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Former Aide Accuses Gambia’s Defence Chief of Misconduct in Seized Migrant Boat Deals
Lieutenant General Mamat O. A. Cham, Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces.
By Staff Writer
Sergeant Modou Saine, former personal assistant to the Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces, Lieutenant General!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
“Who Killed the Cops?” Gambians Demand Answers After Court Acquits Suspect
Sample of comments on the Police Facebook page
By Makutu Manneh
The acquittal last week of Ousainou Bojang in the fatal shooting of two police officers has sparked widespread outrage in The Gambia, with citizens taking to social!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hon. Gibba Labels Barrow Government “Most Unserious” Since Precolonial Times
Almameh Gibba, National Assembly member for Foni Kansala
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, Almameh Gibba, has described President Adama Barrow’s administration as the most “unserious” government the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NAM Gibba Says President Barrow’s State of the Nation Address Overlooks Gambians’ Realities
Hon. Almameh Gibba, National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala
By Fatou Sillah
Honorable Alamameh Gibba, National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala representing the APRC No To Alliance, has criticized President Adama!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lawmakers Press Government to Engage Senegal on Spillover From Casamance Conflict
Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly member for Foni Kansala
By Seedy Jobe
Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Tuesday called on the government to urgently open talks with Senegalese authorities over the worsening!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NCCRM Urges Vigilance as Fighting in Senegal’s Casamance Region Displaces Border Residents
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia’s National Early Warning and Response Mechanism Coordinating Centre has urged residents, particularly those living along the country’s southern border, to strictly follow security!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Armed Man Interrupts Gambian Immigration Operation to Halt Migrant Boat; Military Warns Against…
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Immigration Department said on Thursday that an armed man in military-style camouflage disrupted an operation to intercept a boat carrying suspected irregular migrants off the coast of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Foni Bintang Karanai, MP, Calls on President Barrow to Engage Senegalese Counterpart Amid Border…
Bakary K. Badjie, who represents the Foni Bintang Karanai
By Makutu Manneh
Bakary K. Badjie, National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang Karanai, has called on President Adama Barrow to engage in dialogue with Senegalese President!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Police Chief Cites Mobility and Digital Gaps as Key Operational Challenges
Seedy Mukhtar Touray, Inspector General
By Makutu Manneh
The inspector general of police, Seedy Mukhtar Touray, said on Tuesday that limited mobility and a lack of digital infrastructure continue to hinder the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
National Assembly Approves Security Council Amendment Establishing Import Levy
Muhammed BS Jallow, Vice President Of The Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly has approved legislation amending the country’s national security framework, introducing a new levy on imports aimed at financing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…