The reports that The Gambia’s ranking in this year’s World Press Freedom Index has slumped from 5th to 11th position in Africa, is definitely not a big surprise to many people, considering certain negative comments and actions taken by the government against the media. We can recall that in September[Read More…]
Tag: President Adama Barrow
The Food Theft Scandal At State House – Whither Security?
The recent revelations of theft of food stocks from the State House by two officers of the Senegalese military contingent in The Gambia was certainly a big embarrassment to President Adama Barrow and his government. This is no doubt the reason why the news was so controlled that hardly anyone[Read More…]
Imam Jaiteh Advises Imams To Be Mindful In Receiving Gifts From President Barrow
The Imam of Njaba Kunda mosque in the North Bank Region of The Gambia has issued a clarion call to fellow Imams, advising them to exercise caution whenever they get offers of material or cash support from President Adama Barrow. It would be recalled that Islamic clerics, led by former[Read More…]