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Former Attorney General Explains Use of Anti-Money Laundering Act to Freeze Jammeh’s Assets
Abubacarr M. Tambadou, Former Minister of Justice
By Fatou Sillah
The former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubacarr M. Tambadou, appeared on Monday before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee…
Government Defends Former Petroleum Minister Abdoulie Jobe, Says He Acted Within His Powers
Hon. Abdoulie Jobe
Photo Caption: Former Petroleum Minister Abdoulie Jobe
By Fatou Sillah
The Government of The Gambia has defended former Petroleum Minister Abdoulie Jobe, stating that he acted within his ministerial authority…
Mayor Bensouda Testifies Before Commission on Former CEO Martin-Sonko Saga
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
The Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, appeared on Monday before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry to provide testimony regarding the controversy…
Government Rejects Call to Place Gam Petroleum MD on Leave
Yerro Jallow, the Managing Director of Gam Petroleum
By Fatou Sillah
The government has rejected a recommendation from the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Public Accounts (FPAC) and Public Enterprises (PEC) to place Gam…
President Barrow’s Removal of Auditor General Ceesay To Be Challenged at Supreme Court
Auditor General, Modou Ceesay, with his lawyer, Lamin J. Darboe, at a news briefing
By Makutu Manneh
Auditor General Modou Ceesay is taking his removal from office to the Supreme Court, with his lawyer, Lamin J. Darboe, set to file a…
Auditor General Ceesay Says Ministerial Promotion Was a Government Pretext to Oust Him
Modou Ceesay, Auditor General
By Makutu Manneh
Auditor General Modou Ceesay has alleged that his recent promotion to Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment was a government tactic aimed at removing him from…
Two Senior UDP Officials Resign, Citing Divergence Over Party Direction
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Khadijatou Njie and Maimuna Gaye
By Mbakutu Manneh
Two senior officials of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have resigned from their positions and party membership, citing concerns over the…
UDP Leaders Downplay Impact of High-Profile Resignations
Sulayman Saho, National Assembly Member for Central Badibou
By Makutu Manneh
Senior officials of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have dismissed concerns that a string of high-profile resignations will weaken the party’s standing…
Former Justice Minister Tambadou Expected to Testify Before Lawmakers on Jammeh Asset Sales
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Ba Tambadou
By Staff Writer
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Ba Tambadou, is expected to testify today, Monday, September 15, 2025, before…
Chief of Staff Urges Bensouda to Join Ruling Party After Rift in Opposition
Mod K. Ceesay. Chief of Staff and Minister at the Presidency
By Fatou Sillah
Mod K. Ceesay, the chief of staff and a cabinet minister, publicly invited Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda to join President Adama Barrow’s National People’s…