The Alkamba Times

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Sep 9

Hijab Beauty with Brains! Meet Alkamba Native who joined the US Air Force! Khadijah Ceesay, a Gambian-born American and native of Alkamba, made history by becoming a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. She becomes the first female officer from The Gambia to…

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Meet Alkamba Native who joined the US Air Force!

Khadijah Ceesay, a Gambian-born American and native of Alkamba, made history by becoming a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. She becomes the first female officer from The Gambia to…

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · 8 h

TAT Exclusive: Reaping Ruin: Gambian Farmers Crushed by Harvester Fees and Broken Promises in Jahally–Pacharr alkambatimes.com/tat-exclusive-… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By Ebrima Mbaye In the fertile plains of The Gambia’s Central River Region, the Jahally–Pacharr Rice Field, a beacon of agricultural promise since its establishment in 1984, now stands as a stark...

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

Hundreds March in The Gambia as GALA Demands Sweeping Anti-Corruption Reforms alkambatimes.com/hundreds-march… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By Ebrima Mbaye and Alieu Ceesay Hundreds of Gambians, including young people, students, politicians, civil society activists, and women, flooded the streets of Kanifing in a powerful display of...

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · 11 h

Gambians Rally Against Corruption: GALA Praises Nationwide Protests alkambatimes.com/gambians-rally… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. Thousands of Gambians took to the streets on Wednesday in a powerful display of unity against corruption, prompting a heartfelt statement of gratitude from Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA). The...

The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · 20 h

Sanyang Community Demands Dissolution of VDC Over Alleged Misconduct and Unauthorized Land Deals alkambatimes.com/sanyang-commun… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By: Kebba Ansu Manneh In a move reflecting deep-seated frustrations, the Sanyang Development Fund (SDF) and Sanyang UK Association (SUKA) have formally petitioned the Brikama Area Council (BAC) to...

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · 20 h

Sanyang Community Demands Dissolution of VDC Over Alleged Misconduct and Unauthorized Land Deals alkambatimes.com/sanyang-commun… via @TheAlkambaTimes

The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 24

The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Omar Cham, resumed the high-profile sex trafficking trial of Ajibola Shade, alias Tubab, on Wednesday, as prosecution witness Seedy Bojang faced intense cross-examination. Shade faces six criminal counts, including trafficking in…

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 24

Darboe emphasized that The Gambia’s potential for greatness is being squandered by those who steal public resources. “If no one stole or lied, this country would have been the greatest on the continent,” he said, rallying the crowd to demand transparency and integrity from their…

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet image. Darboe emphasized that The Gambia’s potential for greatness is being squandered by those who steal public resources. “If no one stole or lied, this country would have been the greatest on the continent,” he said, rallying the crowd to demand transparency and integrity from their…

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

After the GALA Protest: Who is the winner? alkambatimes.com/after-the-gala… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By Bakary Manneh The euphoria surrounding the GALA protest against entrenched government corruption brought together Gambians across political and tribal lines, resulting in the largest protest...

The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

High Court Hears Chilling Details in Sex Trafficking Trial: Accused Allegedly Pocketed D1,000 Daily from Victims alkambatimes.com/high-court-hea… via @TheAlkambaTimes

The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

Chairman Darboe: President Barrow Should Join Anti-Corruption Protest to Prove Commitment alkambatimes.com/chairman-darbo… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By: Bakary Mankajang In a bold statement during GALA anti-corruption protest at Westfield, Yankuba Darboe, chairman of the Brikama Area Council, called on President Barrow to join the demonstration...

The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

The petitions addressed a litany of grievances, from alleged corruption in the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) to a $30 million petroleum scandal, the 2022 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) crisis, mismanagement in local councils, and dubious land allocations. The demonstration, marked…

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet image. The petitions addressed a litany of grievances, from alleged corruption in the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) to a $30 million petroleum scandal, the 2022 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) crisis, mismanagement in local councils, and dubious land allocations. The demonstration, marked…

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

Photos from GALA's massive anti-corruption protest, rallying young people nationwide around a shared goal: demanding accountability and justice.

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet image. Photos from GALA's massive anti-corruption protest, rallying young people nationwide around a shared goal: demanding accountability and justice.

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

Explore the Wednesday , July 22, 2025, edition of the Alkamba Times digital copy, featuring the latest breaking news and top stories. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of major events and developments. Visit alkambatimes.com to read more.

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet image. Explore the Wednesday , July 22, 2025, edition of the Alkamba Times digital copy, featuring the latest breaking news and top stories. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of major events and developments. Visit alkambatimes.com to read more.

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

Bridging the Gap: CRR Champions People-Powered Governance Through ActionAid-Led Dialogue alkambatimes.com/bridging-the-g… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. In a powerful demonstration of participatory governance, ActionAid International, The Gambia (AAITG), through its Local Rights Programme (LRP) 8 & 11 office in Kudang, in collaboration with the...

The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

Dr. Kebba Daffeh Urges Creation of Animal Welfare Unit to Enforce 2020 Animal Health Act alkambatimes.com/dr-kebba-daffe… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By Kebba Ansu Manneh Renowned Gambian animal welfare advocate Dr. Kebba Daffeh has emphasized that the effective implementation of the 2020 Animal Health Act is “virtually impossible” without...

The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 23

GALA’s Massive Anti-Corruption Protest Set to Shake The Gambia Today alkambatimes.com/galas-massive-… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. Today, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the streets of Kanifing Municipality will come alive as Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) leads a historic, peaceful protest to demand accountability, transpare...

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 22

Gambia Confirms First Mpox Case, Triggers Nationwide Response alkambatimes.com/gambia-confirm… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. The Ministry of Health of The Gambia has confirmed the country’s first case of Mpox, detected on July 18, 2025, through its routine surveillance system, prompting an immediate public health response....

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 22

Pakistani National Faces Seven Charges in Banjul Court for Impersonation and Fraud alkambatimes.com/pakistani-nati… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By: Sainabou Sambou A Pakistani national, Atif Amin, was arraigned before Magistrate Krubally at the Banjul Magistrates’ Court on Monday, facing seven criminal charges, including impersonation,...

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 21

Witness Testifies to Trust in Businessman Allegedly Robbed of Millions in Banjul alkambatimes.com/witness-testif… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By Sainabou Sambou The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Omar Cham, heard compelling testimony on Monday in the ongoing trial of Seedy Faal, who stands accused of robbing businessman...

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The Alkamba Times@TheAlkambaTimes · Jul 21

Tambadou’s ditching- betrayal of the century? alkambatimes.com/tambadous-ditc… via @TheAlkambaTimes

TheAlkambaTimes's tweet card. By D. A. Jawo Indeed, every genuine Gambian who loves and cherishes his/her citizenship should condemn the recent decision by the government of President Adama Barrow to withdraw its support for Ba...

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