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Husband Who Attacked Wife With Machete Over Land Dispute Sentenced to Life
Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court
By Court Reporter
A High Court judge has sentenced a man to life in prison for attacking his wife with a cutlass during a nighttime assault that left her permanently unable to walk, in a case…
UDP Official Pledges to Operationalize Anti-Corruption Commission Within Two Months of Taking Office
Lamin Manneh, UDP Deputy Admin Secretary for External Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Manneh, Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs of the United Democratic Party, said this week that a UDP-led government would make The…
UDP Official Calls for 50% Reduction in Presidential Salary, Pointing to State Perks
Lamin Manneh, Deputy External Affairs Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin Manneh, the United Democratic Party's Assistant Senior Administrative Secretary for External Affairs, has called into question…
UDP Official Claims Party Outpaces Ruling NPP in Political Support
Lamin Manneh, Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs of the United Democratic Party
By Fatou Sillah
A senior official of the United Democratic Party said this week that the opposition party now commands a larger…
GALA Spokesperson Says Persistent Outages Reflect NAWEC’s Inability to Manage Energy Sector
Omar Saibou Camara
By Makutu Manneh
A spokesperson for Gambians Against Looted Assets said Sunday that the prolonged electricity crisis gripping the country amounts to evidence that the National Water and Electricity Company, known…
The Gambia Secures $250 Million Trade Financing Framework With ITFC
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia has signed a new $250 million strategic financing framework agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), aimed at boosting trade and accelerating economic growth over the…
President Barrow Says December Presidential Election To Be Unprecedented As Four Former VPs…
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has described the upcoming December 5 presidential election as unprecedented in The Gambia’s political history, citing the participation of four former vice presidents…
Yankuba Minteh Announces National Team Boycott Until Independence Stadium Is Completed
Yankuba Minteh, Gambian international and Brighton winger
By Seedy Jobe
Gambian international and Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh has announced that he will no longer represent the national team until the rehabilitation of the…
Barrow Pledges 30% Salary Increase for Workers if Re-Elected
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has pledged a 30 percent salary increase for workers if re-elected in the December 5, 2026, presidential election.
Speaking at a National People's Party (NPP) rally…
Information Minister Says Leaders Who Have Not Experienced Poverty Cannot Fully Understand Ordinary…
Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay
By Fatou Sillah
Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay has argued that political leaders who have never experienced poverty or financial hardship may struggle to fully understand the daily…