A military vehicle hit Sainabou Gaye on Tuesday in Busumbala. She later died from her injuries. The army released a statement yesterday about the accident. Military Police started looking into what happened. The supply commander visited Brikama Health Centre, where Gaye received treatment before she died.
The army expressed sadness to her family but kept quiet about which soldiers drove the vehicle. Human rights groups want more answers about the crash. They asked police to join the investigation. The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights believes police should handle any case where a citizen dies.
The centre noted that the crash happened outside military grounds, which makes it a police matter even though soldiers were involved. The...
Mai Fatty from the Gambia Moral Congress plans to speak with reporters tomorrow about comments he supposedly made at a state house meeting. The former Interior Minister faces anger from UDP supporters who claim he stated he would fight to the death rather than see them win the upcoming election. People also say he threatened to leave the country if the opposition takes power in 2026.
When asked about these allegations, Fatty refused to answer before his press conference. He promised to make everything clear during the event. His party, GMC, works with the ruling NPP through a political alliance. Fatty wrote on Facebook that his press conference will cover more than just these accusations. He mentioned boldly that the event will address...
The High Court made driver Katim Drammeh face trial after rejecting his request to dismiss the case. Judge Ebrima Jaiteh ordered him to defend himself against charges of causing death through reckless driving. Drammeh allegedly drove his car into an ambulance lane, killing Bakary Keita. He pleaded not guilty when first charged with rash behavior causing death. Six witnesses testified for the prosecution during the hearing.
One witness described how Drammeh sped dangerously into the ambulance lane despite passengers begging him to move aside. A traffic officer showed a sketch of the crash scene that highlighted risks from the accused's driving style. Judge Jaiteh said these accounts proved the driver showed more than just carelessness...
The Gambian Government made several changes to leadership positions across different departments yesterday. Government Spokesperson Ebrima G Sankareh said these moves aim to help growth and improve government services.
The reshuffling appointed Samba Camara Mballow the new Interior Ministry Permanent Secretary. Abdoulie TB Jarra took over as Permanent Secretary in the Vice President's Office. Cordu L Jabang moved to lead the Information Ministry as its Permanent Secretary, and Amie Njie-Joof became the new Permanent Secretary for the Tourism and Culture Ministry.
Three deputy permanent secretaries also received new assignments. Saikou Trawally, Kajally Sonko, and Fanding Kinteh all moved to different ministries as part of the changes...
German Ambassador Klaus Botzet opened a modern dental clinic in Dippa Kunda last weekend. The Jordan Dental Clinic will give Gambians affordable dental care. The clinic offers preventive services and teaches people about oral health. It has a well-trained dental staff and community health workers. Gambian philanthropist Ousman Y Bah runs the clinic.
The Gambia struggles with few dentists and clinics, especially in rural areas. Many existing facilities lack running water and electricity for basic care. Tooth decay rates remain high because Gambians consume lots of sugary foods and drinks. The country spends just two cents per person on dental care. The new clinic aims to fill these serious gaps.
Ambassador Botzet praised Bah for his...
Ghana will award 1,000 scholarships to students from West African nations to attend its universities. President John Dramani Mahama announced this news at the launch of ECOWAS' 50th anniversary events in Accra. The program aims to strengthen ties among countries in the Economic Community of West African States.
"This is not just a gesture; it is an act of solidarity. It is a bridge to a future where our young people will grow up seeing each other not as foreigners, but as partners," Mahama said during his speech. Leaders from across the region came to the celebration with the theme "Stronger Together for a Brighter Future." Guests included Liberian president Joseph Boakai, Togolese prime minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé, Gambian Vice...
Ba Samba Drammeh will represent Gambia on the newly formed Commonwealth Council for Social Work. The COSW president, Sylvia Daisy Romanus, confirmed his nomination in an official letter. Drammeh must attend an induction webinar on May 3. The council plans to hold its first meeting on May 24.
Drammeh works as a social entrepreneur, human rights advocate, and community leader in Gambia. He earned a Master's degree in International Human Rights Law and Humanitarian Action with extra training in diplomacy and African studies. He has led the Association of Social Workers in The Gambia since 2019. During his leadership, he brought the organization into international networks. He also promoted sustainable development throughout his career...
TIME named Dr Fatou Baldeh to its 2025 list of the most influential people worldwide. She appears as an icon among notable world figures. The honor stunned Baldeh, who dedicated it to Gambian women and girls, whom she calls the real icons.
Baldeh fights for gender justice as a Gambian activist. Her life shows courage against sexual violence, mainly female genital mutilation, which she experienced as a child. She studied psychology at the University of Wolverhampton and earned a master's degree in reproductive health from Queen Margaret University.
She started Women in Liberation and Leadership after returning home from abroad. Her group works to protect Gambian women through policy changes and awareness campaigns. The TIME100 adds to...
Education leaders met on Wednesday in Bakau about plans for two job training centers. They talked with experts from business, schools, and government. The goal was to finish a plan for new fishing and farming programs. World Bank money supports this work through the finance office.
These centers will train people for careers in fishing and farming. Officials say these areas are crucial for food and jobs. The plan helps teachers learn better skills and connects students with companies that might hire them later.
Higher Education Minister Prof Pierre Gomez called the plan a path toward action. He said it shows what everyone wants for job training programs. The country aims to grow enough food for all its people. Officials plan to build...
