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Gambia High Court Acquits Six in Social Security Corruption Case, Citing Lack of Evidence
A High Court judge in Kanifing, on Monday, acquitted six current and former employees of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), dismissing all 62 corruption-related charges after ruling that prosecutors…
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay Defends Annual Meet-the-People Tour Amid Opposition Criticism
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Service
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Service, has pushed back against growing…
President Barrow Urges Patience, Pledges Equal Development for Fulladu West
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow on Monday sought to reassure residents of Fulladu West that his administration remains committed to equitable development across the country,…
Central Bank Governor Defends D105 Million Purchase of Futurelec Property
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Buah Saidy, on Tuesday appeared before a National Assembly Special Select Committee to explain the…
UNDP, Gambian Security Authorities Launch Training to Advance Gender Equality
By Makutu Manneh
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Office of National Security (ONS), has launched a three-day training program aimed at promoting gender equality across…
Dr. Ceesay Criticizes Unite Movement, Accusing Leaders of Serving Family Interests
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, sharply criticized the recently launched…
Seyfo Modou Lamin Baldeh Reaffirms Political Commitment, Credits President Barrow for Appointment
Seyfo (Chief) Modou Lamin Baldeh of Lower Fulladu West
By Makutu Manneh
Seyfo (Chief) Modou Lamin Baldeh of Lower Fulladu West pledged on Monday to remain active in Gambian politics, emphasizing that his…
Gambian Activist Warns: More Women and Children Risking Lives on Perilous Migration Routes.
Ebrima Drammeh
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima Drammeh, a survivor of the perilous “backway” migration route and now an activist, has issued a stark warning about the increasing number of women, children, and even…
Mayor Bensouda Pledges Economic Reform Amid Rising Cost of Living
Talib Bensouda, Mayor KMC.
By Seedy Jobe
In a wide-ranging interview on West Coast Radio, Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of the Kanifing Municipal Council and a prominent member of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC)…
Advocate Sounds Alarm: Unchecked Sewage Poses ‘Critical Threat’ to Banjul’s…
By Seedy Jobe
The city of Banjul is confronting a growing public health and environmental emergency as its sewage system continues to fail, according to a recent letter sent to the city’s executive director. Experts…