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President Barrow Names Major General Ousman Gomez as Chief of Defence Staff
Major General Ousman Gomez, Chief of Defence Staff
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as the Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces, confirming him in the country's highest…
Environment Minister Calls Recent Killings a ‘Great Concern,’ Citing Media and…
Rohey John Manjang, The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources,
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia's Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, said Friday that a recent spate…
Hon. Yahya Gassama Calls for Urgent Action Amid Rising Violent Crime in The Gambia
Hon. Yahya Gassama, National Assembly Member for Kiang East
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly Member for Kiang East, Hon. Yahya Gassama, has called for urgent national action to address the growing incidence of homicide and…
Government Plans 2,000-Capacity Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility in Brikama Nyambikala.
Abdoulie Sanyang, Minister of Interior
By Seedy Jobe
The Government of The Gambia is finalizing plans for the construction of a modern 2,000-capacity correctional and rehabilitation facility in Brikama Nyambikala, a project aimed at…
Defence Chief Accused of Nepotism in Son’s Military Cadet Placement
Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
By Staff Writer
Sergeant Modou Saine, former personal assistant to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat O.…
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…