Criminal law: former Gambian interior minister appears before the Federal Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity Bern. Following a criminal investigation lasting more than six years, the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) on 17.04.2023 filed its indictment in the Federal Criminal Court (FCC) against Ousman […]
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Gambians In Sudan Are Safe
The Government of The Gambia notes with serious concern the ongoing developments in the Sudan leading to the deterioration of the security situation and eruption of fighting in the country between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Considering these unfortunate developments, The Gambia calls for an […]
Barrow Extolls Gambian Voters
PRESIDENT BARROW CONGRATULATES ALL GAMBIANS FOR THE PEACEFUL CONDUCT OF THE COUNCILLORSHIP ELECTIONS; REAFFIRMS HIS COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRATIC VALUES His Excellency President Adama Barrow , the Secretary General and Party Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) wishes to thank all members and supporters of NPP, National Reconciliation Party (NRP), […]
THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW AND WHY FELA KUTI MARRIED 27 WOMEN ON THE SAME DAY IN 1978
In 1978, the pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, married 27 women in one day. This should not be strange to those who know the life and style of the Nigerian music legend nicknamed Abami Eda (strangre). Many of Fela’s band members became homeless after the devastating soldier attack on […]
President Barrow Appoints Vice President
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 70(1) and 70(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency President Adama Barrow has appointed Mr Muhammad B. S. Jallow as Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia with effect from 24th February 2023. Vice President Muhammad Jallow, […]
A Tribute To A Life-long Friend
D. A. Jawo I had known the late Badara Alieu Joof for more than 50 years. We first met at the Yundum College in 1972 to train as teachers and we were not only batchmates, but we also built quite a strong bond of friendship which survived up to the […]
Jaliba Kuyateh Bestowed an Honorary Fellowship
King of Kora Jaliba Kuyateh received an honorary fellowship from Goldsmiths, University of London at a graduation ceremony today. Jaliba Kuyateh’s award was in recognition of his work using music to improve perinatal mental health. He is the only Gambian appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for his charitable work with […]
Ghana Migrant Massacre Survivor to Testify
For Immediate Release Germany/Gambia: Migrant Massacre Survivor to Testify Alleged Gambian “Death Squad” Driver’s Trial Progresses (Berlin, January 19, 2023) – A Ghanaian citizen who survived the massacre of approximately 59 West African migrants in July 2005 by a paramilitary “death squad” in Gambia will testify before a court on January 19, […]
Gambia Unveils Alleged Coupists
The Gambia government has unveiled the names of some soldiers believed to be plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Adama Barrow. In a press release published below the government named Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera as the coup leader. UPDATED VERSION ON THE ALLEGED COUP PLOT […]
Why Gambia Police Detains Sabally
The former Gambian minister turned opposition firebrand has found himself in police net barely a week after he was elected the Campaign Manager of the United Democratic Party. Momodou Sabally succeeded Karafa Sonko at the party’s congress in Jan Jan Bureh. On Wednesday December 21st, police confirmed the arrest […]
Gambia Foils Planned Coup
The Gambia Government Statement On Alleged Coup Plot By Soldiers of ‘The Gambia Armed Forces’ (GAF) Banjul, The Gambia —The Gambia Government announces that based on intelligence reports that some soldiers of the Gambian army were plotting to overthrow the democratically elected Government of President Adama Barrow, the GAF […]
