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Yahya Bojang still wears visible scars of torture. He was a member of the United Democratic Party, the biggest opposition grouping under former president Yahya Jammeh’s dictatorial rule. Bojang told country’s Truth Commission on Tuesday…

Recently, the lead counsel of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission has come under criticisms for being unnecessarily critical of witnesses, calling some "liars". Sometimes, sessions gets tense and Essa Faal would call out…

The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) is established under the Constitutional Review Commission Act, 2017 (“the Act”). Its mandate is to: review the 1997 Constitution and draft a new Constitution for The Gambia; and prepare a report…

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has been granted membership into the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (Ifex) during the General Assembly of Ifex held in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday April 10, 2019. Founded in 1992, and…

Qatar Foundation (QF) on Monday welcomed the Gambian Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Badara Joof. During the visit, the Gambian minister and the accompanying delegation received an overview of Education…

Funds under rewards for justice program to be given for information leading to disruption of group's financial networks. Mohammad Ibrahim Bazzi, a businessman believed to be an associate of Gambia’s former president Yahya Jammeh, is also…

A Turkish energy company operating in Gambia, Karpowership, has donated food items to three orphanages in the country on Friday. The company donated 90 bags of rice, 15 bags of onion, 15 gallons of 40 liter oil and loaves of bread. The…

Former chief of defense staff, Babucarr Jatta, has denied involvement in any execution of soldiers on November 11, 1994. Jatta was among the first intakes of the Gambia National Arm.  On November 11, close to two dozen soldiers accused…

Turkish foreign minister praises Banjul's support against FETO at a joint press conference with Mamadou Tangara on Thursday Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday they should increase bilateral trade volume with the…

The press freedom index released on Thursday has warn political leaders' hostility towards the media have "fuelled an unprecedented level of fear and danger for journalists". The Gambia has improved 30 places on the 2019 press freedom…