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The proposed plan to bulldoze Monkey Park, the only natural habitat for different animal species along Gambia’s coastline has been cancelled, the environment minister has confirmed to Kerr Fatou. “The decision has been reconsidered… The…

Gambia government has embraced a global advisory mission backed by the European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe for the establishment of legislative measures needed for the investigation of cyber-related crimes. The desire for legal…

A mayoral candidate for the Kanifing Muncipal Council, Assan Martin, has joined an independent candidate Papa Njie, the two candidates have confirmed on Thursday. “We are glad to announce that mayoral candidate Lawyer Assan Martin has…

The Gambian army is expecting to receive some logistical support from the Turkish government later this year, country’s army chief General Masanneh Kinteh has said. Turkey and Gambia has a longstanding cooperation in the area of security…

It has been almost a year and a half since West Africa’s press freedom predator icon, Yahya Jammeh, has been toppled, but his successor Adama Barrow is yet to find the need to discard his toolbox. The repressive laws the autocratic ruler…

The sister of a Briton stabbed to death in The Gambia fears his killer could walk free amid a court "shambles" that has seen the case adjourned 44 times, BBC reported. Jack Kenley was knifed by a burglar at his Kotu home in August 2015. His…

The leader of the Gambia Workers Union, Ebrima Garba Cham, has on Tuesday criticized the ‘unforgivable’ working conditions of worker in the country and the low wages they earn. Cham, who was addressing a crowd of workers and employers…

Jallow spoke to the General Assembly Thursday, outlining the country’s inspirations, which include a renewed commitment to the sanctity of human life and bolstering democracy. “After Gambia has gone through terrible 22 years of the worst…

The Gambian leader is going on an annual leave at his native village in Jimara on May 2, the office of the president has said in a statement issued on Monday. Adama Barrow will spend his annual leave at his home…

Mustapha K Darboe Gambia’s president Adama Barrow has inherited a number of things from his predecessor, an old school autocratic ruler Yahya Jammeh, among which, it appears, is his show of indifference to environmental protection,…