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IEC Registers New Political Party

Brusubi · Brusubi

IEC Registers New Political Party

By: Kemo Kanyi The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Thursday announced the registration of a new political party called the Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD). The new party, having fulfilled all requirements was issued with its registration certificate by the country’s electoral body. “The Independent Electoral Commission wishes to inform the general public that after having met the requirements for registration as a political p…See the Story

IGP Called to Investigate Illegal Embezzlement of Public Funds

Banjul · Banjul

IGP Called to Investigate Illegal Embezzlement of Public Funds

By: Binta Jaiteh The National Audit Office (NAO) has urged the Inspector General of Police to investigate the illegal misappropriation of public funds at the Edward Francis Small University Hospital (EFST). This recommendation was revealed in the audited management letter covering the period from 1 January 2021 to 30 April 2024, which was presented to the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly.See the Story

Court Orders Gov’t Spokesperson, Security Officials To Appear In PIU Shooting Trial – The Standard Newspaper

Police Shooting · Banjul

Court Orders Gov’t Spokesperson, Security Officials To Appear In PIU Shooting Trial – The Standard Newspaper

By Bruce Asemota Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of High Court in Banjul yesterday ordered Government Spokesperson Ebrima G Sankareh, Deputy Inspector General of Police Momodou Sowe and National Security Adviser, Abubacarr (Abou) Sulayman Jeng to appear before the court to testify fully and truthfully on all matters within their knowledge pertaining to the shooting of two police officers at Sukuta Traffic Lights Junction in September 2023. Justice Jaiteh …See the Story

KZN High Court sets aside man's conviction, two life terms for murder

The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) High Court in Pietermaritzburg has set aside the May 2022 conviction and sentence of a man who was found guilty of murder and sentenced to two life terms in jail. In a judgement handed down on Thursday by judges Garth Harrison, Nompumelelo Radebe and Pieter Bezuidenhout, they said the appeal launched by Innocent Thabani Ngcobo against his May 2022 conviction and sentence is upheld. Harrison said Ngcobo’s conviction and …Pietermaritzburg · Pietermaritzburg See the Story

Access Bank takes over Standard Chartered in The Gambia

Standard Chartered’s 130-year history in The Gambia officially ended on June 13, 2025. Nigeria’s Access Bank has now taken full control of the global bank’s operations in the country. The deal was confirmed by Buah Saidy, Governor of The Central Bank of The Gambia, during a press briefing in Banjul. “The process was done very well, in a very prudent manner and in a transparent manner. The buyer is Access Bank Limited, they bought Standard Charte…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Gambia Rises to 8th in Africa-China Influence – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Nelson Manneh The Gambia has made a notable leap in China’s expanding footprint across Africa, ranking 8th among Sub-Saharan African countries in the China Index 2024, a global report measuring the reach of Beijing’s influence. This ranking reflects growing Chinese engagement in the West African nation’s diplomatic, media, and academic sectors. Released on June 11, 2025, during an online briefing with Gambian journalists, the China Index is c…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Justice Ministry Says Pa Modou Njie Drug Case Still Ongoing

By: Fatou Krubally The Attorney General’s Chambers and the Ministry of Justice have clarified that the criminal case involving former Chief Magistrate Pa Modou Njie is still ongoing and has been officially transferred to the Banjul High Court. In a statement signed by Solicitor General and Legal Secretary Hussein Thomasi, the ministry said on Wednesday that the case was filed with the High Court on May 28, 2025, a few days after it was dismissed…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Barrow Welcomes 2025 Mandela Fellows, Advocates for Stronger Ties with the United States

By: Haddy Touray President Adama Barrow on Wednesday received the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellows and officials from the United States Embassy at State House in Banjul, where he commended the US government for its continued commitment to Gambian youth leadership and development. The nine selected Gambian Fellows are set to travel to the United States to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF), a flagship initiative of the US Young…Adama Barrow · Banjul Read Article

Mastering Restraint: Turning To Prayers Amid Social Media Provocation – The Standard Newspaper

'Responsibilities of Ahmadis When Responding to Allegations & Abuse'Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Police Submit CCTV Footage in Airport Gold Case – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The civil suit over 19 kilograms of allegedly stolen gold at Banjul International Airport advanced on Tuesday as police submitted CCTV footage said to show how the gold disappeared. Assistant Superintendent of Police Omar Jabang, from the fraud investigations unit, presented the video at the Kanifing High Court as ordered by Justice G.A. Kwabeng. Businessmen Alagie Jabbi and Mustapha Jabbie, known as Jabbi Brothers, are…Gold · Banjul Read Article

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