Abdoulie Dibba, a senior reporter of Foroyaa Newspaper has died after battling an unrevealed illness.

“Foroyaa is sad to announce the death of Mr Abdoulie Dibba our senior reporter.

“Mr Dibba’s death was confirmed by his Family in the early hours of today Tuesday 28th Dec 2021.

“He was indeed a voice for farmers and the rural Gambia. His stories made so many impacts on the lives of farmers and people in the rural Gambia. He was called the ‘Farmers Eye’. May Allah grant Him Janatul Firdaws,” Foroyaa said in a statement. 

Dozens of Gambian journalists have been paying tribute to him on social media, describing him as a passionate journalist who was dedicated to his work.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba

Gambiana sends its heartfelt condolences to the Foroyaa editorial team and the Suwareh family during this difficult time.