Politics
Gambia To Evacuate Its Citizens From Middle East
The Gambia is organising the evacuation of its citizens from the Middle East, particularly from Lebanon, due to the increasing conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. The Israeli military has been carrying out airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon, which has created dangerous conditions for foreign nationals, including Africans[Read More…]
Human Rights
UDP Condemns Arrests & Charges Against The Voice Reporter, Editor-In-Chief
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has joined the chorus of condemnation regarding the arrest and criminal charges filed against Musa Sheriff, proprietor of The Voice Newspaper, and journalist Momodou Justice Darboe. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP criticized the charges as unfounded and reminiscent of past authoritarian practices in[Read More…]
African News
Gambia Condemns Sudan For Attack On UAE Ambassador’s Residence
The Government of the Republic of The Gambia expresses deep shock and condemnation of the recent attack on the residence of the United Arab Emirates Ambassador in Khartoum, Sudan. This violent act, deemed cowardly and heinous, is in clear violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the[Read More…]
Editorial
Gambia: CDS Cham Needs To Stay Out Of Politics
The call for Gambia’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Mamat O Cham, to distance himself from politics reflects the long-standing principle of keeping military institutions apolitical in democratic governance. This principle is vital to maintain the integrity and professionalism of the armed forces, preventing any perception that the[Read More…]
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Opinion
Mayor Bensouda Condemns Arrest & Detention Of Journalists Over Jah Succession Article
I condemn in the strongest terms the arrest and detention of Momodou Justice Darboe, the Deputy Editor of The Voice Newspaper and Musa Sheriff Hydara, the paper’s Editor-In-Chief. More disappointing is the fact that they have reportedly been charged with False Publication and Broadcasting. It is evident from the publication[Read More…]
Sports
Gambia U-17 Team In Dakar For MRI Test
Gambia’s U-17 football team, also known as the Baby Scorpions, depart Banjul Monday, October 7, 2024, heading to Dakar, Senegal, for the mandatory MRI tests. These tests are a requirement ahead of the 2024 WAFU Zone A U-17 football tournament. Coach Yaya Manneh is taking a squad of 35 players[Read More…]
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