Momodou Sabally of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has vowed to fight on after being dealt a legal blow. “For me, this is just a test match. The real tournament is yet to start,” he told reporters shortly after the High Court dismissed his case for lack of merit.[Read More…]
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Political Parties, Independents Renew Commitment To Peaceful Elections
A two-day symbolic signature of the Code of Conduct for National Assembly candidates ended Wednesday with a renewed commitment to ensuring a peaceful April 9 contest. “80% of the candidates have signed the Code of Conduct,” Mohamed Ibn Chambas said during an interaction with participants, which was held at Sir[Read More…]
Senegalese Teenager Arrested In Gambia For Drug Trafficking
Authorities in the Gambia have detained a 17-year-old Senegalese lad with ten big bundles of suspected cannabis. Abdoulie Joof of Jurubel, Senegal, was arrested in the early hours of Friday at Kalaji Checkpoint. Police said he was travelling from Jarra Soma to the Kombos in a commercial vehicle BJL 6195[Read More…]