Foroyaa Newspaper

By Kebba A.F. Touray The Minister for Petroleum and Energy has provided a detailed response to a  parliamentary report that exposed financial gaps and structural delays in the country’s flagship energy projects. Nani Juwara on Monday responded to the findings of the Public Enterprise Committee (PEC), on the reports of the projects implemented by NAWEC, namely GERMP,  GEAP, and ECOREAP.

By Ndey Sowe The National Youth Parliament (NYP) has called for greater youth participation in democratic governance as the country prepares for presidential elections in December. Opening its 2026 annual sitting, the parliament said young people must be given a stronger voice in decision-making and urged them to promote peaceful elections, accountability and responsible citizenship.

By Mariama Marong A female police officer has told the Bundung Magistrate’s Court that she sustained an injury to her right ankle during an alleged assault involving Ensa Dembelleh at the Abuko Central Abattoir. Police Officer Jainaba Fofana gave evidence before Magistrate K. Bittage on Monday, 6 September, telling the court that the incident occurred while she was on duty at Abuko Batuwal. The Inspector General of Police was represented by ASP B. Camara, while the accused was also present in court.

By Mariama Marong The Revising Court of Brusubi has heard an objection challenging the voter registration of Mamadou Hady Bah, with the objector, Bubacarr Jaiteh, alleging that Bah is not a Gambian citizen and is therefore not entitled to be registered as a voter. The matter is before a Magistrate, with the objector represented by Counsel Ya Kumba Jaiteh.

By Mariama Marong Ebrima Jallow has been granted bail in the sum of D200,000 with two sureties after appearing before Magistrate K. Bittaye of the Bundung Magistrate Court on allegations of assault causing actual bodily harm, criminal trespass and threatening violence against Baboucarr Bah. The Inspector General of Police was represented by ASP B. Camara. The clerk of the court read the charges to Jallow in English and translated them into Wolof.

By Mariama Marong The Brusubi Magistrate’s Court, sitting as a Revising Court, has begun hearing an objection challenging the eligibility of a registered voter, with the objector alleging that the person is not a Gambian citizen and was therefore not entitled to obtain a Gambian voter’s card. The matter is before Magistrate Mam Samba Jallow of the Brusubi Magistrate Court. Ya Kumba Jaiteh represented the objector, Tijan Bojang.

Having been informed that a letter was circulating in social media about Kebba Madi Bojang and instructions to impound on stocks of fertiliser, Foroyaa opened investigation on the matter to determine whether the letter was authentic from both the Minister of Agriculture and the police as well as Mr Kebba Madi Bojang. We are yet to get the opinions of the Minister and the police on the matter.

Foroyaa has received complaints of water and electricity outages and drainage challenges in the Kanifing Municipality, where commercial and residential facilities are interwoven and require steady supply of water and electricity. Most people in the KM area depend on small businesses requiring electricity to function. Water is also extremely required for drinking and sanitation. It amounts to gross inconvenience when outages of essential utilities like water and electricity are not available.

By Kebba AF Touray The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has urged Gambians to remain calm and allow the Revising Courts to determine 1,694 objections filed against voter applications ahead of the December 2026 presidential election. NCCE Chairman Momodou A. Sise said the objections were part of the normal electoral process and should not be treated as criminal allegations.

By Assan Bah Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Major General Ousman Gomez has pledged to strengthen the military’s presence in border communities while urging residents to share timely information with security forces to help prevent crime. Gomez made the commitment during engagements with community leaders in Pakaliba on Thursday, 3 September, and a courtesy call on Lower River Region (LRR) Governor Seedy Lamin Bah in Mansakonko on Friday.