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Lawyer K. Jallow Account During the visit of the Detainees Protesters

Counsel K. Jallow, the legal representative for GALA, gathered troubling accounts from detainees held in multiple police stations during her visit.

Counsel K. Jallow visited four police stations, and explained the conditions and alleged mistreatment of detainees. The information, gathered from the detainees themselves, paints a picture of a harsh arrest process and poor cell conditions.

At the Kairaba Kotu Police Station, five detainees were seen, including Yusef Tellor, Bakary J. Sanyang, Abdoulie T. Bah, Refine Camara, and Badou Secka.

According Badou Secka, a minor, collapsed while in a cell. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and subsequently returned to police custody. Badou Secka has poor eyesight and requires glasses, which he reportedly lost during his arrest.

At the Kotu Police Station, detainees Fallu Gallas Ceesay, Lamin Sey, Lamin Marigo, Ansumana Touray, and Bakary Jammeh were reported to be physically fine, but they did express complaints about the small ventilation in their cells.

At Bakoteh Police Station, where Lamin Daffeh, Ali Cham (alias Killer), and Sissoho Ace were detained. Ali Cham stated that he was brutalized and manhandled by a group of five to seven police officers, which resulted in bruises on his chest and a torn shirt.

Sissoho Danso reported being manhandled and slapped hard on his back. He identified the officer who hit him as Kebba Jallow, an officer from the 2025 recruit intake. Furthermore, Musa Conteh and Ebriama Jatta were reportedly handled roughly.

Ebrima Jatta claimed his shoulder was dislocated and that he was experiencing pain. He accused a police officer, Superintendent Sarr, the commander on the ground, of being responsible for the incident.

Counsel K. Jallow's final stop was the Kanifing Police Station, where she met with Alieu Sarr, Yahya Jaiteh, Sulayman Manga, and Toumani Colley. Based on the accounts she gathered, the detainees concluded that the manner of arrest was harsh.

Source: Kexx Sanneh

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Press Conference (Journalist vs PURA)

Journalist: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. My first question is this: Now that you have put in place a price floor of GMD 50 per GB, GSM companies cannot charge lower than that. Isn’t this anti-competitive, and doesn’t it go against the principle of a free market?

PURA: We understand the concern. But this was necessary because the price war created unsustainable conditions. Operators were running below cost, networks were congested, and quality was deteriorating. Our role is to balance consumer protection with industry sustainability.



Journalist: You keep saying the market “collapsed” or was “about to collapse.” Can you clarify exactly what PURA means by market collapse? Has it already collapsed, or was it only at risk?

PURA: What we mean is that operators were engaged in unsustainable pricing. If this had continued for another two to three months, operators would not have been able to sustain services, and investment would have stalled. That is what we mean by “collapse.”



Journalist: Many Gambians were satisfied with the competition and cheaper data. Consumers felt they were winning. How do you reconcile that with PURA’s claim that this move protects consumers, not companies?

PURA: Cheap data that doesn’t work is no victory for consumers. People were buying data but could not use it effectively because of congestion. Our responsibility is to make sure the service is reliable, not just cheap.

Journalist: People are saying some GSM operators lobbied PURA because a competitor’s promotion was hurting their business. Did PURA receive direct complaints from operators before this intervention?

PURA: As a regulator, we constantly engage with all operators. But our decision was based on market realities and the figures we reviewed, not lobbying. The sustainability of the sector is our priority.



Journalist: You mentioned that promotions are not supposed to last more than two months. Why didn’t PURA just enforce that rule instead of imposing a permanent floor that affects the whole market?

PURA: Promotions are temporary, yes, but the situation escalated beyond a normal promotion. It turned into a destructive price war. We had to step in with a more permanent corrective measure to restore balance.



Journalist: You said operators were “running at a loss.” But your consultancy report is not yet finalized. Did PURA independently verify these costs, or are you relying on assumptions and company figures?

PURA: We receive regular financial reports from operators. Based on those numbers and early findings from the consultancy, we concluded that they were running below cost. It was an informed decision, not just an assumption.

Journalist: Finally, many Gambians feel this decision punishes them. Data is now more expensive than it was just weeks ago. What do you say directly to consumers who feel let down?

PURA: We ask for patience. This intervention is to protect consumers in the long run. Reliable, sustainable service with continuous investment is better than cheap, unreliable service that cannot last.
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Open letter to President Adama Barrow
Dear Mr. President,
A Concern Educationist Made
A Call to Reform Madarasa Education and Integrate STEM for National Development.

It is time for the government and all education stakeholders in The Gambia to pay serious attention to a crucial, yet often overlooked, segment of our school-going population those enrolled in Madarasa schools. Reports suggest that nearly 20% of children in our country attend Arabic-based institutions. However, these students are largely confined to learning only Islamic studies, particularly the memorization and recitation of the Qur’an, without exposure to other essential academic disciplines.

This narrow focus limits their future prospects. While many of these students go on to become Qur’anic teachers, Imams, or preachers, the current curriculum does not provide pathways for them to become lawyers, engineers, electricians, Microsoft developers, or professionals in sectors critical to national growth. In an era where science, technology, and innovation shape economies, this exclusion is not just unfortunate it is a national concern.

It is fair to say that this 20% of our student population is being unintentionally exempted from becoming active contributors to the broader workforce. The result is a growing number of young people whose talents and potential are underutilized simply because their schools do not equip them with the skills needed in today’s economy.

This is why we urgently call for the expansion and reform of the Madarasa curriculum to include Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). A reformed system would not only continue to nurture religious scholars but also prepare students to thrive in diverse professional fields. With the right support and political will, our Arabic schools can become incubators for both faith and innovation.

We also urge the President, ministry of Education and concern stakeholders to treat this issue as a matter of national development, not political strategy. Education reform should be led by experienced educators, curriculum experts, and STEM professionals, in collaboration with Islamic scholars. Only through such inclusive and forward-thinking partnerships can we build an educational system that leaves no child behind.

Let us seize this opportunity to empower every Gambian child regardless of the type of school they attend with the tools they need to succeed and contribute meaningfully to our nation’s future.
Sincerely
Mr. Saikou Leigh

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Toro Alasan Youths Association for Development were giving out 100 bags fertilizers to the Village Farmers as a loan after harvesting they will pay each bag of Fertilizer for two bag of groundnuts and three bags of fertilizer will pay one bag of Coscos.
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Ahmed Aidara was in the Gambia on 25th December 2022.
who is Ahmed Aidara?
In the January 23 local elections, the star host of Zik FM, who wore the colors of the opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi, defeated Aliou Sall, younger brother of Macky Sall and outgoing mayor of Guédiawaye, one of the main communes in the suburbs of Dakar.

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