Essa Faal, Seedy SK. Njie Honored with African Distinguished Achiever Award
A distinguished Gambian international lawyer and politician, Essa Mbye Faal, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy SK. Njie have been honored with the prestigious African Distinguished Achiever Award…
Ebrima Nyang: “Why can’t they get 15,000 from the 30,000 registered”
In his open letter to Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Ebrima Nyang, Gambia Democratic Party’s Administrative Secretary has urged the leader of Unite Movement for Change (UMC) to convene an emergency…
EFSCRJ Director Intensities Calls for Fundamental Rethinking of Gambia’s Independence
The Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), Madi Jobarteh, has intensified calls for the rethinking of Gambia’s independence, urging for people-led national dialogue…
Independent Lawmaker Shifts Allegiance to President Barrow
In a surprising political shift, Independent National Assembly for Janjanbureh Constituency, Hon. Omar Jatto Jammeh changed allegiance to President Adama Barrow. In an interview with the Standard in 2022, Jammeh…
Immigration Officer Basirou L. Bojang Shines as Overall Best Border Patrol Officer
In a landmark passing-out ceremony of the first hundred trained officers of the newly-established Border Patrol Unit of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Assistant Immigration Control Officer, Basirou L. Bojang,…
President Barrow Grants Pardon to 56 Inmates
In a decisive move, His Excellency President Adama Barrow has granted pardon to 56 inmates of Mile Two State Central Prison, exercising his Prerogative of Mercy under Section 82 of…
Melville Roberts: “The public exposure seen in this case raises serious concerns”
Privacy, HIV Status, and the Limits of Public Interest in Senegal’s Recent ArrestsPRIVACY, HIV STATUS AND THE LIMITS OF PUBLIC INTEREST IN SENEGAL’S RECENT ARRESTS. The recent arrests in Senegal…
DLEAG Seizes Large Quantities of Cocaine, Cannabis Sativa, 49 Thousand Ecstasy Pills
The Law Enforcement Agency Gambia has announced a major breakthrough in its efforts to fight against illicit drugs. The authority says it has seized a large quantity of cocaine, cannabis…
EFSCRJ Calls for Immediate Suspension of Current National Dialogue, Proposes Independent, Non-Partisan One
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has proposed an independent National Dialogue Commission (NDC) to the Gambian government, calling for the restructuring and review of the current…
DAKAR: Eight Among Alleged Homosexuals Test Positive for HIV/AIDS
As investigations into the network of alleged homosexuals continue in Senegal, results of recent medical reports show an increase to eight from seven, according to Seneweb, a Senegalese online media…