Politics
Bio’s Sudden Departure From Gambia Trip Raises Questions
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio’s official visit to The Gambia has ended abruptly, prompting speculation over the reasons behind his early departure. President Bio touched down at Banjul International Airport on Thursday at 2:00 p.m., where he was received by Gambian officials before heading to State House for talks[Read More…]
Human Rights
Jabang Anti-Crime Arrests Nigerian Man For ‘Attempting’ To Rape 8-Year-Old Girl
The Anti-Crime Unit in Jabang on Sunday arrested a Nigerian man for “attempting” to rape an 8-year-old girl in one of the neighbourhoods of the fast-growing settlement, reports reaching JollofNews intimated. Sources said the man lured the child and then inserted his fingers into her private part multiple times. “The[Read More…]
African News
Solutions Journalism Is A Movement, Not Just A Style – Nigeria Health Watch Expert
Safiya Shuaibu, Advocacy and Communication Expert at Nigeria Health Watch, has said Solutions Journalism goes beyond being a simple reporting style, describing it instead as “a movement that asks what is working and what can be learned from it.” Speaking during a training session for the Solutions Journalism West Africa[Read More…]
Editorial
Musa Barrow Is Not Above The Law & Anna Jarju Deserves Credit
When Musa Barrow arrived at Banjul International Airport recently and refused to pay customs duties on his imported goods, he didn’t just sidestep a tax. He sent a message that as a wealthy and celebrated footballer, he believes the rules do not apply to him. That message is dangerous. Barrow,[Read More…]
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Opinion
Dr Omar Janneh: Judiciary Reform Alone Cannot Fix Land Disputes
The origins of land ownership may be debated, but in The Gambia today, the consequences of lack of appropriate safeguards are clear: our land is in crisis. Our land is crying beneath our feet. Therefore, if we are to build a just and prosperous Gambia, we must begin with the[Read More…]
Sports
Galloya Wins Seedy Njie Cup, New Sports Centre Opens In Makumbaya
Galloya FC emerged champions of the Hon. Seedy Njie League Cup on Saturday, edging out Jamano FC of Makumbaya in a final that brought together football fans from eleven West Coast Region communities. Galloya received D40,000 and a trophy, while Jamano settled for D30,000 as runners-up. The final also served[Read More…]
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