May 26, 2023
Gambia: Judiciary Prisons Visiting Committee Established
His Lordship, the Hon. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, pursuant to Section 143 (1) of the Constitution has established the Judiciary Prisons Visiting Committee. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Gambia: Overfishing Still Remains Challenge
Protection of marine resources plays an important role in any country's economy and in ensuring food security. Read more »
Gambia: FAO Ready to Address Overfishing On Sofia
The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations revealed that fish resources contribute 12% to The Gambia's economy and that over 300,000 Gambians depend on fishing as… Read more »
Gambia: State Witness Testifies Behind Curtains
A state witness in the trial of Gambian soldiers accused of a coup plot testified yesterday behind curtains at the High Court in Banjul. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Gambia: Gambians Cry Out Against Alleged Operations of Notorious Criminal
Many Gambians, including alleged victims, have continued to cry out against recent alleged operations carried out by a notorious criminal, Karanta Darboe, who has been convicted… Read more »
Gambia: German Police Hunt Gambian Migrants for Deportation
Yahya Moro Yahpa, a Germany-based Gambian human rights activist has disclosed that German Police are currently hunting undocumented Gambian migrants for possible deportation. Read more »
Gambia: Rape Case Involving Senegalese Opposition Leader Sonko Adjourned
The rape trial involving Ousmane Sonko, the Senegalese opposition leader was yesterday adjourned to 23 May 2023. Read more »
Gambia: When Will Jammeh Face Justice?
From the look of things, slowly but surely there are indications to believe that ex President Yahya Jammeh's days as a free man, are numbered. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Reiterates Resolve to Implement TRRC Recommendations
President Adama Barrow has launched the Stakeholder Conference and Donor Roundtable on the Implementation of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC)… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Gambia: Judge Rules Against State Over Section 92 of Evidence Act
Justice Basirou V.P. Mahoney yesterday, Wednesday, ruled against the state following a clash between defence and state over section 92 of the Evidence Act. Read more »
Gambia: Tobacco Control Committee Embarks On Enforcement Exercise
The National Tobacco Control Committee last Sunday concluded a two-day enforcement exercise that took them to various regions across the country. Read more »
Gambia: DoIS Trains Communication Officers On ATI Law in Local Languages
The Department of Information Services (DoIS) under the Ministry of Information recently convened a two-day training for communication officers from various Ministries on Access to… Read more »
Gambia: CoPG Declares Fresh Protest Date
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) - a pressure group in The Gambia has announced it will stage a peaceful protest on 17 June 2023 within the Greater Banjul Area (GBA)… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Gambia: Vice President, SG of Gambian Ass. in Turkey in Detention
The vice president and secretary general of the Gambian Association in Istanbul, Turkey, have both been arrested and currently under detention. Read more »
Gambia: Land Ministry Intends to Overcome Land Disputes, Effect Proper Management Before 2026
The Minster of Lands, Regional Governments, Religious and NGO Affairs, Honorable Sheriff Abba Sanyang has said that his Ministry seeks to strive to overcome all land disputes in… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Gambia: Sana Fadera Planned One-Year Transition - State Witness Tells Court
A Gambian army sergeant, Karamo Jatta, yesterday told the High Court in Banjul that he was told by Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera that a one-year transition would be executed had the… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Signs 2 Ratified UN Water Convention Instruments
The President of the Republic of The Gambia His Excellency Adama Barrow recently endorsed two ratified instruments of the Water Convention following their ratification by the… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Gambia: Defence Ministry Assures Protection of Lives, Properties
The attention of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has been drawn to social media reports and other sources in town that the ECOMIG forces stationed in Foni Kansala District, West… Read more »
Gambia: Int'l Human Right Groups Hail Swiss Over Sonko's Indictment
International human right institutions around the world have commended the Swiss authorities for starting prosecution proceedings against Ousman Sonko, ex- Gambian Interior… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal: Populism and the Rule of Law
Dakar -- After 104 "intellectuals" signed a petition inviting President Macky Sall to "come to his senses", a prominent Senegalese executive launched a "one million signatures"… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Gambia: Tribute - Batch Samba Jallow - the Passing Away of a Hero
Batch Samba Jallow, also known to many people as Master Jallow, passed away on April 12, 2023 at the Brikama Health Center, the 21st day of Ramadan. Batch Samba, in his… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Gambia: Defence Cross-Examines Witness in Alleged Coup Trial
The defence on Tuesday cross-examined Assistant Police Superintendent Jally M.I. Senghore, who testified as state witness in the ongoing trial involving the State and alleged coup… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Senegal: Sonko Fined 200 Million CFA, Gets 2-Month Suspended Jail Term
The main opposition leader in Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, 48, was yesterday fined 200 million CFA, equivalent to 20.4 million Dalasis. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Gambia: National Agency Against Trafficking In Persons Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking
The National Agency Against Trafficking In Persons (NAATIP) has launched its first hotline as it intensifies its struggle against human trafficking in The Gambia and beyond. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Gambia: LG Election - Female Candidates Face Cyber Bullying, Others
Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator for the Republic of the Gambia has said that they have heard from prospective female candidates that they face cyber bullying and online… Read more »