The Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils has peeled back a troubling layer of The Gambia’s democratic fabric. From inflated procurement deals to mismanaged funds, the revelations—particularly those involving the Banjul City Council under Mayoress Rohey Malick Lowe—demand public reckoning. And yet, the political response from the United Democratic[Read More…]
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Ex-Newspaper Editor Roasts Footballer Musa Barrow
A former Gambian newspaper editor has condemned footballer Musa Barrow’s refusal to pay customs duty at the Banjul International Airport. Alagi Yorro Jallow, managing editor of the now defunct newspaper, The Independent, said the footballer’s behaviour was not just a personal lapse but a public insult to every Gambian who[Read More…]
Airport Investigators Debunk Musa Barrow’s Harassment Claims
Gambia’s international footballer, Musa Barrow has lied about his alleged harassment at Banjul International Airport, an investigation has found. Barrow, 26, who plays for Saudi Pro League club, Al-Taawoun, last week refused to pay Customs duty on goods in his suitcases before exiting the airport. The footballer had justified his[Read More…]