Politics
Lawyer Darboe’s Nationwide Tour Begins Thursday
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), is set to commence a nationwide tour beginning Thursday, November 28. This marks his first tour since the 2021 presidential election and is aimed at addressing pressing national issues. The tour will kick off in Jokadu, located in the North[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia’s Religious Minister Expects No 2025 Hajj Price Increase
Gambia’s Lands and Religious Affairs Minister, Hamat Bah has indicated that the government does not plan to increase Hajj pilgrimage fees for the upcoming year. Speaking to the National Assembly and the National Hajj Commission, he emphasised that there is “no justification” for a price increase, even though the final[Read More…]
African News
Senegal’s President Fights For Mandate In Parliamentary Race
With fireworks displays, packed rallies, and town-to-town caravans, Senegalese political parties are wooing voters in a parliamentary race that will decide the extent to which the new president will be able to implement his agenda. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been under pressure to make good on promises to crack down on[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…]
Opinion
Did President Barrow’s Computer Get Overheated?
In spite of all the praises being heaped on President Adama Barrow during the ongoing “Meet the People’s Tour”, the farmers are certainly quite disappointed with the decision by the government to maintain last year’s price for groundnuts, despite him promising them at the beginning of the tour that he[Read More…]
Sports
Gambia Calls Up Stars For TotalEnergies AFCON Qualification
Gambia’s head coach, Jonathan McKinstry, has unveiled a strong 24-man squad as the Scorpions prepare for their final push to qualify for the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations. McKinstry has assembled a mix of seasoned players, notably including experienced defender Omar Colley, creative midfielder Ablie Jallow, and dynamic forwards[Read More…]
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