Adieu, Bruce Asemota – The Standard Newspaper

Veteran journalist Abubacarr Bruce Asemota laid to rest in Siffoe

Also present were Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the High Court, representatives from The Point newspaper, where the late journalist had worked, and former colleagues from the now-defunct Daily Observer newspaper, where he spent many years of his career as well. Speaking at the Siffoe Central Mosque, mourners shared heartfelt tributes, describing Asemota as a devoted Muslim, a loving family man, and a professional who earned his living through honest …

Adieu, Bruce Asemota – The Standard Newspaper

By Justice Ebrima Jaiteh It is with profound sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Mr Bruce Asemota, a seasoned journalist of The Standard newspaper, who departed from us on the evening of Friday, 3rd October, 2025. Bruce was more than a journalist covering the courts; he was a man of integrity, a professional who valued accuracy, fairness, and balance in his reporting. For decades, he distinguished himself as one of The Gambia’s most sea…