Gambian Migrants in Turkish Prisons Cry Out for Government Intervention
By Sulayman Waan Several undocumented Gambian migrants detained in Turkish prisons have appealed to the Gambian government to urgently intervene over what they describe as harsh conditions, mistreatment, and neglect in detention facilities across Turkey. Speaking exclusively to this medium,…
Omar Amadou Jallow (OJ): A Prominent Politician and Peaceful Ideologue – In Memoriam, Three Years Later.
By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Three years have passed since Omar Amadou Jallow OJ returned to his Lord. Still, the silence he left behind echoes across the Gambian nation. His departure did not diminish him; it magnified him. Time has…
Police Clears GALA for Major First Anniversary Gathering at Westfield
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has officially granted a permit to Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) to hold its highly anticipated first anniversary commemoration in what is expected to be a major public gathering at Westfield on Friday. In a…
Madi Jobarteh Tears Into Government’s “163,000 Jobs” Claim, Demands Proof
By Pa Modou Cham Prominent Gambian human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has launched a blistering attack on the government over its controversial claim that it created 163,000 jobs by the first quarter of 2026, describing the figure as unbelievable, unsupported,…
Gambia Press Union Raises Alarm Over Rising Threats to Press Freedom at ACHPR Session
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has raised serious concerns over increasing threats to press freedom, media independence, and freedom of expression in The Gambia despite the country’s improved global press freedom ranking. Presenting a statement at the 87th Ordinary Session…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Barbados on a Precautionary Stand-by Arrangement
Bridgetown, Barbados – May 14, 2026: At the request of the Government of Barbados, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Michael Perks, visited Barbados during May 4-14 to conduct the 2026 Article IV Consultation and discuss the Barbadian…
Zambia’s Defence College Hosts Ghanaian Military Delegation for Strategic Academic Exchange
By Pa Modou Cham The Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) has hosted a high-level delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) as part of an academic and strategic study tour aimed at strengthening continental…
Seedy Njie’s anti-Mandinka sentiments should not be mistaken for pro-Fulani nationalism.
By Saikou Camara Seedy Njie deserves condemnation, and arguably disciplinary action, for statements and conduct that promote tribal discrimination and bigotry. By his own admission, he discriminated against people of Mandinka origin, accusing them of supporting the opposition and allegedly…
Barrow Receives Local Government Inquiry Report, Vows Stronger Accountability
President Adama Barrow has received the official report of the Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils and related matters, pledging to strengthen accountability and improve the management of public resources across local government institutions in The Gambia. The report…