Top Stories Dr. Fatima Maada Bio Clarifies Withdrawal from Cambridge Women’s Forum Amid FGM Controversy June 7, 2026 Jarra News By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE – Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr. Her Excellency Madam Fatima Maada Bio, has issued a detailed public statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding her…
Breaking Top Stories Removal of Sierra Leone’s First Lady from Global Women’s Forum Amid FGM Controversy June 7, 2026 Jarra News JarranewsTV Staff Reporter Fatima Jabbe-Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone, has been excluded from the roster of speakers for a significant international conference focused on women’s empowerment. This decision…
Top Stories Dr. Karamo N.M. Sonko: A Gambian Mind of Global Consequence May 31, 2026 Jarra News By Alagi Yorro Jallow The passing of Dr. Karamo N.M. Sonko in London marks not only the loss of an accomplished Gambian scholar, but also the departure of one of…
Top Stories The Appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff Is a Constitutional Power, Not a Seniority Contest May 30, 2026 Jarra News The debate surrounding the appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in The Gambia often generates strong emotions, particularly within military circles where seniority, experience, and years of service…
Editorial Top Stories Nepotism and Betrayal: Why Family Ties Cannot Replace Professional Ethics May 29, 2026 Jarra News The Pest Inside the Corn: How Tribal Loyalty Is Fueling Official Leaks The increasing tendency to disclose privileged, official, and confidential information to the media in The Gambia poses a…
Breaking Top Stories CBG Flags Rising Inflation Amid Middle East Conflict, Maintains Policy Rate May 22, 2026 Jarra News By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter It has been disclosed that the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are exerting pressure on the Gambian economy, contributing to rising inflation…
Breaking Top Stories GRA Set to Honour Nation’s Most Committed Taxpayers at 8th Annual Awards Ceremony May 22, 2026 Jarra News By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter The is set to host its prestigious 8th Annual Taxpayer Awards Ceremony tomorrow, reaffirming the institution’s unwavering commitment to strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation and recognising citizens…
Top Stories Police Chief, Special Prosecutor Discuss Accountability Mechanism May 21, 2026 Jarra News By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter The Inspector General of Police, , on Wednesday, welcomed Special Prosecutor and Senior State Counsel to the Police Headquarters in Banjul for a courtesy engagement focused…
Breaking Top Stories The Gambia and Poland Deepen Strategic Partnership on Information Integrity and Digital Resilience May 20, 2026 Jarra News By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter The Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services on Tuesday welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of Poland in a landmark engagement that further strengthens…
Breaking Top Stories Somali Woman Shot Dead in Minneapolis Following Dispute Over $50 May 20, 2026 Jarra News By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter A Somali woman identified as Aisha Farah Yusuf was reportedly shot and killed in the city of Minneapolis following a dispute over $50, according to local…