Authorities Tour Flood Prone Areas
Ahead of Rainy Season
By Assan Bah
Ahead of this year’s rainy season, government officials led by the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural...
WILL THERE EVER BE POLITICAL PRISONERS IN THE GAMBIA AGAIN?
Anybody who is imprisoned for remarks against a state or a president becomes a political prisoner. A democratic state should not have political prisoners....
CRIMINALISATION OF SPEECH YET TO DISAPPEAR IN GAMBIA AND SENEGAL
Foroyaa has gathered that developments in criminal law regarding speech continue at different levels.
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, meeting at its...
Jah Oil Clarifies “Claim” of Cement Shortage In Gambia
By Mustapha Jallow
Mr. Momodou Hydara, the Managing Director of Jah Oil Company on Monday, June 3, 2024, strongly denied widespread claims that there is a shortage of cement in The...
Former President Sall’s stalwart Diakhate, Imam Ndao sentenced to 3 months
By Biran Gaye
The Court of Dakar has sentenced former ruling Alliance for the Republic’s staunch supporter, Bah Diakhate and Imam Ndao to three (3)...
Pres. Barrow, EU Ambassador discuss port expansion, schools electrification projects
By Amadou Manjang
President Adama Barrow and the European Union Ambassador to The Gambia Corrado Pampaloni have discussed projects they are collaboratively working on.
The projects...
ACHPR Report Highlights Challenges to Freedom of Expression in Africa
By: Kebba AF Touray
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has identified significant challenges confronting freedom of expression and access to information...
Climate Resilience Project Winds Up as Activities Continue
By Madiba Singhateh
The Climate Resilience and Coastal and Marine Zones Project, (GCCA+), held a stakeholder meeting with partners at a ceremony held on Friday...
ACHPR Concludes 79th Ordinary Public Session
By: Kebba AF Touray / Mariama Touray
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has concluded the 79th Session of the Commission held...
Only Survivor in Sukuta-Traffic Light Shooting Case Testifies before Justice Jaiteh
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Ansey Jawo, the only Police officer, who survived in the Sukuta-Traffic Light police shooting case, testified in court before Justice Ebrima...
WILL THE IPC INTERVENE?
The political and social media platforms are tilting towards gross violation of the code of conduct of the IPC and the letter and spirit...
A WRONG PRECEDENT IN SENEGAL:
THE DECRIMINALISATION OF SPEECH IS THE WAY FORWARD
The sentencing of Bah Diakhate and Imam Ndao to three months imprisonment for spreading of false news...
Nigerian Professors to support USET Faculty
By Sariba Manneh
Eleven senior academics from Nigeria have been deployed to the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in The Gambia for...
Inspiring Story of Adama Jarju, Founder of Yakarr Football Academy
By Yankuba Jallow
This is a story of a self-employed girl who founded a club in her community and now will be competing in the...
Aisha Fatty’s Criminal Trial in Senegal Adjourned Till Friday
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Criminal trial against Aisha Fatty at the high court in Senegal proceeded on Friday, 31st May and has been adjourned till...
Gambia’s Horizons Clinic Limited Secures $16.8 Million from Afreximbank to Construct...
Afreximbank Thursday announced that they approved $16.8 Million for Horizons Clinic, The Gambia
The facility will support the construction of Horizons Clinic, a 60-bed, international...
Gambian Delegation Returns from International Migration Conference
By Kebba AF Touray
Members of the Gambian delegation to the Pan African Parliament (PAP) have returned from the International Conference on Migration (ICM) held...
Government Makes U-Turn amid UDP’s Lawsuit against Governors
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
The Gambia Government has removed all Governors and Deputy Governors sued by some members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) challenging...
Court Frees Ya Kumba Jaiteh
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Justice Isatou Janneh Njie on Thursday freed Ya Kumba Jaiteh and Yusupha Jaiteh of the two (2) criminal charges pressed against...
American International University Graduates Over 200 Students
By Assan Bah
The American International University in West Africa (AIUWA), held its 8th convocation ceremony during the weekend with two-hundred and thirty-four (234) students...
