General Cham’s visit to Senegal, which began on Tuesday, September 24th, highlights the strengthening ties between the Gambian and Senegalese armed forces. Since his arrival, the Chief of Defence Staff Major General Mamat O. Cham has held significant discussions with General Mbaye Cisse, the Chief of General Staff of the[Read More…]
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Speaker Jatta Demands Access To High-Quality Education
At the 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of African National and Regional Parliaments, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia, called on African legislative bodies to focus on securing the resources and policies necessary for improving access to quality education. Emphasizing the role of education in[Read More…]
Minister Bah Chastised Local Gov’t Councils For Their Lack Of Drive
Gambia’s Local Government Minister Hamat Bah recently criticised local government councils for their lack of initiative in generating revenue. Speaking during a National Assembly session, Bah highlighted that many councils engage more in political discussions than in delivering services to the people. He urged them to be more proactive, stating[Read More…]
Gambia’s Barrow Arrives New York, Joins Other Leaders For 79th UN General Assembly
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia arrived in New York on Monday evening to attend the 79th Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), which commenced on Tuesday, 24th September 2024. The opening remarks from global leaders emphasized the need for a more equitable world order, free[Read More…]
Gambia’s Youth And Sport Minister Addresses Summit Of The Future
Bakary Badjie, the Minister of Youth and Sport of Gambia, addressed the Summit of the Future, emphasizing the importance of this event as a unique opportunity for transformative change. He noted that the Summit provides a platform to commit to bold new solutions aimed at creating international mechanisms that are[Read More…]
Community In Shock After Young Man With A ‘Good, Kind Spirit’ Fatally Stabbed
Members of the Easton community have been left in shock after the fatal stabbing of a young man who many described as a ‘brother’ to them. Kunta Ceesay died after being attacked on Stapleton Road on Friday (September 20) and was known by many in the local community. The 25-year-old,[Read More…]
Former Gambia Chief Judge Demands Justice
Justice Joseph Wowo’s story highlights a long-standing legal and diplomatic conflict, rooted in alleged anti-Nigerian sentiment and a corrupt political system under former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. Wowo, a Nigerian judge who served as the Chief Justice of The Gambia for a brief period in 2013, maintains that his removal[Read More…]
Over 200 Nigerian Soldiers Deployed To Gambia, G/Bissau Demand Unpaid Bonuses
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters owes over 200 soldiers deployed to Guinea-Bissau and Gambia for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mission a significant amount of money – N9.2 million ($5,700) each in bonuses, some of the soldiers told SaharaReporters. The soldiers were deployed as part of the ECOWAS Stabilization[Read More…]
President Adama Barrow Visits Madinah
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia arrived in Madinah on Friday for a visit that included prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque. Upon his arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, he was welcomed by Prince Saud bin Khalid bin Faisal, the Deputy Governor of the Madinah Region, along with[Read More…]
Gambia Draws Senegal At Wafu U-20 Championship
The Young Scorpions of Gambia displayed a strong comeback against Senegal in the WAFU Zone A youth championship, securing a 2-2 draw against the reigning champions in Monrovia. Gambia, under Coach Lie Bojang, initially trailed but equalized and took the lead 2-1 before Senegal managed to level the score. Lamin[Read More…]
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