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UN General Assembly: President Barrow wants a ‘transformed’ Gambia
President Adama Barrow has told the United Nations that since Gambians voted for change in 2016 by bringing him into office, his government has been working hard to deliver a fully transformed Gambia that is energy secured, food…
AU chairperson to visit Gambia on Wednesday
For the first time since assuming the responsibility, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat will arrive in The Gambia tomorrow.
According to a press release from the foreign affair ministry,…
Police arrest Gunjur-born activist Dr Janneh
Gambian police have arrested Dr Amadou Scattred Janneh on Tuesday in his native village Gunjur.
Dr Janneh confirmed his arrest to Kerr Fatou while at a police station but details about his allege wrongdoing are not available.
Dr Janneh…
Turkey to strengthen Gambia’s security ahead of OIC
Senior police officers from the Turkish Police Academy have arrived in the Gambia to help the small nation strengthen its security ahead of the summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
The four officers met with country’s top…
SEMLEX contract undermines economy and threatens national security
I have reviewed the Semlex contract signed in July 2018 and I cannot but wonder why and how on earth could a government in an impoverished country like the Gambia enter such a deal. The details of this contract clearly do not benefit the…
Gambia Government reached consensus with ‘Teachers’ Task Force’
Following weeks of simmering tensions and threats of imminent strike by a group of disgruntled teachers from Government schools in solidarity with the Network of Mission School Teachers, The Government of The Gambia is pleased to announce…
Gov’t open to negotiation on Teachers’ strike—President Barrow
In a message on his official Facebook page, President Adama Barrow said his government is ready to negotiate with striking teachers through the Gambia Teachers Union.
“We want to negotiate this through the teachers’ union. They are the…
‘We’ve not taken over security at State House’— CDS Kinteh
The Chief of Defense Staff Lt General Massaneh Kinteh has refuted claims that the soldiers have now taken over the security at the State House.
Since the regime change in December 2016, the new government led by President Adama Barrow…
GAF high command on tour to assess country’s security installations
The top command of the Gambia Armed Forces have commenced a nationwide tour on Monday to assess the country’s major security installations.
The team of Gambian military leaders led by Lt. General Masanneh Kinteh will also meet the high…
Tourism season opens with arrivals from Russia, Holland
Gambian tourism season has started with arrivals of 325 tourists from Russia on Monday morning.
Authorities of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTb) were at the foot of the aircraft to receive the Russian tourists at the Banjul International…