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Experts Call for Unified Approach to Combat Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases...

By Madiba Singhateh The Malaria Research Capacity Development Consortium (MARCAD) in West and Central Africa, in partnership with the Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia...

Ex-Finance Director Alleges Payment Irregularities and Political Targeting at BCC 

In his testimony before The Gambia’s Local Government Commission of Inquiry, Momodou Camara, the former Director of Finance at Banjul City Council (BCC), alleged...

Parliament Vows Transparency in Probe of Jammeh Asset Sales

By Kebba AF Touray The National Assembly of The Gambia has pledged a “fully transparent” and publicly accessible inquiry into the controversial sale of assets...

WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE?

The terms of reference of the National Assembly Committee of Inquiry on the sale and disposal of the forfeited assets of Ex President Jammeh...

THE BALL IS NOW IN THE COURT OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 

The story on impropriety, irregularities and shady deals in the sale of Ex President Jammeh's assets, published in The Republic by Mustapha Darboe, a...

Gambia Armed Forces Cultivates Rice to Boost Self-Sufficiency

By Makutu Manneh The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has embarked on an ambitious agricultural initiative, cultivating 42 hectares of rice in Jahally Pacharr, Central River...

Rongo Begins Presenting Fresh Evidence in Land Dispute Case

By Nelson Manneh Modou Lamin Jarju, popularly known as Rongo, on Thursday began presenting new evidence at the Banjul High Court in a case that...

SASASNET CALLS ON AU TO ADOPT MOMBASA DECLARATION                            

Stakeholders from 24 member countries representing governments, informal sector/artisans, workers and employers associations, social partners, TVET providers, youth organisations and international and regional development...

Gambian Activist Demands End to Military ‘Shoot-to-Kill’ Orders Amid Rights Concerns

A Gambian activist has issued a stark warning against the country’s emerging security doctrine after the Chief of Defence Staff confirmed that the Gambian...

“We Cannot Betray Our Country Anymore,” CDS Tells Soldiers

By Makutu Manneh The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, has urged Gambian soldiers to remain loyal to the nation and...

Gambia Tourism’s ‘Yokute’ Project Graduates 57 SMEs

By Mariama Marong The Gambia Tourism Diversification and Resilience Project (TDRGP) has recently graduated Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the tourism value chain to...

Minister Gomez Presents MoHERST Scholarships to UTG Class of 2024

By Ndey Sowe The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), Professor Pierre Gomez, on Friday, 16 May 2025, presented the Ministry’s Scholarship letter...

Minister Bah Says Gambia Will Never Return to Military Rule

By Kebba AF Touray Reporting from Brikama-Ba, CRR South The Minister for Local Government and Lands, party leader and secretary general of the National Reconciliation...

Uncertainty Over Accused’s Age Delays Judgment in Dampha Kunda Murder Trial

By Lamin Fatty A high-stakes murder trial in the Upper River Region was adjourned on Tuesday after the presiding judge expressed concern over the court’s...

INQUIRY INTO SALE OF JAMMEH’S PROPERTIES SHOULD BE COVERED BY ALL...

A coverage of the impending hearing on the sale and disposal of Ex-President Jammeh’s forfeited assets should be covered by all media houses to...

WILL THOSE WHO DID WRONG START TO OWN UP AND RETURN...

One of the most dramatic things that could happen is for individuals who have benefitted from the assets in question, in an unlawful manner, is to own up...

Halifa Sallah responds to Dr Janneh 

Part One Picture of Halifa Sallah Dear  Dr Janneh, I am thrilled by the technocratic conviction that motivated you to commence this inter -generational dialogue aptly coined...

“A Technocratic Response to Halifa Sallah: Legacy, Transition, and a Blueprint...

By Dr Lamin K. Janneh In response to Halifa Sallah’s public reply to my earlier letter, I offer this reflection not as a political figure...

Parliament Approves Committee to Investigate Jammeh’s Assets Amid Heated Debate

By Kebba AF Touray The National Assembly on Thursday approved the selection of a seven-member parliamentary special select committee tasked with investigating the assets of...

Finance Director Details Fallout Behind BCC Project Crisis After Removal

The former Finance Director of the Banjul City Council (BCC), Momodou Camara, has revealed the behind-the-scenes fallout that led to his removal from financial...