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OJ demands public apology or sue Kerr Fatou
Fatou Touray, the CEO of Kerr Fatou has ruled out any apology to the minister and has vowed to stand by the story
Gambia’s Agriculture Minister, Omar Jallow, has demanded public apology from Kerr Fatou or he’ll sue the news outlet…
Activists call on government to investigate killings in Faraba Banta
IHRDA and Article 19 are concerned about media reports on the killing of two persons in a confrontation between protesters and members of the Gambia Police Force in Faraba Banta today, 18 June 2018.
IHRDA and Article 19 gathered that…
‘We did not authorise use of fire arms’—police IGP
Gambia’s police chief has issued a statement saying he did not authorise the use of fire arms against protesters in Faraba.
“The office of the Inspector General of Police wishes to make it clear that it did not authorize the use of fire…
Interior confirms two deaths as tension flares in Faraba
The Minister of Interior, Ebrima Mballow, has confirmed reports that two people have died after confrontation between locals and police turned ugly.
Reports said two locals died, reportedly of wounds sustained in fracas with the police.…
Foreign ministry denies recalling Alasana Jammeh
Alasana Jammeh, the ambassador to Morocco who is also overseeing Tunisia, has reportedly bitten off the finger of his embassy’s welfare officer Bakary Jarju.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad…
Former Banjul mayor Bah passes on
The former mayor of Banjul, Abdoulie Bah, has died last night at his residence in Manten Street in Banjul on Saturday morning, the family has announced.
He died after a brief illness and he was in his early 70s.
He will be laid to rest…
How Barrow subtly ends the 3-year debate
In a meeting with Muslim leaders in Banjul on Friday, President Adama Barrow, has urged Gambians to come together and avoid behaviors that can divide the people.
The Gambian leader said until 2021 when the people will go back to the…
President Barrow to swear in three Nigerian judges
President Adama Barrow will preside over the swearing-in of three Nigeriam judges on Thurday, the prrsidency said on Wednesday.
The newly appointed judges will serve at the High Court of The Gambia:
Justice Patience oseyi…
President Barrow declares Eid-ul Fitr a public holiday
As Muslims around the world look forward to the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, His Excellency, President Adama Barrow is pleased to declare a two-day public holiday commencing on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, locally known as Koriteh, which…
Environmental watchdogs satisfied with Golden Lead
The National Assembly committee on environment has expressed satisfaction at the operational procedures of the Golden Lead in an exclusive interview with Kerr Fatou.
The environmental watchdog committee which is chaired by Sainey Touray…