GMC Dissociates Itself from Facebook Statement
The Gambia Moral Congress has dissociated itself from a statement on social media that made an announcement of the return to government of their leader Mai Ahmad...
Kandeh Slams Barrow over ‘Where Were You’ Rant
By Lamin Njie
Mamma Kandeh has said President Adama Barrow was nowhere to be found when the going was at its toughest for the United Democratic Party.
The GDC...
From Cyber Security to Clean Energy and Rural Development Macky Sall has Paved the...
It is a fact that our neighbours pay more attention to real issues of economics and politics on our side of the border than we do about...
UDP Postpones WCR Congress amid Reports of ‘Division’
By Lamin Njie
The United Democratic Party has postponed its regional congress for West Coast Region amid reports of infighting.
Some internal party issues have been brought to the...
Dr Ceesay Bags Leadership Award
Dr Ismaila Ceesay has been conferred with the ‘Pan-African Humanitarian Award For Excellence in Social Leadership and Community Impact.’
The award was conferred on the top political scientist...
Barrow Out to Hang on to Power – Kandeh
By Lamin Njie
GDC leader Mamma Kandeh has said that President Adama Barrow is engaged in desperate attempts to hold on to power.
“Barrow wants to strengthen himself forgetting...
MAULUD NABI: Barrow Declares Tuesday Public Holiday
President Adama Barrow has declared Tuesday, November 20 a public holiday to enable the Muslim faithful commemorate Maulud Nabi – Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
The declaration is contained in...
Muslim Faithful Gather, Hold Special Prayers for Gambia
Leading Gambian Islamic scholars have called on Gambians to cultivate the culture of praying for their country.
The scholars made the call Saturday as hundreds of Muslims converged...
DR Congo police kill two students protesters
By Will Ross, Africa editor, BBC World Service
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo have shot dead two students during protests in the capital, Kinshasa.
On Monday students at...
World Bank, Others Score Gambia High on Governance
By State House Media
The government of The Gambia has been favorably rated in almost all aspects of political and economic governance in studies supported by fourteen renowned...
Gambian Troops in Darfur Accuse Army Leadership of Theft
By Lamin Njie
Some Gambian troops who are currently on a UN-backed peacekeeping mission in Darfur have accused the leadership of the Gambia Armed Forces of theft.
The soldiers...
Gambia Army Denies Sexual Abuse of Female Soldiers
By Lamin Njie
The Gambia Armed Forces has vehemently denied claims of some high-ranking officers sexually harassing female soldiers.
Reports have on Friday emerged of some senior officers of...
I Ran for President in Cameroon. Here is What I Learnt
By Akere T. Muna
President Biya won disputed elections on 7 October amidst rising unrest in Cameroon
LONDON, United Kingdom, November 14, 2018/ -- By Akere T. Muna
On 6...
Gabon amends constitution for ill president
Gabon's constitutional court has intervened to avert a political crisis brought about by the ill health of President Ali Bongo.
There have been no government meetings since he...
Morocco inaugurates Africa’s fastest train
Morocco inaugurated Africa's fastest train today - which will halve travelling time between the commercial and industrial hubs of Casablanca and Tangier.
King Mohammed VI and French President...
Gov’t Completes ‘Discussion’ on Faraba Report
Minister of Justice Abubacarr Tambadou has said that the government has concluded its discussion on the Faraba Banta commission report.
“The discussions have gone very well, they were...
Killa Ace’s Fans Storm Kanifing Court
By Lamin Njie
Fans of Killa Ace on Thursday gathered around the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court to protest the arraignment of the rapper over alleged assault and breach of...
SOCIAL SECURITY: Staff Say Barrow Yet to Reply Their Strike Letter
By Lamin Njie
Staff of Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation have said that President Adama Barrow is yet to reply to a strike action letter they wrote...
Ousman Sonko’s Swiss Imprisonment Extended
Swiss authorities have extended the detention of Ousman Sonko amid an investigation into accusations he committed crimes against humanity while serving in former president Yahya Jammeh’s government.
The...
On the Emerging New Senegal: Letter to Macky Sall
Dear Macky,
It has been quite a while,since I last wrote to you. my debut in the 6-year correspondence series was published on the advent of your tenure...
