parties,” […]
President Barrow Praises ‘High-Level Gambia – Turkey Cooperation’
By Abdoulie John President Adama Barrow on Monday praised the high-level cooperation existing between The Gambia and Turkey, citing the multiple agreements endorsed by both countries. “Your government has demonstrated strong support to our traditional programme, with military support to the tune of $17 million for a period of five […]
French Ambassador Presents Credentials
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow welcomed the new French Ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency Philippe Lalliot who presented his Letter of Credence on Monday, 27th January 2020 at the State House in Banjul. The Gambian leader described the relationship between The Gambia and France as friendly and warm, adding […]
Gambian Authorities Must Release Detained Journalists
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 […]