On Gambia Colonial Chiefs: Maranta Sonko He ruled Lower Niumi as a hereditary chief, whose ancestors were Kings of Niumi before he ceded his territory to the British in the Treaty of Essau of 1893 for an annual stipend of £110. Henceforth, Maranta was no longer King of Niumi, but simply chief of Upper Niumi…
The Prosecution Unit of The Gambia Police Force has secured the conviction of Rickey Usumbura, a US citizen, who was sentenced to a fine of D120,000 or serve 10 years in prison for possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. According to the report from the Gambia Police Force (GPF), Usumbura, 61, pleaded guilty after narcotics…
A foundation in memory of the philosophy and activism of Omar Amadou Jallow, commonly known as OJ, has been set up. Family members of the late statesman, led by his namesakes, decided to establish the foundation to promote his philosophy and virtues of advocating for the welfare of the less privileged. They said the initiative…
Youth and Sports minister Bakary Y. Badjie has stated that government institutions “are not good at managing businesses” hence the need to give such ventures to private entities. The sports minister, who was referring to a state-owned hotel, indicated that his ministry had secured a cabinet approval for the leasing of Friendship Hotel to a…
Message from the UN Resident Coordinator in The Gambia to Commemorate International Women’s Day 2025 On International Women’s Day 2025, I join you all in celebrating women and girls worldwide, particularly in The Gambia. As we commemorate International Women’s Day, it is essential to remind ourselves that women’s rights are, without question, human rights. From…
Disappointment over the National Assembly Vote Denying Diasporan Gambians the Right to Vote The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expresses its concern over the recent voting in the National Assembly on the Election Bill 2021, held on Tuesday, 4th March 2025, which effectively denies Gambians in the diaspora the fundamental right to vote. The right…
Official Response to the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure of The Gambia Regarding the Banjul Port Concession Agreement The United Democratic Party acknowledges the press release issued by the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure on March 5, 2025, concerning the concession agreement with Albayrak Group. While we appreciate the Ministry’s efforts to clarify…
EFSCRJ learns with immense grief and disappointment that the National Assembly voted down the right to vote for Gambians who live outside the borders of the country. The right to vote is at the core of what constitutes citizenship in a republic. One-person-one-vote is a classic definition of independence and a republic that lies at…
Momodou Bah, the leader of the African Federalism and Republican Orientation Movement (AFRO Movement) and presidential aspirant for 2026 elections, has said President Adama Barrow’s third-term bid undermines democracy and signals leadership failure. The AFRO movement leader was speaking during an interview with SeniGambia online newspaper on Monday. “President Adama Barrow’s decision to seek a third…
Referencing to the press release issued in December 2024, the Auditor General (AG) wishes to once again remind those charged with governance of public institutions (i.e. Board and Management), of their statutory responsibility to prepare and submit their financial statements by 31st March 2025, for audit. This reminder also extends to public institutions whose audits…
