Gambia: What Will the KMC Discuss At Their Meeting Today?

The Kanifing Municipal Council is scheduled to meet today. This is their first meeting since the day of inauguration. Meetings of councils are supposed to be open to the public in… Read more »

Gambia: Gambians in Sudan Finally Arrive Home

The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad last week informed the general public that Gambian citizens (56… Read more »

Senegal: Six Thousand People Displaced By Casamance Conflict

The Gambia's Minority Leader, Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, while addressing the ECOWAS Parliament in Abuja, disclosed that an estimated 6000 Senegalese and Gambians are displaced from… Read more »

Gambia: Is Anybody Above the Law?

Dou Sannoh, an adviser to President Adama Barrow's, has been charged by the police and released on bail. Read more »

Gambia: The Battle for the Mayoral and Chairpersonship Elections Rages

The most fiercely fought mayoral, chairpersonship elections between political parties that were united in 2018 is now taking place. In Banjul, each candidate is now engaged in… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Association in Turkey Speaks, Turkish Ambassador Explains

Officials of the Gambian Association in Turkey dubbed 'the Real Responders' have stated that the situation of their countrymen in Turkey is worrying as they alleged that the Police… Read more »

Gambia: Presidential Adviser Dou Sannoh Charged

President Adama Barrow's adviser, Dou Sannoh, has been charged by the police and released on bail. Police Spokesperson Cadet Assistant Superintendent Binta Njie confirmed this news… Read more »

Gambia: President Barrow Inaugurates 30 KV Power Line

President Adama Barrow, on Saturday, 6th May launched a 30KV power line covering LaminKoto to Diabugu-Batapa. Read more »

Gambia: Wco Pledges to Support Customs in Tackling Illegal Trade

Dr Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Friday said they will continue giving support to regional customs, especially in the area of combating… Read more »

Gambia: Registrar of Companies Removed From His Position After He Decline to Register Vista Bank

Registrar of Companies Alieu Jallow has been removed from his position by his superiors at the State Law Office after he declined to execute what he called illegal instructions… Read more »

Gambia: What Is the State of Play for the Council Elections 2023?

The number of council seats is 120. 366 candidates have been nominated to participate in the elections. No single seat has been left uncontested. Read more »

Gambia: NAWEC Briefs the Press On New Tariff

Officials of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), yesterday Monday 27th March 2023, briefed members of the press on their new tariff which will take effect on 10th… Read more »

Gambia: Axe to Grind With the Auditor General? We Hope Not

The Gambia operates on the basis of the principle of law. Section 160(1)(c) indicates that, Read more »

Gambia: Court Declares Voluntary Statements of Alleged Coupist Inadmissible

The Banjul High Court presided over by Justice Basiru V.P. Mahoney has declared that the voluntary and cautionary statements of Fabakary Jawara (an alleged coupist) were… Read more »

Gambia: '367 Candidates Nominated for Council Elections Nationwide'

The Independent Electoral Commission has endorsed the nominations of three hundred and sixty-six candidates nationwide for the upcoming Councillorship elections scheduled in April… Read more »

Gambia: Who Are Going to Be the Candidates for the Mayoral/ Chairpersonship?

Political parties are busy holding primaries or relying on votes of selection committees to get their candidates. Up till now none of the political parties have announced a list of… Read more »

Gambia: UDP Youth Wing Protestors Submit Petition to Government

The Youth Wing of the United Democratic Party (UDP) on Friday 10th March 2023, submitted a petition to the Gambia Government through the Ministry of Justice, and handed a copy to… Read more »

Gambia: Lack of Quorum Hinders National Assembly Proceedings

Barely less than a week after the Speaker of the National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, frowned on the absenteeism of Ministers to the National Assembly, the third Arm of… Read more »

Gambia: Victim of Former President Jammeh's Witch Hunt Launches Book

Mustapha Ceesay, victim of former President Jammeh's witches and wizard hunting exercise, last Saturday 11th March 2023, launched his book entitled: "The Duty to Disobey". Read more »

Gambia: Where Will the Demonstration Against Corruption Lead us?

From the nonpartisan point of view, the auditor general is responsible for exposing all wrongdoing in auditing the accounts of central and local government institutions. Any… Read more »

Gambia: Local Government Council Elections Preparation in High Gear - All That Is Hidden Shall Be Clear

Intra-party democracy is best tested during this year of selection of candidates for election. Political parties have to address a letter to the IEC to endorse the candidature of a… Read more »

Gambia: Deputies Adopt Report On New Labour Bill

Deputies at the National Assembly on Monday 13th March 2023, adopted the report of the Trade and Regional Integration Committee on the new Labour Bill 2022, with the objective of… Read more »

Gambia: Lawmakers Adopt Report On Prevention, Prohibition of Torture Bill

Members of the National Assembly yesterday Monday adopted the report of the legislative Committee on Human Rights, regarding the "prohibition and prevention of torture" bill 2020. Read more »

Gambia: Baitullah Junior Pleads 'Not Guilty' to 5 Charges

Omar Kujabi, alias Baitullah Junior, a well known social media commentator facing sedition and four (4) other criminal charges has on Monday, 13 March denied culpability by taking… Read more »

Gambia: Why Should Mob Justice Be Avoided?

The reason why courts and law enforcement officers are put in charge of the justice system is to ensure that punishment is equal to crime committed. There is no single human being… Read more »