On December 4th 2021, Gambians went to the polls to elect the President of the 4th Republic of The Gambia. A total of six out of 26 Independent Candidates and Political Parties were formally certified as qualified to compete in the said elections On the 5th December the Independent Electoral[Read More…]
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As COVID-19 Cases Nosedive, Gambia Vaccination Drive Gets Boosted
Gambia’s vaccination push received a major boost Thursday as the American government donated 100,620 Pfizer vaccines to support the authorities’ efforts to combat the Coronavirus pandemic. Speaking at the handing over ceremony held at Banjul International Airport tarmac, the Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, expressed delight at receiving[Read More…]
Germany Charges Ex-Ruler’s Hitman With War Crimes
Germany’s federal prosecutor said on Thursday he had filed charges against a member of former President Yahya Jammeh’s hit squad suspected of participating in crimes against humanity, including the killing of veteran journalist, Deyda Hydara, as a driver. The Federal Public Prosecutor (GBA) identified the suspect as Bai L., in[Read More…]