Gambia’s Main Opposition Party Names Presidential Candidate
A women’s rights activist and real estate’s mogul in Gambia will face Gambia’s long-time leader Yahya Jammeh in December, during the country’s presidential election, it […]
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Gambian Opposition Member Dies in Jail – Party
Solo Krummah, a member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) in Gambia, died while in custody, the party announced on Monday. According to the […]
Gambia: Opposition Leader Sentenced to Jail
Ousainou Darboe, leader of the main opposition party, United Democratic Party (UDP) and 17 others were sentenced on Wednesday by the High Court in Banjul […]
Africa, an ‘attractive’ route for drug lords – U.N
The United Nations Office on Drugs and crime said the African continent has been an attractive transit route for drug traffickers. In a report released […]
Gambia Must End ‘Brutal Crackdown’ – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Gambian authorities to stop brutal crackdown on freedom of speech that has resulted in the arrest of dozens of people […]
Gambia-Senegal Borders Remain Closed
The Senegal-Gambia borders remained closed despite a meeting in Dakar between foreign Ministers of both countries, local media reported. Gambian foreign minister Neneh McDouall-Geye and […]
UN condemns Gambian Crackdown after Death of Opposition Activists
The United Nations on Monday condemned the Gambian Government for the crackdown that led to the death of jailed opposition supporters following protests in the […]
Gambia: President Jammeh to Run for Fifth Term
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Sunday said he will run for a fifth term in office when the country holds presidential elections in December 2017. […]
India-Africa Summit Kicks off Monday
The third India-Africa Forum Summit convening in New Delhi October 26 through 29 under the topic “Reinvigorated Partnership, Shared Vision” will be attended by over […]
Gambia: IMF warns of serious economic risks
Gambia’s economy faces serious risks from a worsening budget, rising inflation and tight interest rates, the International Monetary Fund said in a statement on Monday. […]