An Open Letter to Prosecutor Martin Hackett
By Retired Lt. Colonel Samsudeen Sarr Mr. Martin Hackett, Permit me, at the outset, to extend to you a respectful welcome as you assume your responsibilities in The Gambia at…
WAES Supports GPU’s Outright Rejection of Gov’t Proposed Regulations
In a decisive move aimed at protecting Gambian journalists and the media fraternity against government control, the West Africa Editors Society (WAES) has, without delay, issued a statement backing the…
GP, EWC Say Stamp Seizure in Nyagen “ill-advised, unjustified”, potential violation of “law”
In a move geared toward protecting the integrity of supplementary voter registration ahead of the 2026 elections, the Gambia Participates together with Election Watch Committee (EWC), a civil society organization,…
Famous Gambian Journalist & Rights Defender in Police Custody Over Alleged Sexual Offence
One of Gambia’s best legal reporters, Kemeseng Sanneh, also known as Kexx, is currently being held at the Kairaba Police Station after allegations of sexual offence involving a 17-year-old minor…
Government’s Subsidy Fails to Halt Transport Fare Hike
Commercial transport operators have increased fares across most parts of the Gambia, sparking concern among commuters who are unaware of any official announcement by the Gambia Transport Union or the…
Justice Deferred, Security Betrayed: The Unanswered Questions of the PIU Killings
Two years after the tragic killing of two gallant officers of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) and the serious injury of another, the question of who truly committed the crime…
Rights Advocate Dr. Omar Malmo Vindicated
US-based Gambian rights advocate, Omar Sambou, popularly known as Malmo Junior, who stood firmly and consistently in defense of Ousainou Bojang and his sister Amie Bojang, has been vindicated following…
Prominent Gambian Lawmaker Elected to Executive Committee of Global Parliamentary Network
In a significant boost to The Gambia’s presence in the global stage, Deputy Majority Leader of the National Assembly, Hon. Abdoulie Ceesay, has been elected with three other lawmakers from…
OPINION: AN ATTEMPT ON PRESS CONTROL
By Dr. Ousman Gagigo, Economist Having reviewed the proposed bill on the regulation of media, here is my assessment. The bill reflects a disturbing pattern of the Adama Barrow government…
The Middle East in Flames And Three Weeks That Shook the World
By Samsudeen Sarr, Retired Lt. Col and Former Diplomat Three weeks into this devastating Middle East war, the bombs keep falling, missiles keep streaking across the sky, and yet, Iran…