Karpowership extends its West African reach by signing contract with Senegal’s power company
In August 2019, Karpowership announced its latest West African regional award with the deployment of a Powership to Senegal.
A Power Purchase Agreement was signed on August 7th,...
UK Government congratulates Gambia on presidential elections
The Foreign Secretary congratulates President Elect Barrow on victory in Gambian presidential elections.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said:
I congratulate Adama Barrow on his victory in the Gambian presidential...
Horrifying video shows Nianija women wading in water at chest-point before they could get...
By Lamin Njie
Women in Nianija in the Central River Region are having to wade in water at chest-point before they could get to their rice farms.
CRR is...
People of Kiang have their say as they slowly put electricity misfortune behind them
By Fatou Camara II
Lack of electricity was an unfortunate reality that held Kiang back in terms of development. But things appeared to have taken a new dimension...
Traumatized ‘backway’ returnees narrate ordeals
By: Fatou Kebbeh
Trauma, according to American Psychological Association (APA), is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Migration-related trauma to...
Coronavirus man on the loose: Police seek help in apprehending man who has coronavirus
Police on Tuesday called on members of the public to share information about a man who fled isolation.
Police said the Office of the Inspector General of Police...
Guinea: Upsurge in Violence Against Women and Girls; Amnesty International Calls for Increase in...
Guinean authorities must take immediate measures to ensure thorough and impartial investigation of recent rapes and sexual assaults followed by murders committed over the course of just...
Ebrima Sanneh’s family express shock police are denying torture claims against its top commander...
Ebrima Sanneh's family have expressed shock at the police's about-face in the torture of the 26-year-old.
"This is shocking. Gorgi Mboob together with his deputy begged for forgiveness...
Senegal activates emergency floods aid plan after downpour
By Reuters
Senegalese President Macky Sall has activated an emergency aid plan after a seven-hour downpour caused widespread floods.
Water Minister Serigne Mbaye Thiam told national television that more...
Dou Sanno says people of Niamina west labelled UDP and GDC as corpses –...
The president's top aide Dou Sanno has said the people of Niamina West have described UDP and GDC as corpses following last Saturday's by-election.
UDP throwing its weight...
PMM says Jammeh has power to sack Fabakary Tombong Jatta and Co
Pa Modou Mbowe has insisted former President Jammeh has the power to sack Fabakary Tombong Jatta and his executive members as they were handpicked by Jammeh.
"Yes, obviously....
President Barrow declares Thursday public holiday over Maulud Nabi
President Adama Barrow has declared this Thursday a public holiday throughout the country in observance of Maulud Nabi, locally called GAMO which will be observed on Wednesday...
Fatou Kinteh pushes for fund that could allow Gambian women entrepreneurs have greater access...
Women and Children Minister Fatou Kinteh on Thursday re-tabled a bill for the establishment of the Gambia Women Enterprise Fund.
The overall objective of the Women Enterprise Fund...
Police confirm they are investigating alleged rape of 11-year-old boy
Police have said they are investigating the alleged rape of an 11-year-old boy.
Police said in a statement today: “The Office of the Inspector General of Police hereby...
TRRC chief warns forgiving and forgetting crimes under Jammeh will undermine reconciliation
By Sarjo Brito
The highly anticipated TRRC report was submitted to President Adama Barrow on Thursday amid warning from the chairman of the investigation forgiving and forgetting the...
“The Police Are Neglecting Me” – Sick Officer Cries Out
By: Dawda Baldeh
Sub inspector Seedy Gibba, who was said to have involved in a motorcycle accident while on duties in Farafenni on 13 February 2021, has claimed...
“Malaria Is Deadly, We Want To Eliminate It In The Gambia” – Momodou A...
By: Dawda Baldeh
Momodou A Jawo, Regional Vector Control Officer in Basse, at the National Malaria Control Unit under the Ministry of Health described malaria as a deadly...
APRC deputy spokesman says his party caused Darboe’s retirement
APRC deputy spokesman Dodou Jah has said President Adama Barrow’s vow to send UDP leader Darboe to retirement was facilitated by APRC.
APRC threw its weight behind President...
Work on Abubacarr Jawara-sponsored 2.2 million dalasis Diabugu Batapa mosque hits 75%
Work on a multi-million dalasis mosque being built in Diabugu Batapa in the Sandu District of the Upper River Region has gone to up to 75%, contractors...
BIJILO: Police Throw out More than a Dozen Families in Mass Eviction
By Jaka Ceesay Jaiteh
At least 20 families were left scrambling for options on Tuesday after police evicted them from their houses.
Armed police officers descended on 22 homes...