Lamin Sam Jaiteh

Migrants Found in Mass Graves in Libya

At least 21 refugees and migrants from various African countries have been discovered in mass graves near Ajdabiya, eastern Libya, according to the group Refugees In Libya. Survivors say the victims suffered detention, brutal abuse and execution-style killings. The discovery has triggered urgent calls for international...

A Historic Moment as Gambia’s Case Against Myanmar Begins at UN Court

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh THE HAGUE, Jan 12 — The Gambia’s pursuit of justice for the Rohingya people reached a historic milestone on Monday, as the landmark genocide case it filed against Myanmar officially opened at the United Nations’ highest court. This is the most important...
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It’s Christmas afternoon in Banjul, and the city feels electric. The air is thick...

Gambia’s Defence Chief Calls for Continuous Training

By Tida Badjie Lieutenant General Mamat O.A. Cham, Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia...

Senegal vs Botswana: Teranga Lions kick off AFCON 2025 campaign against a resilient Botswana side

Senegal and Botswana square off today in Tangier as the 2025 Africa Cup of...

Mothers, Hustlers, Survivors: The Stories Behind Gambia’s Vibrant Street Stalls

By Biran Gaye Before daylight reaches Tabokoto, Sukuta Conteh, 39, is already up. The town...

Truth in the Crosshairs: The Enduring Legacy of Deyda Hydara in Gambian Journalism

By Biran Gaye On a December night in 2004, bullets tore through the darkness on...

Inside the Daily Struggle – and Growing Hope – of Gambia’s Hard of Hearing Community

Before the first ‘Gele-gele’ (commuter van) rattles through Lamin’s busy streets, Marie Beyai has...

Savouring the Heart of Senegambia with Every Bite and Sip at Rahma’s Kitchen

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Rahma’s Kitchen on Duplex Road in Kololi is a vibrant little...

Young Gambian Farmers Harness Technology to Revolutionise Rice Farming in Kartong

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Kartong, Southern Gambia — On a bright morning in Kartong, the...

The Stain of 2017 & The Jammeh Return

By Ebrima Baldeh I was at the airport on January 21st, 2017, when Jammeh, who...

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Migrants Found in Mass Graves in Libya

At least 21 refugees and migrants from various African countries have been discovered in...

A Historic Moment as Gambia’s Case Against Myanmar Begins at UN Court

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh THE HAGUE, Jan 12 — The Gambia’s pursuit of justice for...

Police Step Up Crackdown on Irregular Migration in Jinack Islands

The Gambia Police Force has stepped up efforts against irregular migration in the Jinack...

A Bus and Van Collision Along Farafenni-Bereto Road Kills 7

By Biran Gaye A road accident just outside Farafenni has left seven people dead, making...