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The Fatu Network is the leading online news provider in The Gambia. It reports events from an independent and detached point of view. The Fatu Network is hugely committed to principles of justice, individual freedoms and liberties and for the state to defend and protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens.
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12h ago
By: The Fatu Network Editorial Senegal’s National Assembly voted today to lift parliamentarian Farba Ngom’s immunity, with 130 legislators voting in favor, 3 against, and 3 abstaining from the total 136 votes cast. This development follows accusations of embezzling over 125 billion CFA francs and money laundering, initially announced by Senegal’s financial prosecutor on January ..read more
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16h ago
By Dawda Baldeh The Director of The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), Ebrima Mboob, expressed his admiration for the transformation of border security at the Banjul International Airport during a visit on Wednesday. Director Mboob, who conducted this first official visit to evaluate the immigration changes at the airport since his appointment last year, commended GID ..read more
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16h ago
By Michaella Faith Wright Fatou B. Camara, a passionate journalist with over a decade of experience, is making waves in sports journalism—a field traditionally dominated by men. Her inspiring story of resilience, faith, and determination has made her a trailblazer for women in The Gambia. Born in Dippa Kunda and raised in Sukuta, Fatou’s journey ..read more
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16h ago
Dear Mr. President, I hope this letter finds you in good health and a steady mind. I am writing to express a concern that I believe is shared by most Gambians. I take the liberty of speaking on their behalf. Mr. President, I am sure that most Gambians are now aware of Yaya Jammeh’s recent ..read more
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20h ago
By: The Fatu Network Editorial On January 12th, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda A. Jallow announced that former President Yahya Jammeh would face trial in Banjul by an ECOWAS tribunal, unless security concerns required otherwise. In a separate development, on January 22nd, Jammeh, in an audio message, declared he was reclaiming leadership of ..read more
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1d ago
By: The Fatu Network Editorial The Gambia Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Karanta Darboe, widely regarded as one of the country’s most notorious financial criminals. According to Police Spokesperson ASP Modou Musa Sisawo, Darboe is currently in custody at the Anti-Crime Unit in Banjulinding. “We urge all victims or individuals with pending cases ..read more
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1d ago
SPOTLIGHT By: Dawda Baldeh Fatima Jarjusey, a 20-year-old from New Yundum, is carving her path in the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship as a first-year student at The Gambia College. In just five short months, she has launched her own brand, specializing in creatively designed T-shirts that reflect her unique vision and style. This exciting venture ..read more
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2d ago
By: Seringe ST Touray Former President Yahya Jammeh has dissolved the APRC executive committee led by Yaya Tamba, announcing his personal takeover of the party amid internal divisions. In a strongly-worded address on January 22, 2025, Jammeh cited “internal division, hatred, and backstabbing” as key challenges facing the party. “That being the case, today the ..read more
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2d ago
By: Seringe ST Touray This evening, in an impromptu interview with GRTS, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Muktar Touray addressed the growing concerns over a series of violent criminal incidents that have unfolded in The Gambia in recent weeks. These events have been marked by a disturbing increase in armed robberies, with today’s robbery ..read more
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3d ago
By: The Fatu Network Editorial This afternoon, armed robbers targeted Access Bank in Brusubi, completing the heist in three minutes and fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspects, armed with pistols, entered through the main entrance and left in a Benz V-Boot vehicle. Later, in Kunkujang Badjie Estate, a Western Union bureau was ..read more