October 11, 2022
Gambia: Police to Probe Deaths of 69 Children Linked to AKI
Amid concerns and worries from Gambians, especially parents due to the emergence of an unusual Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) allegedly caused by Indian medicines, The Gambia Police… Read more »
Gambia: Indian Maiden Pharmaceuticals Company Finally Speaks Amid Pressure
After many statements from The Gambia and across the globe labelling and alleging the Indian Maiden Pharmaceuticals as the cause of the 69 child deaths in The Gambia, the company's… Read more »
Gambia: Lawyers Urge Govt to Probe Death of 69 Children, Punish Culprits
The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) and the Female Lawyers Association (FLAG) are saddened to learn of the untimely deaths of 69 Gambian children from Acute Kidney Injuries (AKI)… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Gambia: Ida Jagne Testifies At Bai's Trial in Germany
A woman who survived the murder of a renowned Gambian journalist will testify on 6 and 7 October 2022 in the German city of Celle at the trial of a man allegedly involved in the… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Revokes CoPG Registration Ahead of Nov 11 Protest
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG), a legally registered association, in a statement yesterday says it's dismayed by the "arbitrary" revocation of its registration… Read more »
Gambia: Defence Lawyer Cross-Examines Police Witness in Sainabou Mbye Trial
Defence Lawyer C. Gaye on Tuesday cross-examined Police Investigator Bakary Dibba of the Serious Crime Unit, who testified as the 4th prosecution witness (PW4) in the criminal… Read more »
Gambia: WHO Probing Indian Cough Syrup After 66 Children Die
Geneva (AFP) - The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India, warning they could be linked… Read more »
Gambia: Lawyer Camara Tells Justice Jallow Bob Has Right Not to Give Blood Sample
Lawyer Lamin Camara, the defence counsel for Bubacarr Keita in the ongoing alleged rape case has said that Mr. Keita has a right not to give blood samples. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Gambia: Sainabou Mbye & Co Plead Not Guilty to Manslaughter, Other Charges
Sainabou Mbye, Cherno Mbye and Kibili Dambelly, who are all standing trial on charges of manslaughter and exposing child to danger have all pleaded not guilty to the charges… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Gambia: CPC Condemns GTU Recent Strike
Following the recent strike by the General Transport Union (GTU), the President of the Consumer Protection Consortium (CPC), Alpha O. Jallow has condemned the act, saying it caused… Read more »
Gambia: 2 Boys Die in Attempt to Cross Sand Mine Trenches in Gunjur
The danger posed to life, property and livelihood by malevolent and unregulated sand mining activities at Gunjur beach became a reality when two boys lost their lives on Wednesday… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Gambia: Victim Urges MPs to Ensure Fast-Track Identification, Handing Over of Exhumed Bodies for Burial
A victim of human rights violations by the 22-year Yahya Jammeh-led regime, Ayesha Jammeh, has urged members of parliament to ensure that there is expedited identification of… Read more »
Gambia: Hon. Ceesay - Gambia´s Prison Cells Do Not Meet Human Rights Standard
The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Serrekunda West, Hon. Madi Ceesay, says The Gambia´s prison cells are not up to "standard and they are dissatisfying." Read more »
Gambia: 57-Year-Old Immigration Act Set for Reform
The Gambia Immigration Department in partnership the Ministry of Interior yesterday commenced a 2-day consultation with stakeholders for the reformation of The Gambia Immigration… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Authorities Bemoan EU Sanctions
Top Gambian officials are bitterly bemoaning "sanctions" by the European Union (EU) over "misapprehension and misunderstanding" regarding contentious but also controversial issues… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Meets U.S.'s Minimum Requirements of Fiscal Transparency for 2022
The Gambia has been named as one of the countries that have met the United States' minimum requirements for fiscal transparency for 2022. Read more »
Gambia: Man Allegedly Slaps Mother
A man was yesterday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanfing Magistrates' Court for allegedly assaulting his mother. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal to Recruit 1000 Youth to Monitor Prices
President Macky Sall on Monday instructed Prime Minister Amadou Ba to recruit 1000 Senegalese youth within three weeks to monitor businessmen including shop keepers who frequently… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Gambia: ICTJ Engage CSOs, Stakeholders to Build Common Alliance for TRRC Reparations Implementation
The International Centre for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), an international organisation recently engaged Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders in its bid to devise a… Read more »
Gambia: 'Knife Crime Criminals Must Be Caught, Punished'
Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has called on the ministry of Interior together with The Gambia Police Force to take… Read more »
Gambia: 'Tribalism Delays Development'
Karamo Njie, the United Democratic Party's (UDP) North Bank Region (NBR) public relations officer has said tribalism is serving as an impediment to Gambia's development strides. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Gambia: GID Concerns With Allegation of ID Card Issuance At Majum
The office of the Director General of Immigration have notice (sic) with concern, a speculation making rounds in the social media alleging that personnel of Gambia Immigration… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Gambia: Govt Expresses Concern Over Recent Upsurge in Killing
The Gambia government through its Ministry of Interior and the Office of the Government Spokesperson has expressed concern over recent spate of killings. Read more »
Gambia: On Recent Upsurge of Crimes in the Country
The recent rise in crime is extraordinarily complex. Policymakers and the public should not jump to conclusions or expect easy answers but the government through its Interior and… Read more »
Gambia: 2 Juveniles Arrested for Reportedly Killing Boy, 20
Police in The Gambia have arrested two juveniles for reportedly killing one Amadou Saikou Bah, a 20-year-old boy and a resident of Sanchaba Sulay Jobe in the Kanifing Municipality,… Read more »