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36- year-old Gambian Entrepreneur Announces Formation Of Political Movement
Saikou Sawo
Saikou Sawo, Leader Of The Golden Era Party
By Makutu Manneh
Gambian entrepreneur and philanthropist Saikou Sawo has officially announced the formation of the Golden Era Party (GEP), a new!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
UDP Leader Ousainou Darboe Urges Gambians to Vote Against Corruption and Police Brutality
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Party Leader of UDP
By Makutu Manneh
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has called on Gambians to support his party in the upcoming elections, pledging to fight corruption and reform the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
APRC Leader Urges Unity With ‘No to Alliance’ Faction Ahead of 2026 Elections
Hon. Fabakary Tombong, Jatta, Speaker of the National Assembly
By Fatou Sillah
Fabakary Tombong Jatta, leader of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), has called for reconciliation and unity between!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Family of Omar Badjie Demands Justice and Transparent Investigation into His Death
Tumani Badjie
By Makutu Manneh
The family of the late Omar Badjie, who allegedly died following police beatings, has called for justice and a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Speaking on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ebrima John: “We Want This to Be the Last—Police Brutality Is Becoming Too Much”
Ebrima John
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima John, a youth leader speaking in the wake of the death of 27-year-old Omar Badjie, has called for an end to police brutality in The Gambia, insisting that those responsible for Omar’s death must!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Interior Minister Confirms Suspension of Officers Linked to Omar Badjie’s Death
Abdoulie Sanyang, Minister of Interior
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, has confirmed that all police officers implicated in the death of Omar Badjie have been suspended as authorities launch an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
DLEAG Arrests 40-Year-Old with Over 2,000 Ecstasy Pills in Kololi
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG)
By Makutu Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has arrested Musa Krubally, a 40-year-old Gambian national, after he was allegedly found in possession of 2,160!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mass Resignations Hit UDP As 20 West Coast Region Officials Step Down
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By Makutu Manneh
Twenty senior United Democratic Party (UDP) officials and members from the West Coast Region have collectively resigned from their positions and party membership, dealing a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Veteran Journalist Calls for Postmortem, Independent Probe Into Omar Badjie’s Death
Demba Jawo
By Fatou Sillah
Veteran journalist Demba Ali Jawo has called on the Gambia Police Force to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Omar Badjie, who reportedly died in Mandinary after an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Interior Ministry Pledges Transparency in Probe of Omar Badjie’s Death
Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, The Minister of Interior,
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Interior has assured the community of Mandinary that a coroner’s inquest will be promptly launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…