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Opinion | Diplomatic ethics, privacy, and free speech: The legal battle surrounding Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay

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  • Bakary Badjie lashes out at Barrow over rising insecurity

    Bakary Badjie lashes out at Barrow over rising insecurity

    Bakary Badjie, National Assembly member for Foni Bintang, has criticised President Adama Barrow for failing to adequately address the country’s worsening security situation during his recent State of the Nation Address (SoNA). While President Barrow reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening internal security and urged the public to support law[Read More…]

  • Gina Bass appointed to GNOC Athletes’ Commission

    Gina Bass appointed to GNOC Athletes’ Commission

    Sprinter Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye has been appointed as a member of the Athletes’ Commission of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), in recognition of her exceptional achievements and leadership in sports. Her appointment reflects her long-standing dedication to athletics and her role in inspiring a new generation of Gambian[Read More…]

  • ŠK Slovan Bratislava Sign Alassana Yirajang ahead of Champions League qualifiers

    ŠK Slovan Bratislava Sign Alassana Yirajang ahead of Champions League qualifiers

    Slovakian champions ŠK Slovan Bratislava have announced the permanent signing of Alassana Yirajang from Železiarne Podbrezová. The 2024/2025 season saw Yirajang deliver an impressive performance, scoring 11 goals and registering 4 assists in 35 appearances.  Yirajang’s consistent form caught the attention of Slovan Bratislava, who will be counting on the[Read More…]

  • Madi Jobarteh

    Madi Jobarteh criticises Barrow’s ‘meaningless’ State of the Nation address

    Human rights activist and commentator Madi Jobarteh has criticised President Adama Barrow’s latest State of the Nation address, describing it as “meaningless”. Jobarteh said the speech failed to address pressing issues such as the high cost of living and alleged widespread corruption. “Once again, Barrow has delivered a meaningless State[Read More…]

  • President Adama Barrow

    Barrow urges for public help to tackle persistent border security, drug trafficking

    President Adama Barrow has called on the public to assist security agencies in addressing persistent issues such as border security, drug trafficking, and irregular migration by providing information that could help in apprehending and prosecuting offenders. He made the appeal during his State of the Nation Address yesterday at the[Read More…]

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Teen drifters arrested after high-speed chaos in traffic

Teen drifters arrested after high-speed chaos in traffic

June 12, 2025 — 0 comments

Two teenage boys have been arrested after high-speed chase through traffic, which risked countless lives in an attempt to dodge arrest. The drama unfolded near the GRTS building, where officers first spotted the teens pulling dangerous stunts. When the pair realised they were being tailed, they floored it, tearing through[Read More…]

  • Nigeria sends special envoy to The Gambia ahead of West Africa Economic Summit

    Nigeria sends special envoy to The Gambia ahead of West Africa Economic Summit

    June 11, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia’s defence chief begins second leg of military base tour in Jammeh’s hometown

    Gambia’s defence chief begins second leg of military base tour in Jammeh’s hometown

    June 11, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Melville Robertson Roberts accepts Dr Ceesay’s debate challenge

    Melville Robertson Roberts accepts Dr Ceesay’s debate challenge

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  • Kandeh and Darboe

    UDP distances itself from viral audio targeting Mama Kandeh

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Opinion

Opinion | Diplomatic ethics, privacy, and free speech: The legal battle surrounding Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay

Opinion | Diplomatic ethics, privacy, and free speech: The legal battle surrounding Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay

May 24, 2025 — 0 comments

In moments of political turbulence, when outrage overshadows reason and reaction replaces reflection, it becomes imperative to separate law from sentiment, and principle from bias.  The unfolding controversy surrounding Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay’s leaked private communication is not just a case of diplomatic decorum—it is a test of Gambia’s commitment to[Read More…]

  • Opinion | Amie Bensouda, Gambia is not your law firm. We want accountability on Jammeh assets sale

    Opinion | Amie Bensouda, Gambia is not your law firm. We want accountability on Jammeh assets sale

    May 23, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Opinion | The price of truth in a post-Jammeh Gambia

    Opinion | The price of truth in a post-Jammeh Gambia

    May 20, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Opinion | Open Letter to Madi Jobarteh and EFSCRJ on calls to dismiss FJC over leaked WhatsApp audio

    Opinion | Open Letter to Madi Jobarteh and EFSCRJ on calls to dismiss FJC over leaked WhatsApp audio

    May 19, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Opinion | Reclaiming the promise of decentralised development: A note on the Brikama Area Council’s Higher Education Initiative

    Opinion | Reclaiming the promise of decentralised development: A note on the Brikama Area Council’s Higher Education Initiative

    May 19, 2025 — 0 comments

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Dr Ahmadou Samateh

Open letter to the ministry of health about an urgent public health concern

May 27, 2025 — 0 comments

Dear Sir,  I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue involving a group of individuals who are going around with scissors, trimming the nails of others in public spaces. This practice poses a major health risk and could serve as a fast-spreading channel for various diseases. Alarmingly,[Read More…]

  • Letter to the Editor: The attraction spray for women to hypnotise men

    Letter to the Editor: The attraction spray for women to hypnotise men

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  • Eulogy to two cherished members of our journalistic community

    Eulogy to two cherished members of our journalistic community

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  • Former TRRC lead counsel Essa Faal comments on Government TRRC white paper

    Former TRRC lead counsel Essa Faal comments on Government TRRC white paper

    May 26, 2022 — 0 comments
  • April 10/11, 2000 Student Massacre: A Day of Infamy

    April 10/11, 2000 Student Massacre: A Day of Infamy

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Africa

ECOWAS calls for dialogue to de-escalate Mali-Algeria tension

ECOWAS calls for dialogue to de-escalate Mali-Algeria tension

April 9, 2025 — 0 comments

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on both Mali and Algeria to de-escalate tensions and resolve the matter through dialogue. This follows a Sunday dispute between the countries after Algeria shot down a Malian drone, which led to each country closing its airspace to the other.[Read More…]

  • Senegal ceremony marks 80 years since French colonial massacre at Thiaroye

    Senegal ceremony marks 80 years since French colonial massacre at Thiaroye

    December 2, 2024 — 0 comments
  • CPJ, partners urge Guinea-Bissau to improve press freedom ahead of UN review

    CPJ, partners urge Guinea-Bissau to improve press freedom ahead of UN review

    November 18, 2024 — 0 comments
  • PNAfrica urges immediate resolution of Ghana’s parliamentary stalemate

    PNAfrica urges immediate resolution of Ghana’s parliamentary stalemate

    November 11, 2024 — 0 comments
  • Equatorial Guinea official arrested over 400 sex tapes with VIPs’ wives, sisters

    Equatorial Guinea official arrested over 400 sex tapes with VIPs’ wives, sisters

    November 5, 2024 — 0 comments

Culture

Gambia to host inaugural Banjul film festival in December

Gambia to host inaugural Banjul film festival in December

June 1, 2025 — 0 comments

Gamstars Movie Production has announced the launch of the first-ever Banjul Film Festival, set to take place in December 2025. The event is being hailed as a landmark moment for the country’s growing creative sector. The festival, the first of its kind in The Gambia, aims to spotlight local filmmaking[Read More…]

  • From London to Banjul: British woman’s journey to discover her Gambian roots

    From London to Banjul: British woman’s journey to discover her Gambian roots

    May 8, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Rapper Myk Jayda accuses fellow artists of ‘hypocrisy and dishonesty’

    Rapper Myk Jayda accuses fellow artists of ‘hypocrisy and dishonesty’

    April 22, 2025 — 0 comments
  • One Pac boycotts ‘best of the best’ concert in protest

    One Pac boycotts ‘best of the best’ concert in protest

    April 18, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia mourns the loss of cultural icon Lamin Keita, alias ‘Takatiti’

    Gambia mourns the loss of cultural icon Lamin Keita, alias ‘Takatiti’

    April 12, 2025 — 0 comments

Sport

Gina Bass appointed to GNOC Athletes’ Commission

Gina Bass appointed to GNOC Athletes’ Commission

June 21, 2025 — 0 comments

Sprinter Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye has been appointed as a member of the Athletes’ Commission of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), in recognition of her exceptional achievements and leadership in sports. Her appointment reflects her long-standing dedication to athletics and her role in inspiring a new generation of Gambian[Read More…]

  • ŠK Slovan Bratislava Sign Alassana Yirajang ahead of Champions League qualifiers

    ŠK Slovan Bratislava Sign Alassana Yirajang ahead of Champions League qualifiers

    June 21, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Real de Banjul clinch historic third straight league title

    Real de Banjul clinch historic third straight league title

    June 19, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Omar Darboe hits hat-trick as Universal Sporting Boys crush Bakoteh FC in KM Third Division Quarter-Final

    Omar Darboe hits hat-trick as Universal Sporting Boys crush Bakoteh FC in KM Third Division Quarter-Final

    June 17, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Real de Banjul on the brink of third straight league title

    Real de Banjul on the brink of third straight league title

    June 15, 2025 — 0 comments

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Gambia U-17 vs Somalia U-17: Full match highlights

Gambia U-17 vs Somalia U-17: Full match highlights

April 6, 2025 — 0 comments

Highlights of the Gambia’s Baby Scorpions dominant display and 5-1 win over minnows Somalia. Video credit: CAF online Share

  • CCTV captures terrifying moment raiders held up Access bank

    CCTV captures terrifying moment raiders held up Access bank

    January 25, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Sadio Mane set to complete Bayern Munich move

    Sadio Mane set to complete Bayern Munich move

    June 21, 2022 — 0 comments
  • Halifa Sallah makes powerful speech at the ACP-EU

    Halifa Sallah makes powerful speech at the ACP-EU

    April 13, 2022 — 0 comments
  • Captain Pa Modou Jagne speaks after Gambia qualifies for the Afcon quarterfinals

    Captain Pa Modou Jagne speaks after Gambia qualifies for the Afcon quarterfinals

    January 27, 2022 — 0 comments

Business

Karpowership eight-year contract with NAWEC ends today

Karpowership eight-year contract with NAWEC ends today

May 2, 2025 — 0 comments

The Gambia’s national power utility, NAWEC, has officially ended its power supply contract with Karpowership as of 2 May 2025, marking a significant shift in the country’s energy strategy. In a statement released today, NAWEC acknowledged the role Karpowership has played since 2018 in supplying a substantial portion of The[Read More…]

  • Gambia signs $20m deal to boost import of essential goods

    Gambia signs $20m deal to boost import of essential goods

    April 25, 2025 — 0 comments
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    Opinion | Survival not growth: How Gambia’s financial ecosystem entrenches poverty

    April 20, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia government to sell Japan-donated rice for D1,000 each

    Gambia government to sell Japan-donated rice for D1,000 each

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    Gambia Maritime denies reports of Gambian flagged ships detained in China

    April 4, 2025 — 0 comments

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