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22/04/2024

Amid major disruptions of the ferry services, the country's law enforcement body is considering pressing charges against the 12 campaigners that spearheaded Sunday a sit-down strike in Banjul and Barra. "These individuals are currently being processed by the police to determine the appropriate and relevant charges based on their conduct," Police spokesperson Modou Sissawo said in a statement issued late Sunday and seen by JollofNews....

Amid major disruptions of the ferry services, the country’s law enforcement body is considering pressing charges against the 12 campaigners that spearheaded Sunday a sit-down strike in Banjul…

21/04/2024

Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye ended Saturday a one-day working visit with a renewed commitment to expand ties with Gambia as the two countries are pushing ahead with plans to reach a "strategic level". "The two Heads of State held a consultative meeting to review the status of the historic bilateral relations between The Gambia and Senegal and in this regard reaffirm their commitment to maintaining the established Presidential Council aimed at raising to a strategic level, the cooperation between the two countries," reads the joint endorsed by President Barrow and his Senegalese counterpart....

Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye ended Saturday a one-day working visit with a renewed commitment to expand ties with Gambia as the two countries are pushing ahead with plans to reach a & #8220…

20/04/2024

It is once again tragic that the Gambia Police Force have decided to undermine citizen participation and democracy by shielding public institutions from accountability. The reasons provided in this illegal decision by the IGP to deny a protest against poor ferry services are unjustified and unfounded. The constitutional rights of Gambians are not secondary to the OIC Summit. The summit which is scheduled for 4 - 5 May and the protest by citizens on April 21 cannot be linked in anyway....

20/04/2024

Gambia's Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has Wednesday expressed his readiness to work closely with the media after unlocking the social media identity of the ministry. "Now we'll be having periodical press conference. We want to have a proactive approach to information dissemination," Dr. Ceesay told reporters during a maiden press conference held at the Ministry of Information Conference hall located along MDI road, Kanifing....

15/03/2024

State House, Banjul, 15th March 2024: Consistent with the powers vested in him by the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia— Sections 71 (3) and 71 (4)(b), His Excellency The President, Mr. Adama Barrow GMRG, has effected the following changes in his Cabinet and aspects of the Civil Service, effective Friday, 15th March 2024. Honourable Lamin S.I. Jammeh, Minister of Information is relieved of his Cabinet Appointment. ...

State House, Banjul, 15th March 2024: Consistent with the powers vested in him by the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia— Sections 71 (3) and 71 (4)(b), His Excellency The President, Mr. Ad…

13/03/2024

Amid rising inflation, Gambia's Trade Minister, Baboucarr O. Joof annonced that his ministry will be teaming up with some public institutions to support local farmers with the view to boosting food production. He made this revelation during a presser held Monday at the ministry of trade's conference hall in Banjul. "As a government wide approach to addressing the issue of prices hike, we are working very closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Finance and the Food Security Processing & Marketing Corporation to support local farmers," he said....

Amid rising inflation, Gambia’s Trade Minister, Baboucarr O. Joof annonced that his ministry will be teaming up with some public institutions to support local farmers with the view to boostin…

08/03/2024

Once again, it’s another March 8, and another International Women’s Day celebrations; but do Gambian women have much to celebrate under the regime of President Adama Barrow? It’s quite a well known fact that many Gambian women, both at home and abroad, were among those in the forefront of the fight against the Yahya Jammeh dictatorship which eventually led to regime change in 2016....

Once again, it’s another March 8, and another International Women’s Day celebrations; but do Gambian women have much to celebrate under the regime of President Adama Barrow? It’s quite a well known…

08/03/2024

In an ongoing hearing, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has decided to go ahead with the AKI lawsuit filed by victims' families against Maiden Pharmaceuticals and others. When the case came up for hearing, Justice Jaiteh made it clear that there will be no delay after noting that the efforts by government to reach a settlement with victims are in limbo. Thursday's hearing has been punctuated by the defiant move of the first defendant Maiden Pharmaceuticals that continues to show disrespect to court proceedings....

In an ongoing hearing, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh has decided to go ahead with the AKI lawsuit filed by victims’ families against Maiden Pharmaceuticals and others. When the case came up for heari…

06/03/2024

Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government said on Wednesday, after a top court ruled that a proposal to hold the vote after his mandate expires on April 2 was unconstitutional. The announcement caps a dramatic evening that saw Sall dissolve the government and replace Prime Minister Amadou Ba with Interior Minister Sidiki Kaba so that Ba, the ruling coalition’s presidential candidate, can focus on his electoral campaign, the presidency said....

Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government said on Wednesday, after a top court ruled that a proposal to hold the vote after his mand…

05/03/2024

The National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, Almamy Gibba, has Monday tabled before the country's lawmaking body a pro-female ge***al mutilation (FGM) rights bill that seeks to overturn the legislation banning the traditional practice. "This Bill seeks to lift the ban on female circumcision in The Gambia, a practice deeply rooted in the ethnic, traditional, cultural, and religious beliefs of the majority of the Gambian people," reads the women (amendment) bill sponsored by the Foni Kansala parliamentarian and seen JollofNews....

The National Assembly member for Foni Kansala, Almamy Gibba, has Monday tabled before the country’s lawmaking body a pro-female ge***al mutilation (FGM) rights bill that seeks to overturn the…

28/02/2024

Senegal's former Prime Minister Aminata Touré has taken to X (Twitter ) to sound the alarm bell on the prolonged detention of political detainees. She called on the authorities to unconditionally release them. "All political prisoners must be released immediately and all charges against them dropped," she posted today on the social messaging platform. Close to 2,000 political detainees are scattered across the country's correctional facilities....

Senegal’s former Prime Minister Aminata Touré has taken to X (Twitter ) to sound the alarm bell on the prolonged detention of political detainees. She called on the authorities to uncondition…

27/02/2024

Senegal's national dialogue commission will propose a delayed presidential election be held on June 2 and recommend President Macky Sall remain in office until his successor is sworn in, commission member Ndiawar Paye said on Tuesday. The West African nation, set to become an oil and gas producer by the end of the year, has been thrown into an unprecedented political crisis after Sall postponed the election initially scheduled for Feb....

Senegal’s national dialogue commission will propose a delayed presidential election be held on June 2 and recommend President Macky Sall remain in office until his successor is sworn in, comm…

26/02/2024

Police Commissioner Khady Fall has been flagged over human abuses as she was set to take up a new job at the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a letter dated February 22, 2024 and seen by Jollofnews, renowned Senegalese parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna reminded UN Special Representative in the DRC about Police Commissioner Khady Fall who has demonstrated a track record of blatant disregard to human rights values....

Police Commissioner Khady Fall has been flagged over human abuses as she was set to take up a new job at the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a lett…

26/02/2024

In the bustling corridors of continental governance and media evolution, Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu stands as a beacon of transformative leadership, spearheading change and shaping the African narrative. Prince Sankanu has worn many hats – Deputy Government Spokesperson (DGSP) - Office of the President since 2022, Strategic Communication Officer for the National COVID-19 Response Coordination Secretariat during the pandemic, and Lecturer at the University of The Gambia School of Journalism and Digital Media effective 2019....

In the bustling corridors of continental governance and media evolution, Prince Bubacarr Aminata Sankanu stands as a beacon of transformative leadership, spearheading change and shaping the African…

26/02/2024

Indeed President Adama Barrow deserves congratulations for receiving the Africa Peace Award, even though it is still not quite clear what criteria those who awarded him that accolade based their decision on. It is however an honour to this country which we should all celebrate. Of course it was not a surprise that his National People’s Party (NPP) used the opportunity to organize big celebrations to commemorate the award and I am almost quite certain that they did not need to seek a police permit to hold that event, unlike the ‘APRC No to Alliance’ who last week tried to hold a fundraising event and ended up being tear-gassed and violently dispersed by the police....

Indeed President Adama Barrow deserves congratulations for receiving the Africa Peace Award, even though it is still not quite clear what criteria those who awarded him that accolade based their de…

22/02/2024

Senegal President Macky Sall said on Thursday that April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of the West African nation. He added, however, that it was unlikely the election of a new president will be completed before then. His announcement comes after a court ruled last week that a 10-month postponement of the election was unlawful. The election had initially been scheduled for Feb....

Senegal President Macky Sall said on Thursday that April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of the West African nation. He added, however, that it was unlikely the election of a new pres…

22/02/2024

Police Commissioner Pateh Bah has blamed foreigners for driving spike in violent crimes in the country, describing the recent murder cases as "imported crimes." He made this remark on Tuesday during a press briefing held at Kairaba Police station, Fajara. Over these past weeks, a good number of foreigners have been involved in murder cases that continue to send shockwaves across the tiny West African nation....

Police Commissioner Pateh Bah has blamed foreigners for driving spike in violent crimes in the country, describing the recent murder cases as “imported crimes.” He made this remark on T…

20/02/2024

Guinea-Bissau's interior minister on Monday said that police had dismantled a passport fraud network within the ministry, and that three of its officials involved in the case had been arrested. The interior ministry said airport officials had raised the alarm when they noticed a number of Guinea-Bissau passport holders who could not speak any of the country's languages. "At this stage of the investigations, we have found 41 people carrying (illegal) Guinea-Bissau passports," including Cameroonians, Guineans, Nigerians and Senegalese, said Interior Minister Botche Cande....

Guinea-Bissau’s interior minister on Monday said that police had dismantled a passport fraud network within the ministry, and that three of its officials involved in the case had been arreste…

20/02/2024

President Macky Sall’s talks with other political players to find a new date for the presidential vote in Senegal are expected to last two days, according to media sources. In Senegal, there have been contrasting reactions after the constitutional court invalidated the postponement of the presidential election and overturned Macky Sall’s decree on the issue. Those in favour of holding the poll…...

President Macky Sall’s talks with other political players to find a new date for the presidential vote in Senegal are expected to last two days, according to media sources. In Senegal, there have b…

15/02/2024

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Senegal’s Constitutional Council has ruled that parliament’s postponement of the Feb. 25 presidential election to December was not in line with the constitution, council minutes showed …

04/02/2024

In wake of President Macky Sall's decision to postpone sine die the Presidential elections, the International Relations Vice-President for PASTEF, Yassine Fall, has added her voice to the chorus of recriminations. She condemned in strong terms the unprecedented move taken by Senegalese leader, calling it "a constitutional coup d'état." The electoral campaign for February 25, 2024 Presidential elections was scheduled to start today but clouds of uncertainty continue to hang over it....

In wake of President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone sine die the Presidential elections, the International Relations Vice-President for PASTEF, Yassine Fall, has added her voice to the cho…

04/02/2024

The Gambia Angola China Holdings Global Group (GACH) on Saturday pledged D150,000 to the Gambia China Students Alumni Association at the ceremony held at the Sir Dawda kairaba Conference Center. The program was geared towards recognizing the cordial relationships between the Gambian students who study in China and the Public Republic of China through partnerships with other companies like GACH Global Group were invited as the Chief Guest of honor....

The Gambia Angola China Holdings Global Group (GACH) on Saturday pledged D150,000 to the Gambia China Students Alumni Association at the ceremony held at the Sir Dawda kairaba Conference Center. Th…

04/02/2024

Press Release Dated: 04th February, 2024 Contrary to recent reports across news media that The Gambia Government has reneged on its promise to increase the ‘Transportation and Residential’ allowances of Civil Servants, members of the public are urged to disregard such allegations as mere speculations. The Gambia Government wishes to reiterate its position that it will very soon, deliver the promised increments of transportation and residential allowances....

Press Release Dated: 04th February, 2024 Contrary to recent reports across news media that The Gambia Government has reneged on its promise to increase the ‘Transportation and Residential’ allowanc…

03/02/2024

Barely 24 hours before the beginning of the electoral campaign, reports reaching JollofNews have it that President Macky Sall is set to postpone the February 25, 2024 Presidential election. A highly placed source confided to JollofNews that Senegalese leader held a 'very tense' tête - à - tête with Prime Minister Amadou Bâ. Over these past days, the Qatar - based politician Karim Wade unleashed an attack against PM Amadou Bâ, accusing him of conniving with two Constitutional Council Judges to invalidate his candidacy....

Barely 24 hours before the beginning of the electoral campaign, reports reaching JollofNews have it that President Macky Sall is set to postpone the February 25, 2024 Presidential election. A highl…

01/02/2024

Press Release The Brikama Area Council representing the biggest and most populous region of The Gambia, being the West Coast Region, condemns police brutality, abuse of police powers, unconstitutional, unlawful and abuse of the basic human rights of its elected councillor, in the person of Abdoulie Jammeh, the councillor for Brufut Ward. The Gambia Police Force acting with impunity have detained, Hon....

Press Release The Brikama Area Council representing the biggest and most populous region of The Gambia, being the West Coast Region, condemns police brutality, abuse of police powers, unconstitutio…

01/02/2024

In the lawsuit filed by Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Victims' families, things have started moving in the right direction: Maiden Pharmaceuticals, Atlantic Pharmacy, Medicine Control Agency (MCA), the Ministry of Health have officially been given a written order to appear in court. When the case came up for hearing on Wednesday Lead Counsel Loubna Farage took the opportunity to tell the court that the writ of summons has been served to all parties targeted in the lawsuit....

In the lawsuit filed by Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Victims’ families, things have started moving in the right direction: Maiden Pharmaceuticals, Atlantic Pharmacy, Medicine Control Agency (MCA…

31/01/2024

A top official of the Ministry of Justice announced Tuesday that plans are in high gear to set up a hybrid court that will apply a mix of national and international laws. Speaking to reporters during a presser held at the victims' center headquarter in Kololi, Saffie Nyang said, they are working on the Special Prosecutor Office and Accountability Bills....

A top official of the Ministry of Justice announced Tuesday that plans are in high gear to set up a hybrid court that will apply a mix of national and international laws. Speaking to reporters duri…

30/01/2024

President Adama Barrow's recent decision to grant clemency to 37 inmates across the country's correctional facilities continues to generate headlines. More people are making their voice heard, denouncing the fact that "convicted rapists" are part of the clemency recipient list. "Well, we recognize that the President under our laws has the prerogative of mercy to pardon prisoners convicted and serving sentence," human lawyer Assan Martin told JollofNews in response to a request for comment....

President Adama Barrow’s recent decision to grant clemency to 37 inmates across the country’s correctional facilities continues to generate headlines. More people are making their voice…

23/01/2024

The Gambia Head Coach Tom Saintfiet has resigned after the Scorpions failed to advance to the next stage. The Scorpions lost to the Indomitable Lions 2-3 in a group stage match that was punctuated by many suspenses. Contacted by JollofNews, Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Communication Officer, Baboucarr Camara, confirmed the veracity of the information, which is being circulated on social media platforms....

The Gambia Head Coach Tom Saintfiet has resigned after the Scorpions failed to advance to the next stage. The Scorpions lost to the Indomitable Lions 2-3 in a group stage match that was punctuated …

20/01/2024

Senegal's Constitutional Court has Saturday endorsed the candidacy of 20 people vying for the country's top post. The court decision has dashed the hopes of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko (Pastef), and the exiled leader of PDS Karim Wade of taking part in the 2024 electoral competition. For the first time in Senegal's political history, two female candidates will have the opportunity to hit the ground running. Rose Wardini and Anta Babacar Ngom have survived the validation process.

Senegal’s Constitutional Court has Saturday endorsed the candidacy of 20 people vying for the country’s top post. The court decision has dashed the hopes of jailed opposition leader Ous…