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Rising heat poses risks for pregnant women and babies, study warns

Hadram HydaraJune 2, 2026June 2, 20260

By Hadram Hydara A major new study has found that environmental heat exposure places significant strain on both pregnant women…

Hadram HydaraJune 2, 2026June 2, 20260

By Dawda Baldeh The Gambia Balanta Youth Development Association (BAYDA) will host a Balanta Cultural Heritage Exhibition on Saturday, 13…

Seringe S.T. TourayJune 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Written by: Alieu Jallow Despite progress made in recent years, maternal and infant mortality remain among The Gambia’s most pressing…

Seringe S.T. TourayJune 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Written by: Dawda Baldeh Supporters of Colonel Musa Jammeh, Director of Finance of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), have rejected…

Seringe S.T. TourayJune 1, 2026June 1, 20260

Published by: The Fatu Network Months after Burkina Faso’s military government moved to ban places of worship inside public institutions,…

Hadram HydaraMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

By Dawda Baldeh Magistrate Isatou Jallow of the Brusubi Magistrates’ Court has been named TFN Person of the Year 2026,…

Hadram HydaraMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

OPINION By Dr Barra Touray, Cybersecurity lecturer The Gambia stands at a defining political moment. With the 2026 presidential election…

Hadram HydaraMay 31, 2026May 31, 20260

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was honoured with The Fatu Network Impact Award, an international distinction that recognises leaders and…

Seringe S.T. TourayMay 29, 2026May 29, 20260

Banjul, The Gambia – His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has accepted the resignation of the Chief of Defence Staff of…

Seringe S.T. TourayMay 28, 2026May 28, 20260

Published by: The Fatu Network Gambian diplomat and former International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says Israel pressured…