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Gambia Doesn’t Have National Aircraft But…

“Although The Gambia does not have a national operator that has its own aircraft, a number of foreign airlines operate to and from the country at varying levels of frequencies. It is expected that the Bilateral Air Service Agreements will enhance the movement of persons, cargo, trade, and tourism in […]

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President Barrow Will Publish Full Janneh Commission Report

President Adama Barrow has decided to publish the full report of the Commission of Enquiry into the Financial Activities of Former President Yahya Jammeh and His Associates, following a Special Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 4th September 2019. According to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Honourable Abubacarr Tambadou, the […]

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Barrow Eulogises Former President

EULOGY DELIVERED BY  HIS EXCELLENCY ADAMA BARROW PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA  EVENT: THE STATE FUNERAL OF FORMER PRESIDENT,  SIR DAWDA KAIRABA JAWARA DATE: THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST, 2019  VENUE: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, BANJUL My Lord, the Chief Justice Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly  Honourable Ministers, Secretary General […]

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‘PIU Is Not Militarised’

By Abdoulie John An Adviser to Gambian President has debunked the government’s critics accusations that it is gradually militarising the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) in order to crush possible protests. Critics expressed the need for better civilian handling tools. “We must do away with AK-47. Usually when the PIU comes, […]

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‘Gambia Can Count On EU Support…’

The European Union Ambassador to The Gambia, Atila Lajos has given assurances to His Excellency, President Adama arrow that his government can count on the support of the European Union so long as it remains on this democratic and the transition path. The EU Ambassador was at the State House […]

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EU Rep Alerts Possible SSR Failure

By Abdoulie John The European Union Ambassador to Gambia, Attila Lajos, Monday warned about a possible failure of the Security Sector Reform (SSR), urging major stakeholders to redouble their efforts in order to fast-track the revamping of the country’s security apparatus. “Without strong political engagement from key decision-makers now, SSR […]

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37 Remanded For July Protest

By Team Gom Sa Bopa On Tuesday 27th August 2019, 37 people including outspoken rapper activist Ali “Killa Ace” Cham, have been remanded at Mile 2 for their alleged involvement in the 24th July 2019 protest. Earlier today at Kanifing Magistrate Court, Magistrate Elizabeth Dunn presided over a case between […]

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Why Madi Ceesay Should Resign Now

RE: MADI CEESAY’S COMMENTS ARE TREASONOUS; HE SHOULD RESIGN Kindly accept this statement as an expression of my utter dismay and indignation at the recent comments made by one Madi Ceesay, a national assembly member for the United Democratic Party. The comments ascribed to Mr. Ceesay, whom I deliberately refuse […]

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‘Gambia’s Democratic Process Is Not A Lip Service’

By Abdoulie John As the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) is on the verge of starting the drafting of The Gambia’s Constitution, the commission’s Chairman on Wednesday emphasised the importance of the institutional and constitutional reforms.Justice Sulayman Jallow said the process is not a simple formality. “The Constitution is about something […]

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Gambia – Three Confessed Hitmen to be Released

Abubacarr Tambadou, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Gambia, announced on Monday August 5 that he is ordering the release of the  three “Junglers” who recently confessed at the TRRC to taking part in a series of gruesome killings on the orders of Yahya Jammeh. The three are Malick Jatta, Omar […]