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Gambia Police Warns Officers Against Public Criticism of the Force
Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force, Seedy Muctar Touray
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has cautioned its officers against publicly criticizing the institution, urging them instead to uphold the discipline…
Gambia Armed Forces Receive Military Aid from Mauritania
Handing Over Ceremony
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Friday received a consignment of military aid from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, underscoring a deepening spirit of African…
Update on Detained PURA Protesters
Lawyer Khadijatou Jallow of Dandimayo Chambers has provided updates on the detained protesters following demonstrations against PURA’s mandatory data price floor. The information includes the detainees’ locations, conditions,…
Gambia’s Security Sector Reform Under Scrutiny Following Superintendent Sarr’s Conduct at Protest
Police Superintendent Lamin Sarr
By Makutu Manneh
The arrest of protesters opposing the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) decision to impose a mandatory price floor of D50 per gigabyte for mobile data has sparked…
President Barrow Bids Farewell to Senegalese ECOMIG Contingent
President Barrow with the contingent
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Thursday presided over a farewell ceremony at the State House for the Senegalese ECOMIG contingent, marking the completion of their two-year mission…
President Barrow Pledges Moral and Material Support to Police Recruits for Effective Law Enforcement
President Adama Barrow at the ceremony... Photo credit: State House.
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting the Gambia Police Force with both moral encouragement and critical…
Gambia’s Deputy Speaker Urges Continental Unity to Combat Africa’s Security Challenges
Seedy SK. Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
Honorable Seedy S. K. Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Chairman of its Defence and Security Committee, has…
Omar Drammeh Accused Police of Brutality Against Him After Exposing Youth Election Fraud
Scene from the URR congress
By Buba Gagigo
Omar Drammeh, a congress delegate and outspoken advocate for electoral transparency in the Upper River Region, has accused security forces of…
ECOWAS Parliament Convenes in The Gambia Amid Fallout Over Member Withdrawals
Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker Of The National Assembly ( PhotoCredit National Assembly)
By Fatou Sillah
Lawmakers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
Passengers at Banjul International Airport to Keep Paying $20 Security Fee
Banjul International Airport
By Fatou Sillah
The Ministry of Interior has announced that passengers traveling through Banjul International Airport will continue to pay security fees as…