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02/01/2024

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL ON A FACT FINDING MISSION IN FONI
The National Security Council (NSC) on Monday 1 January 2024 was in the Fonis on a fact finding mission. It could be recalled that the Senegalese Armed Forces clashed with elements of the Movement of Democratic Forces of Cassamance (MFDC) sometime in 2021 and 2023 along our Southern border with the Republic of Senegal. The spillover effect of the conflict had affected Gambians living in the border villages of Jiffanga, Kusamai, Siwol, Tamba K***a, Jillanfari, Karunorr, Balenh, Gikesh, Kantimba and Kappa.

The intermittent fighting, according to reports, caused disruption of economic activities such as farming due to heavy bombardment and exchange of fire, including mortar shells and other projectiles. It was also reported that, these shells, which sometimes land on the Gambian side of the border do not explode on impact. The fighting had eventually led to an influx and displacement of refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as well as closure of schools. It had left a lot of Gambians in the area traumatized and in fear causing villagers to evacuate the most vulnerable ones, such as the elderly, women and children to safer zones.

It is against this backdrop that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Adama Barrow dispatched members of the NSC to visit the affected communities in Foni. The aim of the visit was to commiserate with them as well as gather firsthand information on the situation in these Villages. The delegation comprised of the Honourable Ministers of Defence and the Interior, the National Security Adviser, the Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces, the Inspector General of Police, the Deputy Director General of State Intelligence Services, NAMs and Chiefs of Foni, the Director General of the National Disaster Management Agency and other stakeholders. Details of the engagements by the delegation will be provided in subsequent releases.

23/12/2023

EX NIA OFFICER STABBED BY FELLOW INMATE
SOME TOP OFFICIAL INCLUDING YANKUBA TOURAY, YANKUBA BADJIE AND PS BANJA RELOCATED

There has been a stabbing incident at Mile 2 Prisons leading to the relocation of some high-profile inmates on Monday.
A source told The Standard that one of the imprisoned ex-NIA officers, a Mr Jeng, was stabbed by a fellow inmate whose identity is not immediately revealed. It is not also known how serious Mr Jeng’s injuries are.
However, said our source, the incident has led to the relocation to another cell of several high-profile inmates. These include former APRC junta member Yankuba Touray, his namesake Yankuba Badjie, former head of the NIA and PS Dr Bamba Banja.

The Standard contacted the PRO of prisons, Inspector Luke Jatta, who confirmed the incident but said he cannot give more details as the matter is being investigated

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22/12/2023

Good morning, Gambia!

President Adama Barrow wants to disintegrate the UDP executive as he prepares himself and his party for 2026, according to a reliable source.

UDP's spokesperson Almami Fanding Taal is likely to crosscarpet. Some NPP bigwigs are currently busy negotiating his "transfer".

While all these are happening:

~ Hundreds of young Gambians have died or gone missing while attempting to enter Europe via the “back way”.

~ Rampant corruption is creating huge losses for the country.

~ Thousands of school children are sitting on the floor to learn.

~ Dozens of villages in the provinces still lack access to clean drinking water.

~ House rents are rising at the fastest rate in Gambian history.

~ Food prices are rising rapidly.

~ Farmers are struggling to make ends meet.

~ College and university students are struggling to pay their tuition fees.

~ Electricity has become unaffordable.

Let's not allow the selfish and self-centered NPP and UDP politicians to divert our attention from real issues affecting the country.

Jumma Mubarak!
By What’s On Gambia 🇬🇲

22/12/2023

NPP HAS PROMOTED MOMODOU SABALLY FROM BABALA COMMANDO TO BARROWLA GENERALO

14/12/2023

On December 14, the judge of the Dakar district court ruled in favor of Ousmane Sonko and overturned his removal from the electoral lists.

This decision has important implications for Sonko's candidacy in the upcoming February 2024 presidential election. Previously, a judgment in October had reinstated Sonko's candidacy by annulling his removal from the electoral lists following a two-year prison sentence in a morals case. However, this decision was overturned by the Supreme Court on November 17.

Sonko's recent legal victory allows him to continue his political campaign and participate in the upcoming election. Source:

12/12/2023

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06/12/2023

Flash Report:
POLICE ARREST TWENTY-FOUR BRIKAMA AREA COUNCILORS

Earlier this morning in Brikama, Dec. 6, Police have arrested several Brikama Area Councillors, while others voluntarily presented themselves at the police station in Brikama. The arrests ensued following a council resolution pertaining to the CEO and the Director of Finance of the council.

Preliminary investigation suggests that all councilors arrested unanimously agreed to stop the CEO from using his official vehicle. Additionally, One of the Councilors seized the key and deflated the vehicle assigned to the CEO.

The investigation so far indicates offenses: “Conspiracy to commit a felony”, and “Malicious Injury to property”.

Further updates on this case will be provided as investigation continues.

06/12/2023

Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko faces a crucial court decision on December 12 regarding his candidacy for the 2024 presidential elections.

The Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling that had allowed him to run after being removed from the electoral roll due to a conviction in a vice scandal.

Sonko claims these legal challenges are orchestrated to prevent his presidential bid, while authorities deny manipulating the justice system.

If the court upholds his disbarment, Sonko will be ineligible for the 2024 elections, intensifying a longstanding legal battle with the state.

06/12/2023

Sierra Leone recently arrested Amadu Koita, a key organizer of a failed coup on November 26, along with two alleged accomplices.

Koita, a former military officer and ex-president's bodyguard, criticized the current government on social media. The coup attempt involved attacks on military and police facilities, resulting in 21 deaths.

These events add to a trend of coup attempts in West Africa since 2020, seen in countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea. Guinea-Bissau also faced reported unrest, highlighting regional instability.

06/12/2023

On Saturday, President Adama Barrow went on a monitoring visit to several development projects to enhance access to electricity, provision of modern health care services and training of the youthful population in need of skills in engineering and technology.

With a clear NDP dubbed "Yiriwa Programme", the future of The Gambia is brighter. The journey is faster with an extra 23 megawatts of Solar-generated energy from the Jamburr Plant, the construction of a 1500-bed National Emergency Treatment Centre at Farato and the USET Campus in motion.

In short, by building a brighter social and environmentally friendly nation for economic development, with a modern health decentralised facility and skilled citizens, the country's advancement would be at another level.

At a Joint meeting held at Brikama,
President Barrow listed several areas of the NDP "Yiriwa" Programme. They are providing Universal Access to Electricity between 2023- 2027, having a New Port, expanding the current one and creating dry ports in the provinces to revitalise River Transportation. The port project is possible with the Compact grant the MCC awarded to The Gambia during the progress made in nurturing democracy in the country.

Other vital areas of the NDP "Yiriwa" Programme include communities' Access to clean drinking water, rolling out governance and Digital economy, which promotes non-cash financial transactions, including the digitalisation of public transportation fares.

The Yiriwa Programme will also drastically promote Agricultural rice production and cut. importation

To expand facilities for the tourism sector, the Yiriwa Programme includes the expansion of the airport and the building of new hotels.

Addressing developments in Brikama, President Barrow assured the audience that the community elders had identified a location for the government to construct a new hospital. He thanked them for the gesture.

In relation to the clearing of the street with illegal squatters, Presiden

06/12/2023

To help fill the gaps in health care services resulting from the earthquake, World Health Organization (WHO) set up a temporary primary health center in Barekot Rural Municipality, Jajarkot. Yesterday, Dr Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, WHO Representative to Nepal, handed over the facility and other essential medical supplies to the Provincial Health Directorate in Karnali. Last month's earthquake caused damages to over 70 health facilities, out of which 13 are non-functional.

03/12/2023

CAMPAIGN TO END HIV/AIDS 2030

You will not get HIV from:
✅ standing by your friend
✅drinking tea together
✅shaking hands
✅showing that you care

Here are a few ways to reduce your risk of contracting HIV⬇️.

HIV/AIDS let's the community lead by example support people with AIDS accept them communicate with them to stand strong and fight it.

03/12/2023

THE GAMBIA 🇬🇲 ARMED FORCES ELEVATES 14 JUNIOR OFFICERS
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Thursday 30 November 2023 elevated 12 Second Lieutenants and 2 Navy Midshipmen to the ranks of Lieutenant and Sub-Lieutenant at a ceremony held at the Defence Headquarters in Banjul.
Their promotion came upon meeting the requirements for promotion to the next rank as stipulated in the Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) of the GAF. This was capped with the Presidential assent by His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces Adama Barrow for their promotion.
The event was presided over by the Honourable Minister of Defence Brigadier General (Rtd) Sering Modou Njie at the invitation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gambia Armed Forces Major General Mamat O Cham.
The ceremony was graced by the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Gambia Armed Forces Brigadier General Ousman Gomez, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Commander Gambia National Army, Commander Republican National Guard, XO Gambia Navy, Commandants, Directors, and Principal Staff Officers of the Defence and Joint Service Headquarters.

30/11/2023

HJAG elects dynamic executive

The Health Journalists Association of The Gambia has elected a dynamic executive who will run the affairs of the Association for the next three years at an elective congress held at the NaNA conference hall.

The newly-elected executive is expected to contribute immensely in addressing health reporters in the country among issues which need to be addressed.

The Gambian media has been without a serious Health Journalists Association for more than a decade. But with the coming of this dynamic group of young people, there is much hope that scores of problems facing health journalists will be addressed.

Speaking shortly after the election, Modou Cham, the new President of the Health Journalists Association of The Gambia, commended the esteemed members of the association for their confidence in him and his executive in office.

Mr Cham, who won the Gambia Press Union's best health story award 2022, added that: "those that are here, we value your presence. Just to tell you that we have lots of partners that we will work with. This is just the beginning. We want to have the executive rolling because that problem is if we do not have this congress, then nobody is going to take us seriously. And we might not be able to go ahead and implement our activities for the members and the Association,” he said.

The newly executive members are as follows:

Pa Modou Cham – President

Kumba Leigh - Vice President

Adama Makasuba - Secretary General

Fatou Dem - Ass. Secretary General

Alagie Mbye - Treasurer

Ousainou J Sawaneh - Ass. Treasurer

Fatoumatta Saidykhan - Auditor

Adama Nyang - Public Relations Officer

Mariama Bah - Ass. Public Relations Officer

Fatou FK Touray - Programme Manager

Annette Camara - Co-opted

Alieu Ceesay - Co-opted

28/11/2023

HJAG ELECTS IN NEW EXECUTIVE

The Health Journalists Association of The Gambia on Saturday, 25th of November 2023, successfully held it's congress at the NaNA Conference Hall to elect its new executive in office.

Members collectively reviewed the Constitution which ensued the announcement of the vacant positions as democracy demands to allow interested members to declare their intentions for the unoccupied positions.

Meanwhile, the collective membership unanimously elected their new executive who will run the affairs of the Association for the coming 3 years as enshrined in the Constitution of the Association.

Elected Executive

1. Pa Modou Cham - President
2. Kumba Leigh - Vice President
3. Adama Makasuba - Secretary General
4. Fatou Dem - Ass. SG
5. Alagie Mbye - Treasurer
6. Ousainou J Sawaneh - Ass. Treasurer
7. Fatoumatta Saidykhan - Auditor
8. Adama Nyang - Public Relations Officer
9. Mariama Bah - Ass. Public Relations Officer
10. Annette Camara - Co-opted
11. Alieu Ceesay - Co-opted
12. Haddy FK Touray - Programme Manager.

Pa Modou Cham, the newly elected President of the Association expressed delight for a successful congress and commended the esteemed members for their commitment.

"If we don’t hold this congress, nobody will take us seriously," Mr Cham said, adding that now that the congress had been successfully held, the executive should take the onus to kick off work for the Association and its members.

Sign....

Adama Nyang, PRO, HJAG

30/08/2023

Gabonese Military officers seize power ending President's Ali Bongo ambitious for a third term he had won in what they call a fraudulent elections bringing an end to Bongos family 53-year rule in oil rich country.

Appearing on television channel Gabon 24, the officers said they represented all security and defence forces in the Central African nation. They said the election results were cancelled,all borders closed until further notice and state institutions dissolved.
"In the name of the Gabonese people ... we have decided to defend the peace by putting an end to the current regime," the officers said in a statement.

After observing “irresponsible, unpredictable governance resulting in a continuing deterioration in social cohesion that risks leading the country into chaos… we have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime”, one of the soldiers said, speaking on the Gabon 24 TV channel

According to Gabon's Election centre ,Gabon’s incumbent president, Ali Bongo, won a third term in the presidential election with 64.27% of the vote, after a delay-plagued general election that the opposition decried as fraudulent.

08/08/2023

Nous venons d’apprendre la tiste nouvelle du rappel à Dieu du Moukhaddam de la conférie tidiane, Oustaz Ahmed Ba, connu pour ses conférences et ses causeries sur l’islam et la tarikha tidiane. Une grosse perte pour Médina Baye et pour toute la Oumma islamique.

01/07/2023

Black history

When archeologists came to Africa and found elongated skulls, they run with it that it was the skulls of the “ALIENS” who built those sophisticated and advanced civilizations that were scattered all over Africa.

The elongated skull has been a part and parcel of the traditions of some African tribes, especially the Mangbetu tribe of the Congo.

Below is a mother and daughter from the Mangbetu tribe, in 1930 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Limpombo (head elongation) was believed to allow the brain to grow bigger thus increasing intelligence and it was also a sign of beauty.

The Mangbetu are celebrated for their exquisite art and music, with the renowned Mangbetu harp/guitar symbolizing their cultural heritage. These prized instruments have fetched over $100,000, while musicologists strive to document their captivating melodies.

The Mangbetu captivated European colonists with their distinctively elongated heads, achieved through the traditional practice known as Lipombo. By tightly wrapping infants' heads with cloth, they created a remarkable appearance that became synonymous with their culture.

However, with the influx of Europeans and the spread of Westernization, this practice gradually declined from the 1950s onwards. Nonetheless, the unmistakable Mangbetu figures in African art continue to serve as enduring testaments to their unique aesthetic heritage.

19/06/2023

Public Notice!

The Banjul City Council is hereby informing the public that they have intercepted people who are modifying expired mayonnaise from the dump site to transform it into
Cooking oil.

This came on a short notice to the council that there people taking the expired mayonnaise from the dump site to recycle them into gallons of cooking oil for sales.

Two people were caught and are under the police custody.

As a result, the council urges everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity as this can have health implications after consumption.



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17/06/2023

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15/06/2023

UPDATE: Here are the two children who were found dead inside a vehicle outside their family home.

They were trapped in the car for more than more 8 hours.

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14/06/2023

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13/06/2023

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19/05/2023

Rohey Malick low Banjul mayor message______

We are now entering the last 24 hours before the mayoral elections, and I want to emphasize the critical importance of your vote in shaping the future of our beloved city. The power to make a difference lies in your hands, and I urge you to exercise your democratic right and cast your vote.

My ballot is the right one to cast it to and I, therefore, urge you to vote massively in my favor for the community.

This election is not just about choosing a leader; it is about deciding the we want Banjul to take. It is about embracing our shared values and aspirations for a thriving, inclusive, and prosperous city for all.

19/05/2023

Hon. Bakary Badjie, KMC Mayoral Candidate:

"I and my wife would like to take the time to show gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has played a positive role in my run for the Mayoral seat of Kanifing Municipality. The bond we have established with the esteemed citizens and residents of Kanifing Municipality is the best part of it all. As from an early age, serving my community has always been a passion and that passion is renewed by the day. I therefore pledge my firm allegiance and renew my promise to be a public servant who will always lend a helping hand when required.

"Our sincere gratitude to the National and Regional Executive of NPP, the party militants, supporters the Coalition Partners and non-partisan citizens who have vested their trust in me to lead the Kanifing Municipality. To my campaign team, the selfless individuals, most especially the women and youth who volunteered their time, energy and resources towards my campaign day in day out, I cannot express how grateful I am to you. I have always been of the fervent believe that build a Municipality that reflects and represents the aspirations of all but you have further proven this by your sheer determination, dedication and commitment since I announced my candidature.

"With profound appreciation and corresponding humility, we take this opportunity to also thank H.E. President Adama Barrow who has not only fully endorsed and supported my candidature but also deployed the entire NPP team to see to it that I win this election. Your presence in my campaign rallies is a clear manifestation of your unquestionable desire to see that our beloved country develops even further Your Excellency.

"Most importantly, we would like to, from the bottom of our hearts, thank the voters who are ready to fight to preserve the culture of our community alongside us by "Building a Municipality that reflects and represents the aspirations of all.

10/05/2023

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