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British prince and duchess to visit Gambia
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are to tour Africa – following in the footsteps of Theresa May.
Charles and Camilla will travel hard on the heels of the Prime Minister, who made a high-profile visit to the continent just a…
Gambian authorities delineate path for security sector reform
The retreat was meant to outline a clear path for the security sector reform in the country, a process that that will be owned by Gambian people.
Head of security institutions in the Gambia, senior civil servants and international…
Police open official investigation into alleged assault on Eye Africa journalist
The Professional Standard Unit of the Gambia Police Force on Wednesday opened an investigation into the case of Eye Africa online TV cameraman who was alleged assaulted by the police.
Bubacarr Manga was allegedly slapped by a member of…
No country can solve its challenges ‘in isolation,’ President Barrow tells UN Assembly
Amid complex global multilateral challenges, Adama Barrow, President of the Gambia, told the United Nations Assembly on Tuesday that “no country can thrive or solve all its challenges in isolation.”
“Our salvation, as human beings, lies…
Is the President’s ear on the ground?
By Njundu Drammeh, a Social commentator and child right activist
A story is told about a wise king who set out to teach his son, the crown Prince, the wisdom necessary for him to become a great leader.
"To do this, the king decided to…
Police arrests con artist, remand 3 others for theft
Gambian police have arrested an allege con artist who swindled large number of businesses thousands worth of goods within Kombo and Banjul.
The police spokesperson, Lamin Njie, told Kerr Fatou that Karanta Darboe, a native of Sukuta,…
President Barrow calls for preventive diplomacy at UN
President Adama Barrow has called on the United Nations, the African Union and other regional organizations to promote and invest in preventive diplomacy, participate actively in mediation efforts and conflict resolution.
The President…
Lawmakers summon interior minister over Semlex contract
Mustapha Darboe
A National Assembly committee investigating the controversial Belgian company contracted to issue national identification cards has summoned interior minister Ebrima Mballow and immigration director Buba Sagnia.
The two…
Turkey donates military equipment to Gambian army
The Turkish government has donated military equipment to Gambian army on Monday at the country’s defense headquarters in Banjul.
Among the donated items were 5000 sets of uniforms, 1359 cartridges and belts, 5000 water bottles, 50…
High Court dismisses UDP’s election petition
The high court of the Gambia has on Monday dismissed an election petition brought by the United Democratic Party against the Gambia Democratic Congress’ candidate for Kuntaur Area Council.
The petition was brought by UDP’s candidate…