A group of concerned Gambians has initiated a petition, with 320 out of 500 signatures gathered, to oppose Dr. Momodou Tangara’s nomination for Commonwealth Secretary-General, citing his past defense of human rights abuses during The Gambia’s dictatorship and deeming him unsuitable for the role.
A 51-year-old Portuguese woman, Ramatu Baldeh, was arrested at Banjul International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 200 cocaine pellets, leading to the apprehension of Abdoulia Dembo, who was found with additional pellets during a subsequent investigation.
Dr. Alieu Gibba, a senior lecturer at the University of The Gambia, has criticized the university’s leadership for unfair treatment and lack of transparency in staff promotions, leading him and fellow lecturer Dr. Matarr Njie to walk out of a disciplinary hearing in protest, underscoring their commitment to advocating for fair treatment of Gambian academic staff.
Germany-based Gambian migration activist Yahya Sonko has urged the National Assembly to thoroughly review the recent migration agreement between The Gambia and Spain, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the interests of Gambian citizens, particularly the youth, amid concerns over potential mass deportations and the effectiveness of previous migration-related initiatives.
: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed with his counterparts from The Gambia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain efforts to halt the violence in Gaza, support Palestinian rights, and address the escalating humanitarian crisis amid intensified Israeli military actions.
