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State Files 17-Ground Appeal Against Acquittal of Ousainou and Amie Bojang
Amie and Ousainou Bojang
The State has lodged a seventeen-ground Amended Notice of Appeal challenging the acquittal and discharge of Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang by the High Court. The appeal is set to proceed, subject to the…
Essa Bokarr Sey Commends Former CDS for Resigning Amid Corruption Allegations
By Fatou Sillah
Former diplomat and presidential aspirant Essa Bokarr Sey has commended former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, for stepping down following corruption allegations, describing the move…
GDC Leader Kandeh Pledges Anti-Corruption Drive and Equitable Resource Distribution if Elected
Mama Kandeh, Party Leader of GDC
By Makutu Manneh
Mamma Kandeh, leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has pledged to implement a robust anti-corruption agenda and ensure the fair distribution of national resources should…
Agriculture Minister Sabally Tells Foni Residents Only Government Can Deliver Infrastructure
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Makutu Manneh
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security, Demba Sabally, has told residents of Foni Bondali that the provision of key infrastructure such as electricity and…
NAWEC Restores Key Generators, Advances 50MW Solar Project as Power Outages Persist
Buba Badjie, NAWEC Public Relations Officer
By Seedy Jobe
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has announced that two of its major generators are back in operation, offering some relief to the national grid, although…
Two Convicted of Armed Robbery, Conspiracy; High Court Imposes 10-Year Sentence
Hon. Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh
By Staff Reporter
The High Court, presided over by Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, has convicted two young men, Lamin Sandeng and Ebrima Jallow, on charges of armed robbery and conspiracy to commit a felony,…
Court of Appeal Adjourns State’s Motion in Bojang Acquittal Case for Definite Hearing
Ousainou and Amie Bojang
The Court of Appeal has adjourned the State’s motion seeking leave to appeal the acquittal of Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang, following confirmation by defence counsel that the application had been duly…
UGF Leader Calls for Accountability and “New Direction” Ahead of 2026 Presidential Elections
Bakary K. Badjie
By Seedy Jobe
The United Gambian Front (UGF) has urged citizens to prepare for the 2026 presidential elections, citing ongoing economic challenges and governance concerns. The party’s leader, Hon. Bakary K.…
GID Flags 126 Questionable Applications During Biometric Passport Exercise in Spain
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has identified 126 biometric passport applications in Spain with irregularities following the deployment of its Mobile Biometric Passport Team to Spain and Italy.
In a…
GDC Leader Kandeh Accuses NPP of Registering 3,343 Foreigners, Urges IEC Probe
Hon. Mama Kandeh, Party Leader and Secretary General of the GDC
By Makutu Manneh
Mama Kandeh, leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), has accused the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) of facilitating the registration of…