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Edward denies any knowledge of Koro Ceesay’s death
Edward Singhatey ends his testimony on Monday. He accepted involvement in the execution of 11 soldiers on November 11 but denied killing Ousman Koro Ceesay, former finance minister. Edward denied direct involvement in several alleged crimes…
Faraba Bantang: a cry of justice met with silence
Kerr Fatou revisits Faraba Bantang one year, six months after the deadly shootings by paramilitary officers that left 3 dead and over a dozen injured.
By Mustapha K Darboe
It is New Gambia, a term that suggests a new start for the small…
GDC condemns Alpha Conde’s third term bid attempt
The leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress has issued a press release denouncing the attempt of Guinean leader Alpha Conde to seek for third term in office.
Conde proposed to hold a referendum in the West African country which is…
Gambia to file case on genocide against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice
Gambia will be taking Myanmar to the International Court of Justice to face charges of genocide against its Rohingya minority, Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou announced at a conclave on Justice and Accountability for the Rohingya at…
President Barrow to visit Rusia next week
State House, Banjul, 18th October 2019 – The Public is hereby informed that the airport ceremonies that are usually held whenever the President travels, either on arrival or departure, will no longer take place.
Effective immediately,…
‘Jammeh was terrified by Sanna Sabally’
A onetime influential member of the military leadership that deposed country’s first leader Dawda Kairaba Jawara said former president Yahya Jammeh was scared of Sanna Sabally.
Sabally was described by some of his colleagues as erratic…
From 7 to 20%, GPA reportedly witness a surge in business activity
By State House
State House, Banjul, 17th October 2019 – In an unannounced visit to The Gambia Ports Authority on Thursday, October 17, 2019, President Barrow was informed that business activities at the Banjul seaport has grown from the…
Nov 11: Edward admits to witnessing execution of Barrow and Dot Faal
A onetime influential member of the military leadership that dethroned former president Dawda Kairaba Jawara has admitted participation in the execution of soldiers on November 11, 1994.
Edward Singhatey has told the Truth Commission on…
Flurry of diplomatic engagements at the Foreign Ministry
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Tuesday received in audience the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Ma Jianchun, in his…
Nov. 11: Jammeh ordered Sanna to execute any captured soldier—Edward
Edward Singhatey told the Truth Commission on Wednesday that former president Yahya Jammeh had ordered them not to take prisoners as they attacked the Yundum Barracks on November 11, 1994.
Former President Yahya Jammeh has ordered…