President Barrow appeals for unity as he swears-in new Justice Minister
State House, Banjul, July 2, 2020
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has appealed for unity in preserving peace and stability of the country, as the new Attorney General and Minister of Justice takes oath of office today.
The…
Op-Ed: America’s Steadfast Support for Gambian Democracy
The sixteen months my wife and I have lived in The Gambia have shown us why this is known as “The Smiling Coast” – from Kartong to Fatoto we’ve experienced unrivaled hospitality, vibrant and diverse communities, learned about the rich…
State of Public Emergency Extends for Seven Days
State House, Banjul, 1st July 2020
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow in consultation with the Ministerial Sub-Committee on COVID-19 and based on the advice given by the Health Experts’ Committee of the Ministry of Health has…
‘President Barrow enthusiastic, committed to the Armed Forces’ – CDS
State House, Banjul, July 1, 2020
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Yakuba A. Drammeh has said that the Commander-in-Chief, President Adama Barrow is very much passionate and committed to the cause of The Gambia Armed…
I am Charged, Bailed and Released and to Report Tomorrow at 10am.
This afternoon I reported to the Kairaba Police Station after they ‘invited’ me that they wanted to ask me a few questions about an interview I gave on Saturday. When I arrived I went to the office of the Deputy Commissioner Pateh Bah.…
Outgoing UK diplomat ‘optimistic’ about Gambia’s future
State House, Banjul, June 30, 2020
The outgoing British High Commissioner to The Gambia H.E Sharon Wardle has said that she is optimistic about the future of The Gambia during a courtesy call on His Excellency, President Adama Barrow…
Japanese rice aid to support NDP priorities
State House, Banjul, 29th June 2020
The Office of the President informs the public that the Government of Japan has donated 115,956 bags of rice to The Gambia. The ship has docked at The Gambia Ports Authority.
The Office of the…
Foreign Minister bids farewell to out-going UK High Commissioner Wardle
On June 29th 2020,
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, held a meeting with the out-going High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to The Gambia, H.E. Sharon Wardle in his office in Banjul.
In his opening…
Confronting the silent and endemic crisis of harmful practices: Urgent, accelerated action needed to…
PRESS RELEASE
Banjul, 30 June 2020
At least 19 harmful practices, ranging from breast ironing to virginity testing, are considered human rights violations, according to the UNFPA report, which focuses on the three most prevalent…