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MC Cham Jr. Dismisses Minister Badjie’s Criticism of KMC as Politically Driven
MC Cham Jr., a nominated councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)
By Seedy Jobe
MC Cham Jr. has rejected recent remarks by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Badjie, describing the minister’s criticism of the Kanifing…
BAC Chairman Criticizes Detention Of Borry Touray, Calls For Immediate Release
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman Brikama Area Council
By Seedy Jobe
Brikama Area Council (BAC) Chairman Yankuba Darboe has sharply criticized the denial of bail to United Democratic Party (UDP)'s Deputy …
Madi Jobarteh Condemns National Assembly for Lack of Quorum, Calls It an Insult to Citizens
Madi Jobarteh
By Fatou Sillah
Human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has strongly condemned the National Assembly’s failure to convene on Tuesday, 2 December, describing the lack of quorum as a direct violation of the…
MoBSE Enforces Nationwide Ban on Artists With Vulgar Content in Schools
Dr. Habibatou Drame, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a nationwide prohibition on inviting musicians and entertainers…
Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang Dismisses Bakary Badjie’s Criticism of Mayor Bensouda as “Personal” and…
Yaya Menteng Sanyang, NAM for Latri Kunda Sabiji
By Seedy Jobe
Hon. Yaya Menteng Sanyang has strongly rejected Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Badjie’s recent criticism of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib…
President Barrow Promises Development for Bakau, Urges Residents to Demand Accountability from KMC
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to bringing development to Bakau while calling on residents to hold the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC)…
Minister Badjie Questions Mayor Bensouda’s Presidential Bid, Citing Unfulfilled KMC Projects
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports
By Makutu Manneh
Bakary Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, has publicly questioned the presidential aspirations of Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal…
“I Cannot Go”: Eyewitness Recounts Giving Water to Omar Badjie Moments Before His Collapse
Late Omar Badjie
The inquest into the death of Omar Badjie—who died following an encounter with police on 26 September 2025—continued this week with the conclusion of testimony from the sixth witness, Majula Jammeh.
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Finance Minister: World Bank Ups Budget Support to $45 Million, Portion Earmarked for Karpower…
Hon. Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that the World Bank has increased its…
Minister of Health Reports 58 Maternal Deaths From January to September 2025, Citing Decline From…
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, told lawmakers on Wednesday that the country recorded 58 maternal deaths between January and…