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Barrow Pardons 105 Inmates to Mark Islamic Day of Ashura
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has granted a full and unconditional pardon to 105 convicted prisoners in The Gambia, in a gesture timed to coincide with Yawm al-Ashura, a solemn day of remembrance!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
18-Year-Old Ordered Held at Mile 2 Prison in Fajikunda Stabbing Death
Muhammed Sanneh -the accused.
An 18-year-old Fajikunda resident accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old man during a fight last week has been remanded at Mile 2 Central Prison after his case was transferred to the High Court's!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NDP Leader Kebba Madi Not Arrested, His Friend Detained
Kebba Madi Bojang, leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP),
By Makutu Manneh
National Democratic Party leader Kebba Madi Bojang has denied widespread reports that he had been arrested by police. However, he told Kerr!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Minister Says Government Is Following Legal Process to Shield Anti-Corruption Body From Political…
Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security
By Makutu Manneh
Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, said this week that the government was strictly adhering to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Agriculture Minister Says Cost-of-Living Crisis Reflects Global Trends, Not a Uniquely Gambian…
Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security
By Makutu Manneh
Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security and deputy national president of the ruling National People's Party,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Presidential Adviser Predicts Gambia Will Become a One-Party State After 2026 Election
Momodou Sabally, Presidential Adviser
By Makutu Manneh
Momodou Sabally, a special adviser to President Adama Barrow and the National Youth President for the ruling National People's Party, said this week that The Gambia would become!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ousainou Bojang Describes Months of Solitary Confinement After Arrest in Police Killings Case
Ousainou Bojang
By Seedy Jobe
Ousainou Bojang, who was acquitted by the High Court of charges connected to the killing of two police officers and the wounding of a third at the Sukuta Jabang traffic light, says he spent nearly three!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Hamat Bah Says Local Government Inquiry Report to Be Published Before End of August
Hamat N.K. Bah, Minister of Lands, Regional Governments, and Religious Affairs,
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Local Government, Lands, and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah has informed the National Assembly that the report of the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Trade Minister Rules Out Price Controls, Defends Gambia’s Free-Market Stance
Mod K. Ceesay, Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment
By Fatou Sillah
The government of The Gambia has no intention of imposing controls on food prices and will continue to let market forces set the cost of essential!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Kemo Ceesay alleges Kaba Bajo told him he would not endorse his candidacy because of his perceived…
Kemo Ceesay
By Seedy Jobe
One of the candidates running for president of the Gambia Football Federation says his association with the country's main opposition party derailed his bid for an endorsement from the federation's outgoing!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…