Paralysis of the Ministries
By Yankuba Jallow
The day for end term of presidency for the incumbent is drawing near as the clock is ticking and some of his...
Why is Jammeh Still Insisting? asks Abbas Bangura
By Nelson Manneh
Abbas Bangura, a native of Tabakoto, on 16 January, 2017 walked into Foroyaa’s office to raise his concern on the rejection of...
What Has Been Happening Since December 9
By Yankuba Jallow
For the first time in the history of The Gambia a change of government through the ballot box happened on December 1,...
The Gambia: Time to respect the will of Gambians
Global civil society alliance CIVICUS urges Gambian President Yahya Jammeh to respect constitutional norms and the will of the Gambian people. As the 19...
Banjul streets are very empty and quiet
By MUHAMMED S. BAH
Banjul 19 January 2017 – Banjul the capital city of The Gambia as at now is very quiet with no movement...
Incumbent President Jammeh Declares A State of Public Emergency
By Suwaibou Touray
Gambia’s president Jammeh has said he has decided to declare a state of public emergency throughout the length and breadth of the...
Capt. Bubacarr Bah Arrested By Republican Guards
By Mustapha Jallow
Captain Bubacarr Bah, alias ‘Vandam’, who is the second in command at the Republican Guard Battalion and an explosive expert, was arrested...
Capt. Demba Baldeh Arrested
By Aja Musu Bah Daffeh
Captain Demba Baldeh of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) was arrested at his home in Farato village by three soldiers...
WANEP Says President Jammeh Should Step Down
The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding has called on President Jammeh in a letter to respect the verdict of the people by stepping down...
Where do you stand in addressing Gambia’s political impasse?
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Where do you stand in addressing Gambia’s political impasse?
On the 18 of January President Jammeh’s term of office will come to...
OFFICE OF PRESIDENT–ELECT ISSUES STATEMENT
Amie Sanneh and Abdoulai G. Dibba
In a Press Conference held at Karaba Beach Hotel on Monday 16 January 2017, the spokesperson of the coalition...
Chief-Justice recuses himself from case to stop Barrow’s inauguration
By Mamadou Dem & Rohey Jadama
Emmanuel O. Fagbenle, the Chief-Justice of The Gambia, on Monday 16thJanuary, 2017 recused himself from hearing the injunction...
LT. COL. MAI TOURAY PICKED BY MEN IN BLACK SUITS
By Mustapha Jallow
Lieutenant Colonel Mai Touray, a resident of Faji-Kunda, was picked up by a group of men in black suits and taken away...
LT. COL. SEEDY JOOF ABDUCTED BY SOLDIERS
By Mustapha Jallow
Lieutenant Colonel Seedy Joof of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), who is residng in Lamin village, was reported to have been picked...
Benjamin Roberts appointed as Finance, Economic Affairs Minister
With two days left to the expiry of his five year term on 18 January 2017, it was announced on GRTS television’s 10pm news...
Political Impasse Forces Suspension of Football Leagues
By Sulayman Bah
Football House headquarters
Leagues in the country will cease going ahead owing to the current political standoff.
Football House issued a dispatch announcing immediate...
Women to organize ‘peace tent’
The Senegal-Gambia-Guinea Bissau Women’s Forum in collaboration with the Gender Action Team (GAT) will organize a ‘Peace Tent’ tomorrow Wednesday, 18th January, 2017 at...
THOUSANDS OF GAMBIANS FLEEING THE COUNTRY
By Aja Musu Bah Daffeh
On Friday 13th January, 2017 the Banjul ferry terminal was congested with people including women and children fleeing the country to...
National Assembly commends ECOWAS’ Peace Efforts
By Suwaibou Touray & MUHAMMED S BAH
In an extraordinary session of the Gambia National Assembly yesterday afternoon January 16th 2017, the Gambia National Assembly...
MORE PEOPLE FLEEING THE GAMBIA
By Yankuba Jallow
Car parks in the Kanifing Municipality are witnessing teeming crowds of passengers on a daily basis as Gambians and non-Gambians alike are...
