Wake Up! It’s high time for Gambians to wake up to the wicked fraud that former president Yahya Jammeh is

- Advertisement - By Katim Seringe Touray, PhD The title of this article is inspired by the Bob Marley and the Wailers song, Wake Up and Live! That song, as it happened, was an inspiration Anthony Davis, who co-authored it with Bob Marley, had one...

On new tourist arrivals!

From the look of things, this year's tourism promises to be a pulsating one with arrival numbers. It is true that since covid-19 wreaked havoc with the restriction of travels, many countries, especially in this part of Africa, suffered a great...

City center opens in Kotu: A landmark boost for Gambia’s retail, tourism sectors

Hon. Abdou Jobe, Minister for Tourism and Culture, also addressed attendees, highlighting the strategic importance of City Center’s location. He emphasised that private sector investments such as this play a pivotal role in enhancing the tourism...

British High Commission hosts King’s Birthday reception, reaffirms friendship with Gambia

This year’s King’s Birthday Party, she noted, was celebrated under the theme: ‘Health and Wellbeing’, a theme that mirrors the shared priorities of both countries. Good health is the foundation of prosperity, and wellbeing is the measure of a...

State opposes ex-soldier’s bail application, says condition treatable in Gambia

Upon reviewing the report, it is evident that the applicant’s general condition is stable and not life-threatening. The doctor did not indicate any need for consent or urgent intervention. Had the situation been critical, Mr Sanyang would not have...

Liberia Regains UN Tourism Membership After 13 Years

After thirteen long years of absence, Liberia has officially reclaimed its seat at the global tourism table, regaining full membership in the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The announcement marks a significant diplomatic...

For a day or two, for monsoon football

Who wants to go out when it’s raining—unless there is a football match! With no ladder or stair, it was no problem for people who climbed onto tin-shed roofs, jumping off from nearby concrete buildings to get a view. When the ball fell on the wet...

TUI Maiden Flight for 2025/2026 Winter Tourism Season welcomes At BIA

By: Yunus S. Saliu Following the official declaration of the 2025/2026 winter tourism opening in the first week of October in Destination Gambia, the TUI maiden flight from Belgium was on Friday, 24th October, 2025, and received at the Banjul...

Things are falling apart: Disillusion and disconnect at the Gambia’s grass-roots under Adama Barrow

- Advertisement - By Alkali Dibba Adama Barrow rose to power in 2017 as the embodiment of hope for a peaceful departure from tyranny, a promise of transformation. But eight years on, many ordinary Gambians feel that “the centre is shaking”:...

The petrol powered mechanical elephant which had kids awestruck on Seaburn beach

We’ve all heard of donkey rides on the beach - but Sunderland had a quirky treat for children 75 years ago. Back in 1950, Wearside youngsters turned out in all weathers to enjoy rides on the back of a mechanical elephant. He brought joy to...

Gambian Dr Omar Bah helps US immigrants navigate fear under Trump policies

- Advertisement - A decade after founding Providence’s Refugee Dream Centre, Bah says refugees and asylum seekers face renewed anxiety amid ICE raids and policy shifts — but community partnerships continue to provide hope and stability By G Wayne...

Gambian minor arrested in Bologna after attempted kidnapping of newborn

A Gambian minor has been arrested in Bologna after allegedly attempting to kidnap a newborn baby from a stroller on Via Carracci, near the city’s high-speed train station, on Sunday, October 19. According to reports from Corriere della Sera, the...

Gambian Women’s Team Departs for Historic WAFCON Qualifiers Against Kenya

By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia National Women’s Scorpions have departed Dakar for a historic double-header against Kenya in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. Ahead of their departure, the team received a motivational address from...

Banjul Cultural Festival Taskforce Gears Up for 2025 Celebration

By: Yunus S. Saliu The task force committee responsible for organizing the Banjul Cultural Festival has reconvened to begin preparations for the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the festival, scheduled for December. The meeting was held at the...

Harambee Starlets: Nine years of waiting, one glorious return to WAFCON

The roar of triumph from the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal, on October 28, 2025 echoed far beyond the pitch. It carried the joy, resilience, and dreams of an entire nation. After nearly a decade in the wilderness, Kenya’s Harambee Starlets are...

GAMBIA’S AMBASSADOR PRESENTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO PRESIDENT OF GUINEA

- Advertisement - Editor’s Note: This statement is published verbatim as received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad. The Fatu Network has made no editorial changes to its content. BANJUL, 21st...

The last rainforest in Nigeria is dying fast

A laborer holding a chain saw cuts through a log of wood at the edge of Agoi-Ibami forest in Agoi-Ibami town, Nigeria July 21, 2025. While efforts by some local conservationists are geared towards preserving the forest at Agoi-Ibami, the rate of...

US updates $15,000 visa bond list — Should Indian travellers worry?

The US has updated the list of nations whose citizens would be required to post a visa bond before entering America. The visa bond list has been revised by removing Mali from the up to $15,000 visa bond list, bringing the total to six. After Mali...

Police warn against unsafe beach activities as drowning cases rise

The GPF urges parents and guardians to be vigilant, especially during the popular “Sunday Beach” gatherings, when large crowds, including minors, frequent the coastline without proper supervision. The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with the...

Gambia secures over D50M in ECOWAS humanitarian assistance for refugees, IDP

The official presentation and signing ceremony took place at the ECOWAS Head Office in Fajara, marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s commitment to localisation and grassroots empowerment. The funds, channelled through the Gambia Red Cross...