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Africa Bar Association must not hold a meeting on Gambian soil until…
After unsuccessfully attempting to injure the Gambia during the 2016 political impasse the African Bar Association is this time seeking to maliciously target the President of the Gambia Bar Association Salieu Taal. Mr. Tall is standing up…
“There is no doubt Jammeh killed Deyda Hydara”
Pape Saine has told the Truth Commission on Thursday that his friend and business partner Deyda Hydara has been killed by state operatives on orders of former dictator Yahya Jammeh.
On the night of the 13th anniversary of the…
The journalism awards conundrum
There are no favours.
And boy, Baa Tambadou isn’t perfect. He’s a sinner that refuses to repent for his sins against divine right of freedom of expression. He has defended false news in court and reminded us some few months afterwards…
“We were told not to publicly reveal our torture ordeal”
“After we were about to be released, a panel sat to address us. They told us that we could not talk about what happened to us and that we must see Government as a partner… Former Inspector General of police Ousman Sonko told us that we…
Transition Delayed: Why Adama Barrow Must Leave in 3 years
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The more we get to hear from Adama Barrow as for his justification for why he should stay for longer than 3 years, the more it becomes clear that he represents the brand of the political leadership that has taken…
A day with a soldier
By Mustapha K Darboe
A normal Tuesday it was, this day. I woke to a huge expectation as a journalist. The Truth Commission was to elevate me to ‘level 4 access’. You know, one of those privileges that got you access to some so-called…
Turkish Ambassador weeps as he recalls tragic July 15 coup
By Omar Bah for The Standard newspaper
The Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, Ismail Sefa Yuceer was in tears as he delivered a statement on the occasion of the commemoration of the 3rd anniversary of the July 15th, 2016 Fetullah…
President Barrow holds bilateral talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
State House, Banjul, 7th July 2019 - President Adama Barrow has on Monday held bilateral talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the United Arab Emirates Presidential Palace in Abu…
Gambia-UAE sign legal protection agreement for Gambian workers
Gambia and the United Arab Emirates have on Monday July 15th signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will provide a legal framework for the protection of potential Gambian workers in the United Arab Emirates, said a press release…
High Court rejects ex-state minister Yankuba Touray’s bail application
Yankuba Touray is remanded in custody until October 15 when his case resumed at High Court. The state prosecutors requested for adequate time to prepare their case as they consider bringing 10 additional murder charges against Touray. …