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GPU demands thorough investigation into assault on Eye Africa journalist
The Gambia Press Union demands a thorough and impartial investigation by the Inspector General of Police into an alleged assault on the cameraman of Eye Africa online television.
Bubacarr Manga was allegedly slapped by a member of the…
Lawmakers summon interior minister over Semlex contract
Mustapha Darboe
A National Assembly committee investigating the controversial Belgian company contracted to issue national identification cards has summoned interior minister Ebrima Mballow and immigration director Buba Sagnia.
The two…
President Barrow joins others to celebrate Mandela at UN GA
Ahead of the 73rd UN General Assembly session on Tuesday, President Adama Barrow as taken part in a UN High Level Nelson Mandela Plenary Summit on Global Peace.
The side event was held in honour of the centenary of the birth of Nelson…
Turkey donates military equipment to Gambian army
The Turkish government has donated military equipment to Gambian army on Monday at the country’s defense headquarters in Banjul.
Among the donated items were 5000 sets of uniforms, 1359 cartridges and belts, 5000 water bottles, 50…
High Court dismisses UDP’s election petition
The high court of the Gambia has on Monday dismissed an election petition brought by the United Democratic Party against the Gambia Democratic Congress’ candidate for Kuntaur Area Council.
The petition was brought by UDP’s candidate…
Eye Africa TV journalist reportedly attacked by police
Babucarr Manka, a cameraman working for a Gambian online television call Eye Africa, has been reportedly attacked by the militarized wing of the Gambian police.
The attack which was widely condemned by activists and journalists as an…
German employers turn to Gambians, others to fill labor gap
Halifa Sallah is expected in Germany on October 6 to grace a meeting expected to discuss the governance environment in Gambia, opportunities and challenges for the youths.
According to a report by the DW, a German broadcaster, many…
Controversial Belgian company to produce Gambia’s ID cards in Oct.
Gambia government has finally given the making of the country’s national identity cards to a controversial Belgian company, Semlex, after months of delay.
Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, has urged all eligible…
President Adama Barrow to attend UN General Assembly
Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, accompanied by First Lady Fatoumata Bah-Barrow, Cabinet Ministers and other government officials, will on Saturday 22nd September 2018, will travel to the United States to attend the…
New GPU president, Sheriff Bojang, takes over on Friday
The former president of the Gambia Press Union, Bai Emile Touray, has handed over the mantle of leadership of the Union to new president Sheriff Bojang on Friday.
At a ceremony held at the Union, Touray who finished his two three-year…