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Journalist Kexx Sanneh Sues Alport Banjul Over Protest-Linked Firing
Kemeseng Sanneh
Journalist Kemeseng Sanneh, widely known as Kexx Sanneh, has filed a civil suit in the High Court in Banjul against his former employer, Alport Banjul Limited, alleging wrongful dismissal and breach of contract.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Auditor General’s Cross-Examination Ends as State Calls Protocol Witnesses
A panel of Supreme Court Justices
The cross-examination of Modou Ceesay, the former Auditor General, concluded on Tuesday at the Supreme Court, setting the stage for the state to present witnesses whose testimony directly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Labels Barrow’s Administration ‘Most Corrupt in Africa,’ Calls for Change
UDP party leader with supporters in Jarra Soma... photo_Sonko Gambia
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the opposition United Democratic Party, on Monday sharply criticized President Adama Barrow’s administration,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Chairman Rebukes Barrow’s Criticism of Opposition Leaders
Landing Sanneh, chairman of the Mansakonko area council
By Makutu Manneh
Landing B. Sanneh, the United Democratic Party’s chairman for the Mansakonko Area Council, on Tuesday pushed back against President Adama!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Receives WASMA 2025 Public Service Excellence Award
By Seedy Jobe
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has been honored with the WASMA 2025 Public Service Excellence Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to public service and community development.
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Auditor General Sets March 31 Deadline for Public Institutions’ Financial Statements
National Audit Office
By Seedy Jobe
The Office of the Auditor General reminded public institutions, including government projects and state-owned enterprises, on Tuesday that their financial statements for audit must!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
National Assembly Approves Extension for Special Select Committee to Finalize Report
National Assembly Chambers
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly on Monday approved an extension of time for the Special Select Committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets belonging to former President Yahya!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Amie Bojang Alleges Prolonged Detention and Harsh Conditions as Trial Resumes
Ousainou and Amie Bojang at the High Court
The trial of Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang resumed on Monday before Justice Jaiteh, with the second defendant, Amie Bojang, continuing her evidence-in-chief amid allegations of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Police Officer Testifies in Case Against Anti-Audit Protesters, Says Alieu Bah Refused to Disperse
A police officer on Monday testified that one of the accused anti-corruption activists insisted on his right to protest and refused repeated instructions to disperse during a demonstration outside the National Audit Office!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Gambian Auditor General Says President Pressured Him to Delay Audits Before Election
Modou Ceesay at the court...photo_Kexx
Modou Ceesay, The Gambia’s former auditor general, testified before the Supreme Court on Monday that President Adama Barrow and senior aides pressed him to delay or soften major!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…