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PRESS STATEMENT OF KING FM

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 PRESS STATEMENT KING FM / FLASH TV GAMBIA CEO CONDEMNS ALLEGATIONS LINKING KING FM TO UDP. The Chief Executive Officer of King Media, Alhagi Dawda Secka, has publicly addressed the recent developments surrounding the dismissal of former Mandinka news anchor, Ebrima Jarra. This clarification was made during a live broadcast on King FM, King TV Gambia, and other partner platforms on Monday, 16th June 2025. Mr. Secka categorically refuted rumors suggesting that King FM is owned by a specific ethnic group—particularly the Fula community—or that it operates as a media arm of any political party, especially the United Democratic Party (UDP). He described such claims as baseless, divisive, and misleading. Speaking to journalists from King FM, Mr. Secka emphasized that he is a proud Gambian, a native of Saba Sanjal, and Wolof by tribe. He stressed that his media institutions are built on the foundations of inclusivity, neutrality, and professionalism. In addition to his role in the media,...
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KING FM MANAGEMENT IS TO CLARIFY THE DISMISSAL OF EBRIMA JARRA

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  KING FM/FLASH TV GAMBIA MANAGEMENT TO CLARIFY THE DISMISSAL OF MANDINKA NEWS ANCHOR, EBRIMA JARRA. Following the recent decision by the CEO of King Media, Alhagie Dawda Secka, regarding the dismissal of Mandinka news anchor Mr. Ebrima Jarra, the Management of King FM/Flash TV Gambia wishes to inform the public that a clarify meeting has been convened by the Managing Director, Mr. Babou Ceesay. This meeting is scheduled to take place today, Monday 16th June 2025, immediately after the Wolof news broadcast at 1:00 PM. We acknowledge the public interest in this matter and urge our valued audience and listeners to stay tuned to King FM on 94.7 MHz for any further updates and official statements. — The Management King FM / Flash TV Gambia
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BARROW SET TO INAUGURATE THE USET BRIKAMA CAMPUS.

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  H.E PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW SET TO INAUGURATE THE USET BRIKAMA CAMPUS AND PRESIDE OVER THE FIRST USET CONVOCATION CEREMONY. The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) is pleased to inform the general public that His Excellency President Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia and Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET), will officially inaugurate the ultramodern USET Brikama Campus located in the West Coast Region. In conjunction with this inauguration, President Barrow will also preside over the first-ever USET Convocation Ceremony, celebrating the graduation of students from the Certificate, Diploma, Higher National Diploma, and the first cohort of the Bachelor of Engineering Degree Programme. Event Details 📍 Venue: USET Campus, Brikama, West Coast Region 📅 Date: Saturday, 21st June 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM About the USET Brikama Campus The state-of-the-art USET Campus comprises: 12 Classro...
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The Mandinka News Anchors is to continue their journalism field at Hiltop

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 📻 Media Update – The Mandinka News Anchors 🎙️ Date: June 15, 2025 Source: Sohm Media TV. Sohm Media TV has confirmed through multiple credible social media news publishers—including 360 Media, Keur Fatou, and others—that veteran Mandinka news anchors Ebrima Jarra and Lamin Sanyang have officially moved on from King FM. According to the reports, both respected journalists will now continue their Mandinka news broadcasting at Hiltop Radio (formerly known as Yiriwa FM), marking a new chapter in their professional careers. Their transition has sparked widespread attention within the Gambian media landscape, given their long-standing contribution to community-centered, language-inclusive journalism. Sohm Media TV commends both Jarra and Sanyang for their service and wishes them success in their new endeavor at Hiltop Radio. For more updates, follow us on: 📺 YouTube: Sohm Media TV | Sohm Media Pulaar 📱 Facebook: @SohmMedia “Bringing communities together through credible information...
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Nationwide Protests Against Trump Administration.

  Nationwide Protests Against Trump Administration. Tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets in coordinated protests across all 50 states, in what organizers called the largest nationwide mobilisation since Donald Trump resumed office in January. The demonstrations focused on: Opposition to authoritarianism Criticism of policies favoring the wealthy elite Rejection of harsh immigration enforcement Protesters carried slogans such as: “No Kings” “No crown for the clown” “The Trump fascist regime must go now!” This mobilization reflects widespread concerns over what many see as democratic backsliding and concentration of executive power under the current administration. --- Contextual Notes: "Trump took office again in January" implies this is his second term, likely the result of a successful 2024 re-election. The slogans and tone of the protests signal parallels being drawn by protesters between Trump’s governance and authoritarian regimes. The scale—demonstrations i...
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BREAKING NEWS IRAN LAUNCHES BALLISTIC MISSILES AT ISRAEL

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  Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles at Israel Amid Escalating Retaliation Over Airstrikes . Tehran / Tel Aviv – June 13, 2025 — Tensions in the Middle East have erupted into a new phase of conflict as the Islamic Republic of Iran has launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward Israel, in what Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared a “decisive response” to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The missile attack, confirmed by both Iranian and Israeli defense sources, comes hours after Khamenei vowed to “inflict heavy blows” on Israel. This follows what Iranian authorities describe as the largest Israeli aerial offensive in years, targeting key nuclear infrastructure across Iran. This dramatic escalation also comes in the wake of the reported assassination of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Hossein Salami, along with several other senior Iranian military officials. In a separate targeted incident, six Iranian nuclear scientists were report...
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BREAKING NEWS OF THE GAMBIA 13 JUNE 2025

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  POLICE ARREST FOUR IN ONGOING GANG CLASHES IN SINCHU ALAGIE. Banjul, The Gambia — The Gambia Police Force has confirmed the arrest of four individuals linked to ongoing gang-related violence in Sinchu Alagie, as part of a broader security operation targeting criminal activity across the Greater Banjul Area. On the evening of June 12, 2025, Anti-Crime Unit (ACU) patrol teams conducted intensified operations in several hotspot communities, including Wellingara, Sukuta, Sinchu Alagie, Talinding, Serrekunda, and Brusubi Phase 2. While most areas remained calm, serious disturbances were reported in Sinchu Alagie. A violent altercation occurred at Five Junctions in Sinchu Alagie between two rival groups—the Ghetto Force Crew and the Blackpool Ghetto Crew. The clash appears to be part of a larger pattern of retaliatory violence between the factions. Responding swiftly, police forces arrested four suspects believed to be affiliated with the Ghetto Force Crew: Yaya Jallow Modou Sanneh Muh...
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