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Gambia, India Devoted to Strengthen Relations

By: Kebba AF Touray Visiting Indian president and his Gambian counterpart have resolved to strengthen the bilateral relationship that exists between their two states. This...

Chased by Inter Milan & Tottenham but ‘Married’ to Injuries –Story...

By Sulayman Bah Epitome of class being permanent and style being temporary, he emerged at a time the nation longed for a striker –one that...

‘Press Freedom Key Component of Democratic Governance’ Public Affairs Officer US...

By Ndey Sowe Kathryn Edwards, Public Affairs Officer of US Embassy in Banjul has on Wednesday 31st July 2019; said press freedom is a key...

Indian President Addresses Gambia’s National Assembly

By Kebba AF Touray Shir Ram Nath Kovind, the President of the Republic of India has on Wednesday, addressed the National Assembly of The Gambia...

‘ARTICLE 19’, GFD Holds National Stakeholders Disability Rights Bill

By Kebba Secka ‘Article 19’, a Non-governmental Organization (NGO) whose mandate is to defend freedom of expression and access to information, in collaboration with the Gambia...

Police, NIA Investigate Case of Detained Soldiers

By Mustapha Jallow The Police and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) have joined the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) to investigate the case of detained soldiers....

‘Activista’ Calls For Unfettered Access To Permit When Demanded By Protesters

‘Activista’, a global youth network in the Gambia, has called for unfettered access to permits from the office of the Inspector General of Police...

‘Tobaski’ Ram Sale Marred By Scarcity, Exorbitant Prices

By Awa B. Bah The feast of Eid Ul Adha commonly known as ‘Tobaski’ is celebrated every year by the Muslim faithful. However this year’s...

Rosewood Still Exported Despite Ban

By Madiba Singhateh Rosewood is still being exported from the country despite a ban on cutting down this tree and trading in its products. Rosewood is...

Supreme Court Says ‘Nyorronjo’ Land Belongs to Banni not Bajonkoto

By Yankuba Jallow The Supreme Court has on Tuesday held that Bajonkoto village has failed to prove that they own the land in dispute between...

ECOMIG is a stabilising force in The Gambia – Foreign...

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia on Monday July 29, 2019 said Ecomig...

What Is The Fate Of The Koina 22?

QUESTION OF THE DAY Foroyaa was concerned that the Koina 22 would be left incarcerated at the remand wing of Janjangbureh Prisons while the judges...

Supreme Court Ruling On Amadou Sanneh’s Case

IN THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF THE GAMBIA IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE GAMBIA  SC CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.007/2015  BETWEEN AMADOU SANNEH        …..   APPELLANT  AND  THE STATE    ……         RESPONDENT CORAM: Hon...

“UDP Code of Conduct not for Public Consumption” Says Spokesperson

By Makutu Manneh Almamy Fanding Taal, the UDP Public Relations Officer has told Foroyaa that their code of conduct is not for public consumption. “We have...

High Court Discharges 5, Grants Bail to 17 in Koina Caste...

By Nelson Manneh Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court has on Monday, 30th July 2019 granted bail to 17 defendants and discharged 5 in the...

Police, Army Withdraw Troops from Serrekunda Market

By Mustapha Jallow Police and army detachments at the Serrekunda Market have been withdrawn and business continuous as usual. The detachments of these security personnel came...

Is this happening in the US? Unbelievable!

QUESTION OF THE DAY The issue of national and social origin should not feature in any country in the world as a stigma in the...

National Assembly Reduces Tax on Alcoholic Beverages

By Awa B. Bah The tax on alcoholic beverages has been reduced by the National Assembly (NA) on Monday, 29th July 2019 during an extra-ordinary...

Sacked KMC Workers Complain Of Unfair Treatment

By Kebba Secka Four former laborers of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) on Monday 22nd July 2019, walked into the ‘Foroyaa’ office alleging unfair sacking...

Business In Brikama Returns To Normal

By Louise Jobe Day to day business and other activities in Brikama has started returning to normal after the recent massive protest by ‘#OccupyBrikamaAreaCouncil’ movement last...