Politics
Barrow Under Fire Over Secret Sale Of Jammeh’s Seized Assets
President Adama Barrow has broken his silence on the growing scandal over the secret sale of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh, but critics say his statement raises more questions than it answers. In a televised address Wednesday night, Barrow admitted that certain assets—including livestock, vehicles, and machinery—were sold[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia Navy Intercepts Migrant Boat Carrying Over 100 People
The Gambia Navy on Thursday, intercepted a wooden boat carrying 114 suspected illegal migrants during a routine patrol in Gambian waters. The vessel was stopped in the early hours by the Navy patrol ship HSB SEADOG and escorted to the Naval Base in Banjul. Onboard were 97 men, 17 women,[Read More…]
African News
Senegal To Probe Five Ex-Ministers Over Covid Fund Scandal
In a rare and politically charged move, Senegal’s National Assembly has voted to authorise the prosecution of five former government ministers accused of embezzling funds meant to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The ex-ministers—who all served under former President Macky Sall—will now face a special commission of the High Court of[Read More…]
Editorial
Sabally’s Alarming Threats Against Essa Faal & Mayor Lowe Must Not Be Ignored
Recent events surrounding the youth-led protests for transparency and accountability in the management of former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets have brought to light not only the passion of young Gambians but also the integrity of leaders willing to stand with them. Among those who rose in support were Mayor Rohey[Read More…]
Opinion
The Unvarnished Truth About President Adama Barrow
It all comes down to one individual, Mr. Adama Barrow, under whose presidency these events are unfolding, and he appears to lack the political will or moral principles to terminate the numerous investigations and commission of inquiries that have yielded no results, instead wasting taxpayer money. The Barrow hegemony administration’s[Read More…]
Sports
Adil Boulbina Shines As Algeria Crush Gambia To Reach CHAN 2025 Finals
Rising Algerian talent Adil Boulbina was the star of the show on Friday night as Algeria stormed into the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals with a dominant 3-0 win over Gambia in Annaba. The Desert Warriors sealed their qualification with a 3-0 aggregate score after a goalless draw in[Read More…]
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