GRTS Journalist Resigns, Cites Political Pressure and Forced Redeployment
By CTV Africa A journalist with the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), Omar P. Jallow, has resigned from his position, alleging that his recent redeployment from the Office of the Vice President was politically motivated and influenced by events…
Mali Defence Minister Reportedly Killed in Coordinated Attacks
Reports emerging from Mali indicate that the country’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has allegedly been killed following a series of coordinated attacks on military installations across the country. According to sources cited by Al Jazeera, the attacks targeted key military…
Curfew Imposed in Bamako Following Security Concerns
Authorities in Bamako have announced a 72-hour curfew across the district amid rising security concerns and the need to maintain public order. The decision, issued by the Governor of the District of Bamako, Abdoulaye Coulibaly, takes immediate effect from April…
IEC Warning Sparks Tension as United Movement for Change Pushes Ahead with Congress Plans
Tensions are rising in The Gambia’s political landscape after the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issued a warning to movements intending to hold congresses or nominate candidates without full legal status. The development comes in the wake of plans by the…
Macky Sall Eyes UN Role Amid Lack of Backing from Senegal and AU
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is reportedly pursuing a high-level position within the United Nations, despite not having the official endorsement of his home country, Senegal, or the African Union. Sources indicate that Sall has been lobbying for the role…
NGO Forum on Water and Sanitation to Precede African Commission Session in Gambia
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has announced that it will host the Forum of NGOs ahead of the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights from May 7 to 9,…
Renewed Xenophobic Attacks Raise Alarm in South Africa
A growing wave of violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa has sparked concern across the region, with reports indicating that migrants are increasingly facing intimidation, harassment, and physical attacks in recent days. According to recent reports, xenophobic incidents have…
UTG Hosts UN Chinese Language Day as Ambassador Liu Awards Scholarships
The University of The Gambia on April 20 hosted a vibrant celebration of United Nations Chinese Language Day, marked by the presentation of scholarships to outstanding students by Chinese Ambassador Liu Jin. The event brought together key stakeholders in education…
Masseck Sarr Arrested in Saint-Louis Over Alleged Insults to Mouride Founder
Senegalese authorities have taken Masseck Sarr into custody in Saint-Louis following a car accident, in a case that has escalated into serious allegations involving religious insult and threats. Sarr is accused of making offensive remarks targeting Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, the…