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Constitutional invalidity, security of tenure and judicial remedies: Reflections on Modou Ceesay v AG
Africa A reflection on constitutional vacancy, the protection of independent constitutional offices, and the consequences of unconstitutional executive action. By Abdoulie Fatty The Supreme Court’s decision in Modou Ceesay v Attorney General will, rightly so, be remembered as one of the more important constitutional decisions delivered under the current dispensation.
Police Arrest 144 in Demolition Exercise in KM & Brikama – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Abdoulie Fatty The police operations team engaged in demolishing structures along the public highways have so far arrested 144 people as of 17 November 2023. The number of people arrested in Kanifing Municipality (KM) 119 while the total arrest in Brikama is 25. 13 people were released on bail with strict warning by the police. This number was confirmed by the police spokesperson. The operations will continue on Monday.
Police Arrest 13 in Brikama for Violating Demolition Order – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Abdoulie Fatty The Gambia Police Force on Wednesday arrested and detained thirteen (13) people in Brikama for violating the demolition order. They were detained at Brikama and Brusubi Police Stations. The 13 arrestees included women vendors. Some allegedly returned to the place the police had already cleared and asked them not to occupy anymore while some were shopkeepers who were informed to move but they refused.
Victims of Mass Demolition Express Concerns over Economic Hardships – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Abdoulie Fatty Victims of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) demolition exercise have expressed concerns over their economic hardships as they continue on their mass demolition exercises within the Greater Banjul Area. The exercise focuses on businesses and other structures along the roadsides. The police on Tuesday, 13 November issued notices to the shops and canteens in the Brikama Car Park in Brikama town to vacate or else risk facing the demolition team when next they come.
Gambia: Calm Restored in Manduar
The situation at Manduar village in West Coast Region has calmed now as mediation efforts by government and IEC officials and villagers seem to be working. Yesterday, people from Manduar Mandinka-kunda and Manduar Touba-kunda clashed over alkaloship and issuance of attestation for voters' registration. The aforesaid officials initiated a peace mediation team to solve the situation and we have received reports that the situation is under control at the moment.
Disintegration Of The Coalition: Its Pitfalls – The Standard Newspaper
By Abdoulie Fatty Gambians went to the polls amid a weary, tense and unpredictable backdrop on December 1st 2016. Shrouded by heightened tensions, constructed by the circumstances of the occasion and birthed by the unmistakable importance of what was at stake. The momentousness of the outcome of the polls was not lost on Gambians, both here and in the diaspora.
Gambia: Pre-Match Handshake Continues in Gambian League Despite Coronavirus Fears
Handshake remains a daily occurrence in Gambia's premier league despite fears of the coronavirus. The deadly illness which began December last year in China is eating deep into rest of the world leading World Health Organisation's declaration of the virus a pandemic. While there are no known cases of it in The Gambia just yet, the epidemic is known to spread through various means including handshakes.
Gambia: Samger Vs Gunjur Pictorial
A second division fixture featuring Samger Football Club and Gunjur over the weekend ended 2-1 in the former's favour. Tumani Jagne's effort in the 27th minute and Sulayman Keita's delectable shot earned Samger all the spoils despite Gunjur's Salif Bojang halving the deficit. Below are pictures of both teams battling on Friday.
Gambia: 'We Have Nothing to Lose,' Tallinding Gaffer
Tallinding United have got nothing to waste says coach Sanna Darboe. Sanna's remarks followed a boring goalless affair between them and former league champions Wallidan. The Buffer Zone Boys were pinned to the back but recuperated to turn the heat on the visitors in the second period. 'My first half wasn't good because Wallidan dominated the possession.
Gambia: Wallidan's Omar - 'Our Goalkeeper Saved us'
Wallidan's goalkeeper Sulayman Jallow over the weekend came in for plaudits from his coach after a brilliant reaction spared the Blue Boys' of their blushes. In a match staged at the Serrekunda East mini-stadium, Omar Jobe a trainer at the club deputising boss Foday Bah, also rued his charges profligacy in front of goal in a duel ending a drab goalless affair against Tallinding United. 'Although we dominated the first half but we couldn't capitalise on our chances. It was away game.
Gambia: Super Nawettan Semis - Kombo East Facing Brikama, West Battle Manjai
Kombo East are billed to face Brikama while Manjai slug it out with Serekunda West in the semi-final battles of the Africell-sponsored Super Nawettan. The matches begin today at the Serrekunda East Park featuring Manjai and Serrekunda West at 4:30pm. The other semi-final encounter takes place tomorrow at the same venue. Brikama sailed into the semis after dumping BEM 3-1 with goals from Abdoulie Baldeh, Lamin Badjie and Pappis Nyassi.
Gambia: SK West Await Today's Winner for Super Nawettan Final
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Gambia: Coach Sorry for Banjul's Super Nawettan Exit
Banjul Coach Major Saine has offered a groveling apology for his side's exit of the Africell sponsored Super Nawettan. Banjul failed to pick meaningful wins as their strikers battled severe goal profligacy in a trend that had them bowing out earlier than thought. 'We're apologizing to the Banjul public for going out of the tournament in the group stage. We have created lot of chances but we have not been clinical. Respect to the players in the spirit of football.
Gambia: SK West Coach On Sukuta Win - 'It Was a Hectic Game'
Serrekunda West coach Modou Lamin Gassama is relieved over his side scraping past former Super Nawettan champions Sukuta. It took a lone goal from Muhammed Kone in the 15th minute to inflict damage at the Manjai Father Gough mini-stadium yesterday evening. 'It was very hectic and we got an early goal and we scored in the first fifteen minutes of the game. Thank God we have positive results.
Gambia: Ninety-One Vehicles Burnt During Jeshwang Gas Explosion
Abdourahman Jallow owner of a mechanic garage near the gas bottling factory that caught fire on Sunday, told Foroyaa that ninety-one vehicles of his got burnt during the recent fire outbreak. Explaining how he got to know about the incident, Jallow said he was called on Sunday evening by the watchman who informed him that the garage was on fire. He said he rushed and found out that the fire had engulfed the entire premises.
Gambia: Gas Bottling Factory On Fire
Hadim, a gas bottling factory and surrounding within the Kanifing Industrial Area, was ravaged by fire last night. A lot of effort was made by the fire service given their limited resources and equipment but containing the fire was a big challenge. The destruction is massive, including dozens of vehicles. At the time of going to press the fire had reduced in size though it was still on.
Germany-based Player Badjie Gives to Somita Teams
Lamin Badjie, a Germany-based Gambian player over the weekend gave out a set of jerseys to teams in Somita By Abdoulie Fatty Lamin Badjie, a Germany-based Gambian player over the weekend gave out a set of jerseys to teams in Somita. Receiving the items, Fasalong Colley, team coordinator said the donation came from a native of Somita, in the person of Lamin Badjie fondly called Lang Fulo comprising 20 sets of jerseys distributed among the Schools and teams in Somita.
Gambia: Soldiers Graduate After Completing Engineering Course
By Mustapha Jallow And Abdoulie Fatty Twenty members of the Gambia Armed Forces' (GAF) Engineering Unit on Wednesday January 30th 2019, were awarded certificates after completing a three month course. The graduation ceremony was done at the Yundum Barracks, where they were paraded in the presence of Senior Military Officers, including representatives from ECOMIG. The aim of the course is to train officers on electricity, road leveling, solar, plumbing, carpentry, welding etc.
Gambia: Wrestler Faints, Hospitalised in Severe Weekend Defeat
By Abdoulie Fatty A wrestler over the weekend fainted after sustaining severe beatings. Held at the Serrekunda West mini-stadium, Abo Sarr of Ebo Town endured a night to forget in the lead up to his shock loss to "Sakajor" of Jabang Mbolloh. The two went into hand swinging at whistle of start as Sakajorr rained blows on Abo Sarr who ended up face-down in the sands for minutes before been stretchered off to a awaiting ambulance headed for the hospital.
Wrestler Faints, Hospitalised in Severe Weekend Defeat
A wrestler over the weekend fainted after sustaining severe beatings. By Abdoulie Fatty A wrestler over the weekend fainted after sustaining severe beatings. Held at the Serrekunda West mini-stadium, Abo Sarr of Ebo Town endured a night to forget in the lead up to his shock loss to “Sakajor” of Jabang Mbolloh.
SK East Grabs Super Nawettan Title
By Abdoulie Fatty Joy overtook the Serrekunda East zone after they spanked Brikama on post-match penalties to secure the Semlex-sponsored Super Nawettan title. Abdoulie Baldeh fired in the opening goal in the 46th minute before Serrekunda East and multiple-time winners of the tournament responded with an equalizing goal in the 55th minute. Post-match ended with East securing the main staked prize on 4-3 penalties. Earlier on, Manjai clinched third-place beating Banjul 2-0.
Gambia Vs Benin Match Pictorial
By Abdoulie Fatty The Gambian flag on display Gambia' starting line up Benin national team line up The two captains in pre-match routine The game underway as Sohna chases down Benin's Adeti Jordan Gambia's Modou Jobe in-plays Ebou Adams attempts to block Benin's Dossou Joel Captain Pa Modou Jagne trying to win the ball over from Benin's Pote Ebrima Sohna passes as his shin-pad comes off Lamin Jallow cutting in before scoring Gambia's equaliser Gambia's Tom Saintfiet in his post-game remarks
Gambia vs Benin Match Pictorial
By Abdoulie Fatty
Gambia: Brikama, East Set up Thrilling Super Nawettan Final
By Abdoulie Fatty And Sulayman Bah Brikama and Serrekun East will square it out in the final of the Semlex-sponsored Super Nawettan. Brikama sailed to the final grand occasion after jettisoning off Manjai on 1-0. The feat sees them on the cusp of slugging it out with multiple-time tournament winners SerreKunda East who swaggered over Banjul Sunday night. A lone goal from Alagie Kujabi in the first-half was enough to wreak havoc on the Capital-based outfit.
Brikama, East Set up Thrilling Super Nawettan Final
By Abdoulie Fatty and Sulayman Bah Brikama and Serrekun East will square it out in the final of the Semlex-sponsored Super Nawettan. Brikama sailed to the final grand occasion after jettisoning off Manjai on 1-0. The feat sees them on the cusp of slugging it out with multiple-time tournament winners SerreKunda East who swaggered over Banjul Sunday night. A lone goal from Alagie Kujabi in the first-half was enough to wreak havoc on the Capital-based outfit.
Banjul Romp Foni in Comprehensive Quarter-final Victory
Foni Super Nawettan team have been sent packing after losing 3-0 yesterday evening to Banjul. The City Boys raced into the lead in the 60th minute after Assan Gaye’s shot took a deflection on a Foni defender finding its way into the net. Just before the Southwest side could get over the first goal, Banjul struck again with Lamin Jarju netting the second three minutes later.
Super Nawettan: Manjai Reaches Semis
Manjai zone have reached the semis of the Semlex co-sponsored Super Nawettan after dumping Gunjur on penalties. Regular time ended one –all with Manjai scoring the opener in the 36th minute via Ousman Tamba. Tamba slotted home after beating the goalkeeper having been fed by Mustapha Jassey. The former Champions Gunjur rallied to grab an eventual equaliser in the 65th minute after previous tournament best player Memba Fatty tapped home in what’s his second goal so far.
Gambia: We Won't Underrate Any Team - Gunjur Coach
By Abdoulie Fatty Gunjur gaffer Balla Jatta says his side won't be underrating their next opponents in the knockout stages. The South Boys managed a 1-0 win over a much changed Brikama team Sunday evening in a game that raised suspicion of favouritism. 'Ok we are not going to underrate any team. It doesn't matter who we face,' he said, while extolling the game's only scorer and skipper Mbemba Fatty for his heroics. 'Mbemba is a kind of a player who can change the game any minute.
Gambia: Foreign Football Expert for Gambia Women's Game
By Abdoulie Fatty Gambia has acquired the services of a German football expert to aid the country's women's game growth. Monkia Staab, a Uefa Pro -license holder, inked a two-year deal, tasked with helping ensure development of the women's game from bottom up. She voiced delight over her appointment at her unveiling yesterday afternoon.
Gambia: Brikama Coach Denies Favouring Gunjur
By Abdoulie Fatty Brikama Zonal team gaffer Ebrima Jatta has repudiated claims of his side favouring Gunjur by fielding in a weak team. Jatta made a total overhaul of his side making a good number of changes to the Sateba outfit that took on Brufut last Wednesday. The moved had speculation rife amid rumours Jatta deliberately fielded a weak team to help ensure the 2016 cup winners qualification. 'I played my normal game and lost to Gunjur 1-0. We did our best. I'm not disappointed, it's football.
Brikama Coach Denies Favouring Gunjur
Brikama Zonal team gaffer Ebrima Jatta has repudiated claims of his side favouring Gunjur by fielding in a weak team. Jatta made a total overhaul of his side making a good number of changes to the Sateba outfit that took on Brufut last Wednesday. The moved had speculation rife amid rumours Jatta deliberately fielded a weak team to help ensure the 2016 cup winners qualification. ‘I played my normal game and lost to Gunjur 1-0. We did our best. I’m not disappointed, it’s football.
We Won’t Underrate Any Team - Gunjur Coach
Gunjur gaffer Balla Jatta says his side won’t be underrating their next opponents in the knockout stages. The South Boys managed a 1-0 win over a much changed Brikama team Sunday evening in a game that raised suspicion of favouritism. ‘Ok we are not going to underrate any team. It doesn’t matter who we face,’ he said, while extolling the game’s only scorer and skipper Mbemba Fatty for his heroics. ‘Mbemba is a kind of a player who can change the game any minute.
Foreign Football Expert for Gambia Women’s Game
Gambia has acquired the services of a German football expert to aid the country’s women’s game growth. Monkia Staab, a Uefa Pro –license holder, inked a two-year deal, tasked with helping ensure development of the women’s game from bottom up. She voiced delight over her appointment at her unveiling yesterday afternoon.
Gambia: Super Nawettan - Champions Sukuta Bounce Back to Romp Faby
By Abdoulie Fatty And Sulayman BahSuper Nawettan defending champions Sukuta yesterday sprung back from their opening game defeat to Manjai to beat Farato, Abuko Busumbala and Yundum (FABY). In a game held at the Independence Stadium, it took Sukuta 32 minutes to break down FABY's resistance via Amadou Solley who beat the Faby's goalkeeper Omar Joof to the ball to fire into an empty net.
Super Nawettan: Champions Sukuta Bounce Back to Romp FABY
Super Nawettan defending champions Sukuta yesterday sprung back from their opening game defeat to Manjai to beat Farato, Abuko Busumbala and Yundum (FABY). In a game held at the Independence Stadium, it took Sukuta 32 minutes to break down FABY’s resistance via Amadou Solley who beat the Faby’s goalkeeper Omar Joof to the ball to fire into an empty net.
Gambia Arena, Boga to Jammeh - I Will Prove You Wrong
By Abdoulie FattyLatest heavyweight wrestler Borga has vowed to prove his doubters wrong beginning with latest opponent Yaya Jammeh of the police Force. The two are due to face off March 4th in what will be Borga's second duel in Gambia after managing to beat Forza in his debut. That duel ended barely 20 seconds making it the fastest arena battle this season in the heavyweight division.
Gambia: Friendly - Super Nawettan Champs Sukuta Bullies Farato
By Abdoulie FattySuper Nawettan champions Sukuta this week trounced Kombo South district winners Farato United in their first friendly since winning the zonal competition. Played at the Sukuta Football Field, it was a test game organised at the request of Farato who are preparing for the third division qualifiers. In a game that ended 4-2 in Sukuta's favour, both sides tied in the first-half before the Super Nawettan champions occupied the driving seat with two goals in the second phase.
Gambia: Bem Wants D150K in Plot Super Nawettan Title
By Abdoulie FattyThis year's Super Nawettan surprise finalists Barra Essau Mayamba (BEM) are targeting a D150K figure in their plot for the title when the tournament resumes. BEM lost out to Sukuta on penalties but want to go a step further by lifting the trophy. But for this dream to see light of day, according to BEM Zonal Sports Committee chairman Yankuba Marong, the outfit will require D150, 000 in preparations.
Gambia: Gunjur's Coach - We're Targeting Back-to-Back Title Tilt
By Abdoulie Fatty And Yankuba JallowGunjur coach Bakary Bojang has outlined his intentions to scoop the Super Nawettan title on back-to-back. Gunjur won it last year, jettisoning Banjul in the process and a year on, they want that feat re-done. Already, they've won a place into semi-finals after spanking Barra Essau Mayamba (BEM) three unanswered goals in Brikama this week.
Gambian Wrestler Rubbishes Drugs Allegation
By Abdoulie FattyA Gambian wrestler has recently repudiated an opponent's claim that he uses performance-enhancing drugs prior to wrestling battles. Boy-Balla of Club Jabang Mbolloh was accused of using performance-enhancing drugs by opponent Tapha Tine in the duo's recent pre-fight face-to-face. Tine's jibes were in reference to puffed up-looking cheeks that Boy Balla carried the previous season. Replying, Balla said: 'Until day of the event, we will get to know about whether I use them or not.
Gambia: Brikama's Coach - Foni Can Frustrate Any in Super Nawettan
By Abdoulie Fatty and Yankuba JallowBrikama's coach John Ndure believes Foni can frustrate any team in the ongoing Super Nawettan. Foni and Kombo East are the latest inclusions in the widely followed community FiB-sponsored tournament and Ndure insists Foni can work up any team they face. 'I called on all the other sides to desist from underrating the Foni side as they can frustrate any side they meet. I commend them for the nice football they displayed,' Ndure says in post-match remarks.
Gambia: Foni Brefet - Madcobra's Gaffer Urges Committee to Pick Judicious Ref Ahead of Sunday's Semis
By Abdoulie FattyThe Bullock mini-stadium will be the venue as Madcobra aims to shoot down G.B.O.S in what promises to be a must-watch semi-final duel in the Foni Brefet district tourney. And ahead of this Sunday' match, Madcobra's gaffer David Mendy has urged the organising committee to select an unbiased referee to avoid repeat of what he calls a 'dubious penalty' which he claims earned G.B.O.S an eventual equalising goal in their first meeting in the group stage.
Gambia: Foni Brefet - G.b.o.s's Gaffer Gunning for Title
By Abdoulie FattyLamin Jatta, coach of G.B.O.S, is ardent on grabbing the Foni Brefet district nawettan trophy after sailing into the semis. G.B.O.S disposed of arch rivals Ndemban Jola on post-match kicks last weekend after a drab goalless draw in regular time. However, following this victory, Jatta is now buoyed up of making a go for the staked prize. 'This is my first time with the team and my aim is to win the trophy for them,' Jatta says in the aftermath of the game.
Gambia: Brefet - Amsterdam - Late Tumani Slug Out Draw in District Tourney
By Abdoulie FattyThe fixture between Amsterdam's and Late Tumani could only end goalless in the on-going Foni Brefet district tournament. Amsterdam's Salif Badjie fluffed a begging chance before getting booked by the referee for unsporting behavior in the 56th minute. Ebrima Manneh of Late Tumani FC also watched his shot go past the post. Bunja Njie of Amsterdam could have ended the deadlock with goal at his mercy after been put through by Ousman Jatta but chose to dink his shot little wide.
Gambia: Kombo East District Final Rescheduled
By Abdoulie FattyThe Kombo East district tourney is put off on a later date after the first final meeting failed to produce a winner. The sides settled on a one-all score on last Sunday but the organisers opted to reschedule the clash. Ajax's Ousman Jarju packaged home a brilliant effort from a free-kick to open the scoring in the 23rd minute. Fakebba Jaiteh drew level for Faraba in the 44th minute when he slotted in a stunning well curled free-kick.
Gambia: Foni Brefet - GBOS, Madcobra Grind Out Stalemate
By Abdoulie FattyMadcobra and GBOS slugged out a goalless draw last weekend in a first round match in the ongoing Foni Brefet's district tourney. Held at the Bullock mini-stadium, Peter P. Mendy raced Madcobra ahead in the game via the spot-kick in the 67thminute. GBOS fought back walking a similar lane as Adama Manneh also poked home a penalty goal in the 72nd minute. In a tense game that saw both sides viciously fight for the spoils, was also marred by bookings as John P.
Gambia: Ndemban Jola United Spanks Brefet United
By Abdoulie FattyNdemban Jola United eased past Brefet United in another duel in the Foni Brefet tourney courtesy of Modou Lamin Colley's lone goal in the 37th minute. In a fairly contested episode, each side earned a booking from the central referee. Ndemban United's Sulayman Kujabi had the game's most begging chance but spurned it. Both teams were also guilty of wasting opportunities.
Gambia: Referee Attacked in Foni Brefet District Tourney
By Abdoulie FattyA referee over the weekend got attacked by angry supporters. The incident, happened at the ongoing Foni Bereft district tournament in a group game featuring Sutusinjang United and Late Alhagie Omar Barry. United were trailing a goal down before appearing to have equalised via a free-kick in additional time but the referee disallowed the goal. United's skipper Mamadi Ceesay then got sent off after he confronted the referee over the ruling.
Gambia: Foni Berefet's District Tourney - Ndemban FC Wins, Adams Held
By Abdoulie FattyFoni Berefet's District tournament is up and running again with the latest games featuring a draw and a win. Adama Manneh slotted a hat trick and captain Jerreh Sanyang netted the other as Ndemban Manokan Football Club eased past Besse 4-1. In another encounter, Jajil-based Madcobra tied Bajana-based Adams goalless. Mustapha Jassey and Abass Badjie got cautioned for Madcobra and Bajana respectively in a contest the latter dominated throughout.
Gambia: 13 Teams to Slug It Out for Foni Berefet District Trophy
By Abdoulie FattyThirteen teams will slug it out for the Foni Berefet District Sports Nawettan staked prize for the 2017/18 season. Group A comprises Somita, GBoS FC, Besse United, Madcobra and Adams FC with group B making up Ndemban Jola -one the heavyweights of the tourney -, Amsterdam United, hosts Bereft United and Late Tumani FC. Group C is the making of Jolakoto United, Kanjangbina United Late Alh. Omar Barry FC and serial finalists Sutusinjang -one of the district's most formidable sides.
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