She is the fourth Cabinet minister to have tested positive for covid-19 in The Gambia. Three other ministers plus the vice president have all been initially tested positive for the virus, while Health Minister Ahmadou Lamin Samateh is under quarantine.
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Gambia registers 1 new case of covid-19
Apr 20, 2020, 1:04 PM
The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed one new positive case of covid-19, bringing the total number to 10.
UDP & Sheriffo Sonko’s case adjourned
Aug 6, 2020, 9:52 AM
The civil case involving the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and Sheriffo Sonko, the current chairperson of Brikama Area Council has been adjourned by the High Court.
Gambia gets 2 new covid-19 cases
Jul 6, 2020, 12:39 PM
The Ministry of Health on Friday confirmed two new coronavirus cases, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 57 in The Gambia.
Senegalese diplomat denies rape allegation
Apr 30, 2020, 1:58 PM
A Senegalese diplomat in The Gambia accused of raping a 17-year-old “mentally challenged” girl within the Greater Banjul Area has vehemently denied the accusation, describing it as “totally false, misleading and a plot” to extract money from him and tarnish his image and character as a diplomat.
UTG School of Journalism joins covid-19 fight with films on stigma & discrimination
May 12, 2020, 11:32 AM
As The Gambia continues to register new confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (covid-19), there is an urgent need for multi-dimensional messaging and sensitisation of communities across various platforms.
Yankuba’s defence says TRRC has not complied with court
Apr 8, 2020, 2:25 PM
Defence Counsel Abdoulie Sissoho, representing Yankuba Touray in a murder case, on 6 April, 2020, told the court before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court that the TRRC has not complied with the court when the commission was subpoenaed to produce a statement made by Alagie Kanyi. He added that the report brought by Mariama Singhateh from the commission was not the proper one.
Gambia to engage U.S. to investigate death of Momodou Lamin Sisay
Jun 3, 2020, 2:05 PM
Banjul, 2nd June 2020: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia has learnt with regret the unfortunate incident in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America, that resulted in the death of Mr. Momodou Lamin Sisay, a 39 year old Gambian on Friday 29th May 2020.
JAIDTOC thumbs up DLEAG for stance against drug trafficking
Apr 27, 2020, 11:40 AM
The president of Journalists Against Illicit Drug Trafficking and Organised Crimes (JAIDTOC), Momodou Kanteh has praised the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) for its position on drug trafficking in the country. He said the leadership at the agency seems to be committed to the fight against illicit drugs in The Gambia.