President Barrow said his team plans to build 500 kilometers of fresh roads across The Gambia once they finish their research. His administration wants to spread road projects all over the country to make sure every part connects with others. He shared these plans about two weeks back when he checked on several road construction sites around Greater Banjul.
Barrow started looking at these projects around 11 am, visiting many different areas. He stopped by GPPC to Westfield, Abuko, Sukuta to Latrikunda Sabiji, Rev JC Faye Road, and the Kololi/Senegambia intersection. His trip also included roads at Touba Sanchaba, Kololi Tavern to Bijilo, Brufut, Gunjur, Sanyang, Ebo Town, Sinchu, and the Brufut-Madiana-Kunkujang stretch.
"We have made...
The Gambian Foreign Affairs Ministry just told everyone they've been keeping a close eye on what's happening with Gambian migrants in Mauritania. They care deeply about this situation. President Barrow sent Dr. Mamadou Tangara yesterday as his messenger to meet with Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani because the two countries have such strong ties.
The Gambian Embassy in Nouakchott has new orders to talk more with Mauritanian officials and stay in better touch with Gambians living there. They want to make sure everyone stays safe and protected. All Gambians in Mauritania should sign up with the embassy right away. This helps officials reach them fast if needed.
You can contact Deputy Ambassador Saikouba Jarju at...
The National Human Rights Commission released a news update yesterday about a visit between its leader and the police chief. Emmanuel Joof from NHRC met with IGP Seedy Touray to discuss working together. Mr. Joof thanked the police for their teamwork with NHRC and promised his group would keep helping train officers. He mentioned new teaching materials they created about gender violence and human rights laws that police can use in their training programs.
NHRC has already taught many police officers about human rights basics through several training events. During their meeting, Mr. Joof explained what NHRC does - they protect people's rights and advise any group dealing with rights issues. He asked for better teamwork, especially when...
QCell finished its yearly Qur'anic Recitation Contest and Azaan Competition last Wednesday at QCity. They served a large Iftar dinner for everyone who came. This program lets students from religious schools all over the country show how well they can recite the Qur'an. Students competed based on whether they could recite the full Qur'an, half, or a quarter of it.
Muhammed Jah from QGroup talked about how they first held smaller contests around the country. He said imams play a key role in the community as peacekeepers. These religious leaders help with marriages and connect Muslims. Jah mentioned that imams come to funerals, naming ceremonies, and many events, but sometimes, people forget about them.
That's why they asked imams from...
The Standard newspaper gave out awards yesterday to three staff members. Layout editor Saderr Cham earned the employee of the month prize. Reporters Amadou Jadama and Arret Jatta both received the reporter of the month honor. These staff members went home with certificates and cash rewards for their hard work.
Former Daily Observer journalist Lamin Dibba created these awards. He lives in America these days but stays connected to journalism back home. Dibba pays for these monthly and yearly prizes because he wants to motivate everyone at The Standard, especially the reporting team. His support shows his dedication to good journalism.
Sheriff Bojang, who runs The Standard as managing director, handed out the prizes during the ceremony...
Zimbabwe has turned its politics into a sad joke. Nobody clearly leads the opposition anymore. People who backed Citizens Coalition for Change before have started cheering for Blessed Geza instead. What makes this funny? Geza used to belong to ZANU-PF. He speaks for unhappy war veterans, yet somehow, former Nelson Chamisa fans think he might save them.
Chamisa kept his fans waiting five years for his famous "signal" that never showed up. They watched him mess up repeatedly, saw his party fall apart, and witnessed him leave CCC without much explanation. These same people hear Geza talking big and decide he gives them a new "signal" worth following. Can Geza actually help? Or have these people just found another false hope?
The...
Blessed Geza recently pointed fingers at top people from government, business, and churches for stealing money meant for Zimbabwe. He spoke on March 26 about how these powerful players grabbed state cash, cheated on contracts, and ran money scams. Geza believes their greed caused the hard times most citizens face today. He claims they blocked regular people from making a living just to fill their pockets through shady deals.
The war veteran named 35 specific individuals he holds responsible for hurting Zimbabwe's economy. Business leaders Kudakwashe Tagwirei, Wicknell Chivayo, and Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya made his list for allegedly bribing their way into government deals and becoming rich off public funds. Finance boss Mthuli Ncube and...
Zimbabwe faces a leadership crisis as President Mnangagwa appears ready to stay beyond his allowed time. The rules clearly say that nobody can serve more than two terms as president, but many believe he plans to break these limits after 2028. This has angered not just his opponents but also members of his ZANU-PF party. His deputy, Chiwenga expected to become president next based on promises made when they pushed out former leader Mugabe together back in 2017.
War veterans who fought for independence form a powerful group backing Chiwenga against Mnangagwa. Their spokesman, Blessed Geza, calls for people to rise up on March 31. Geza once served as both a lawmaker and party official before they kicked him out. He went into hiding...
President Mnangagwa called war veterans who want him to step down "traitors" and promised harsh action against the March 31 protests. During a Zanu PF meeting on Thursday, he slammed party members he sees as fake, pointing to deep cracks inside his political team. He said these members hurt the party's image and damaged what fighters achieved during Zimbabwe's freedom struggle. He warned these troublemakers would face consequences soon.
War veterans have become loud critics of Mnangagwa during his eight years as leader. They say the 82-year-old failed the country and keeps corrupt friends who cash in on government deals. Two key leaders in this fight, Blessed Geza and Andreas Mathibela, reportedly left Zimbabwe to avoid arrest for...
