A female Gambian traffic officer who was pictured directing traffic during a heavy downpour of rain was today promoted to the rank of Sergeant by the country’s Inspector General of Police. Corporal Kaddy Jarju who is described as a dedicated officer, was directing heavy traffic when the heavens opened. Instead[Read More…]
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Biri Biri: Gambia’s Football Legend Dies
The death has been announced of Alhaji Momodou Njie, a former Gambian footballer and deputy major of Banjul City Council. Mr Njie passed away on Sunday at the age of 72 in neighbouring Senegal where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Born in Banjul in March 1948, Biri[Read More…]
Ex-Gambian Minister Reveals Positive Covid-19 Test
A former Gambian Attorney General and minister of Justice in the erstwhile regime of Yahya Jammeh has tested positive for coronavirus. Mama Fatima Singhateh revealed the positive test on Tuesday, making her the first Gambian to openly admit carrying the virus. She had recently returned to the Gambia from Liberia[Read More…]