A court said Ebrima Dibba must defend himself. Dibba works for the UDP party. He is accused of causing trouble with his words.
Dibba says he is not guilty. His lawyer, Borry Touray, argued there was no case. He said officials did not have permission to charge Dibba.
But Magistrate Muhammed Krubally disagreed. He ruled that Dibba has to explain his side.
The court heard from three witnesses: two police officers and a court worker who recorded what people said.
Magistrate Krubally said Dibba himself knows best what happened. He should tell the court if the accusations are lies.
The magistrate said there was enough evidence to make Dibba defend himself. The witnesses spoke in open court, and lawyers asked them questions.
Dibba's...
GACH Global is helping people in Gambisara. The company gave the town 200 solar streetlights.
The lights will make Gambisara safer. People will be able to do more things at night, and there will be less crime.
GACH wants to help communities in The Gambia. It recently put in D10 million for solar panels in Gambisara.
Abubakary Jawara is the head of GACH. He believes in giving back. Jawara spent over D13 million on lights and a soccer field before.
He usually gives in private. But he wanted to inspire others this time. Jawara said his family taught him to be generous.
"Share what you have," he said. "Work together to make life better."
Jawara wants Gambians to support each other. He thinks that will help the whole country.
President Adama Barrow wants a new constitution for The Gambia. He hopes the National Assembly will let the people vote on it.
The country started writing a new constitution in 2018, but there were problems along the way. In 2020, a draft was rejected because people didn't like the president's term limits.
The new version tries to fix those issues. It must first pass the National Assembly before being put to a public vote.
"We hope the revised Draft Constitution will go to the people," Mr. Barrow said in his New Year's speech.
He said politics should bring Gambians together. It should not divide them by ethnicity or party.
"We are united by being Gambian," he said. "We share values, religion, and culture."
Mr. Barrow promised to...
Gambians seem very religious from the outside. Young people pray at mosques when they hear the call to prayer. At work, people stop what they're doing to pray. On Fridays, everyone dresses nicely to go to the mosque. People say prayers for each other all the time.
Many Gambians dress in religious clothes. Some men wear short robes and hats and have beards. Women often wear hijabs that cover their whole bodies. You see this at stores, banks, and other places. Sadly, dressing religious doesn't always mean acting religious.
Islam is about more than just looks. It's a way of life built on good qualities like kindness and forgiveness. But many Gambians who look religious don't act that way.
The traffic shows this problem. People drive...
Unity is vital for the legal profession in The Gambia. Important judges and lawyers have long said this. They believe that lawyers must work together to serve justice. This is especially true as The Gambia moves from a dictatorship to a democracy.
The Gambian legal system needs to be trusted by the people. When lawyers work together, it helps build this trust. It shows that the courts are fair and free from political influence. A united legal profession is key during important times like human rights cases and transitional justice.
In a new democracy like The Gambia, a divided legal profession can cause problems, leading to corruption and unfair practices. But when lawyers share a commitment to ethics and respect, they uphold the high...
Olympic Aid Helps Gambian Athletes Dream Big.
Seven athletes from The Gambia got a special chance to train in France before the Paris 2024 Olympics. The group includes star runner Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye and other fast runners like Ebrima Camara, Adama Jammeh, Alieu Joof, and Sengan Jobe. Two judo fighters, Faye Njie and Abdou Rahman Ceesay, joined them.
Abdou Rahman Ceesay missed his shot at the Paris Olympics. But his time in France gave him great chances to learn. He trained with some of the best judo fighters in the world.
"Judo needs more than just strength," Ceesay said. "You must think fast and stay sharp. Training in France helped me build these skills."
Ceesay fought in matches across Europe and Africa. He faced tough...
President William Ruto has made it clear that Raila Odinga is more than just Kenya's pick to lead the African Union Commission (AUC). He says Raila is the choice of the whole East African region.
Ruto believes backing Raila is important for bringing the continent together. He thinks it will help Africa become more peaceful and successful.
"Raila is not only Kenya's candidate," Ruto explained. "He represents all of East Africa."
Before publicly supporting Raila, Ruto talked with other East African leaders, including Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. They all agreed Raila was the right person for the job.
Ruto pointed out that Raila has extensive experience as a leader in Africa and a vision that can unite people. Ruto is...
A hangover is what happens when someone drinks way too much alcohol. It can make them feel really tired and weak the next day. They might also be super thirsty and have a bad headache. Their muscles could ache, and their stomach might hurt too.
Some people feel dizzy or like they might throw up. Bright lights and loud noises can bother them a lot. They could also feel anxious, cranky, or sweaty, and their blood pressure might even go up.
Alcohol makes people pee more than usual. That's because it's a diuretic, which means it dehydrates the body. The best way to avoid getting too drunk or dehydrated is to drink water after each alcoholic drink. This helps keep the amount of alcohol in the blood from rising too quickly. It also helps...
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said on Thursday that Kenyans will start to see the good results of President William Ruto's big plans this year. He explained that over the last two years, the Kenya Kwanza government has been working hard to improve the economy—and it's been working!
Kindiki thinks that 2025 is when all the hard work of changing Kenya will finally pay off. He said that by the end of the year, two important things will happen. First, a big healthcare program called Taifa Care will be up and running. Second, schools will be better, too. These changes will help Kenyan families spend less money on doctors and school fees, which means they'll have more cash in their pockets for other things.
The Deputy President also...
