Where Is Justice for Deyda Hydara?
December 16, 2004, remains one of the darkest days in Gambian history. On that day, Deyda Hydara, the fearless former managing editor of The Point Newspaper, was brutally gunned down, silencing
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Gov’t announces full digitalisation of seccos
The National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) yesterday announced the full digitalisation of seccos across the country. In a statement,Mr Lamin Fofana, senior manager business development at NFSPMC said
Dibba Kunda Residents Rejoice as REFELA Inaugurates 12,000 Litre Borehole
By: Dawda Baldeh Residents of Dibba Kunda in the Sabakh Sanjal Constituency are celebrating improved access to clean water following the inauguration of a 12,000 litre water borehole funded by REFELA.
ECOWAS says Ex- Ex-President Jammeh’s sentiments on Gambia violate asylum conditions
ECOWAS leaders have reaffirmed their zero-tolerance policy against unconstitutional changes of government following the 68th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Abuja, Nigeria. The
Sukuta Jabang Police Shooting Trial: Amie Bojang Says She Was Locked in the Same Cell With Male Detainees
By: Mama A. Touray Amie Bojang, the second accused in the alleged Sukuta Jabang traffic light police shooting case, has told the High Court that she was detained in the same
Forestry Department Launches 30 Million Gmelina Seedlings Nationwide Campaign
By Haddy Touray The Director of the Department of Forestry, Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr, on Thursday launched a nationwide campaign to raise 30 million Gmelina seedlings. The launch coincided with the
NGBV Holds Forum On Inclusion Of Persons With Disabilities In Disaster Management
By: Sering Mass Jallow The Network Against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) and partners recently convened a national forum to strengthen the inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk management. The meeting
‘Our Coast Has Become a Graveyard’ — Activist Warns of Rising Migrant Deaths
By Fatou Krubally The Atlantic Ocean off The Gambia’s coastline is claiming increasing numbers of lives as the country emerges as a major departure point for irregular migrants heading to Spain’s
Activist Urges President Barrow Not to Go for Third Term
By Isatou Sarr Prominent environmental activist and political commentator, Kemo Fatty has urged President Adama Barrow not to seek for third term in office, describing such a move as a betrayal
West African Lawmakers Meet in Banjul to Address Coastal, Marine Threats
By Fatou Krubally Lawmakers from across West Africa are meeting in Banjul this week to deliberate on pressing coastal and marine challenges threatening the region’s environment and livelihoods. The National Assembly