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Darboe’s appointment as VP unconstitutional- Kandeh
The leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress, Mamma Kandeh, said the appointment of 'convicts such as Ousainou Darboe who has unsuccessfully exhausted all legal appeals to clear his record of criminal conviction' is 'unconstitutional'.…
Sec. to Janneh commission replaced by the deputy
Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, the secretary of the Janneh commission that is probing the financial activities of former ruler Yahya Jammeh, has been replaced by his assistant Ramatoulie Sarr, the justice minister has confirmed to Kerr Fatou.…
GRTS gets new director general
A long-term staff at the Gambia Radio and Television Services, Abdou Touray, has been appointed the director general of the institution on Tuesday.
“I have been appointed on Tuesday,” confirmed Touray to Kerr Fatou. Touray replaced…
Qatari ambassador presents credentials to foreign minister Tangara
A new ambassador from Qatar to The Gambia, His Excellency Faisal Fahad Al - Mane, has presented his credentials to foreign affairs minister Momodou Tangara, foreign affairs ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Ambassador Al - Mane…
Mamour Jobe appointed Inspector General of Police
The Gambia Police Force has announced the confirmation of the appointment of Alhagie Mamour Jobe as the Inspector General of Police with effect from 9 July 2018 after acting in the position for two weeks.
IGP Jobe takes over the…
Gambia: 23 prisoners on death row
The Gambia has also initiated moves to complete the process of accession to the Convention against Torture before the end of 2018.
Gambia government has told the United Nations Human Rights Committee that the country is working on…
‘Country cannot move at a snail pace’—Barrow
The Gambian leader Adama Barrow has told the nine newly sworn ministers that the country’s progress cannot continue on a slow pace given the challenges it faces.
“The “New Gambia” calls for us to follow the right processes in the service…
Sec. to Janneh Commission quits after standoff with Bensouda
The secretary to the commission of inquiry probing former leader Yahya Jammeh has resign his job following standoff with the lead counsel Amie Bensouda.
The justice minister Abubacarr Tambadou has told journalists on Monday that Mr…
Forensic scientists identify remains of Solo Sandeng, 3 others
The forensic scientists have identified the remains Solo Sandeng, a Gambian opposition activists who died in state custody after he was arrested for protesting for election law reform in April 2016.
Country’s justice minister Abubacarr…
Turkey trained medic aims to open clinic in Gambia
Muhammed Jaiteh came to Turkey in 2006 to study medicine and now aims to serve his home country
A Turkey trained Gambian doctor wants to open a clinic in his home country.
Muhammed Jaiteh, who arrived in the Turkish capital…