Amadou Sanneh, former Finance Minister of Gambia and treasurer of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has urged the National Assembly to investigate road construction contracts allegedly awarded to sympathizers of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP). Speaking at a gathering in Tuba Sanchaba, where some NPP supporters reportedly defected[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Foreign Minister Tangara Loses Commonwealth Top Job
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s seasoned foreign minister, has clinched the role of Commonwealth Secretary General, making history as the first African to hold this position since Nigeria’s Chief Emeka Anyaoku stepped down in 2000. The 61-year-old diplomat prevailed over Mamadou Tangara of Gambia and Joshua Setipa of Lesotho during the[Read More…]
Gambian Home Matches Resume After CAF Stadium Ban
The Gambia will return to playing their home matches at the Independence Stadium in Bakau after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) lifted its two-year ban on the venue. This comes ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Comoros on November 15, 2024. The stadium had[Read More…]
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