Politics
Sabally Explains Why He Knelt Down For Christian Prayer
The act of the special presidential adviser Momodou Sabally, kneeling down for a Christian prayer was on Wednesday a subject of passionate online and offline debate, but Mr. Sabally said he did what he did out of courtesy. “Well I was among a government delegation that attended a Christian feast-cum-fundraiser.[Read More…]
Human Rights
SK Jaiteh Extends Humanitarian Assistance To Disaster Victims In LRR
Long-standing philanthropist Alhaji Salifu K. Jaiteh on Wednesday reinforced the disaster response capabilities of the Mansakonko Area Council by donating second-hand clothes to victims of recent fire and windstorm-induced disasters in the Lower River Region (LRR). The Chairman of Mansakonko Area Council, Landing B. Sanneh, described Jaiteh’s intervention as crucial[Read More…]
African News
Woodside Energy Files Arbitration Proceedings Against Senegal
Australia’s Woodside Energy (WDS.AX), opens new tab, which operates Senegal’s Sangomar oil and gas field, has filed a complaint with the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the West African country over taxes, a spokesperson for the company said on Monday. The complaint filed on May 30[Read More…]
Editorial
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay’s Misinformation Campaign Undermines His Office
Since his appointment as Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay has had no shortage of airtime — particularly on platforms like West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time with Peter Gomez. While public engagement from a government minister is welcome, what Gambians are getting from Dr. Ceesay isn’t[Read More…]
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Opinion
President Adama Barrow’s Presidency: A Failed Opportunity For Institutional Development
President Adama Barrow’s administration has increasingly come under scrutiny for what many view as a misplaced set of priorities. While the country grapples with widespread institutional decay, the government appears more focused on entrenching political power than addressing the pressing needs of the nation’s critical institutions. One of the most[Read More…]
Sports
Tragedy Strikes Senegalese Football As US Ouakam Captain Ndiaye Dies During Match
Senegalese football is reeling after the sudden and heartbreaking death of Fadiouf Ndiaye, captain of Union Sportive de Ouakam (USO), who collapsed during a league match on Saturday and later passed away. Ndiaye, 28, was playing in a home fixture against Oslo FA during the 24th matchday of the national[Read More…]
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