Gambia: UMC Defies IEC Warning, Vows to Register 'No Matter What'

The Unite Movement for Change (UMC) has pushed back firmly against warnings from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), declaring it will go ahead with plans to register as a… Read more »

Gambia: Opposition Parties, Movements, CSOs Advance Coalition Talks

Following the first exploratory meeting, Gambian opposition parties, political movements and civil society organizations convened on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at Baobab Hotel in… Read more »

Gambia: Darboe Backs IEC, Blames NPP Lawmakers Over Election Registration Tensions

United Democratic Party (UDP) flag bearer Ousainou ANM Darboe has defended the independence of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), urging caution against what he described… Read more »

Gambia: NCCE Urges Integrity As Voter Registration Enters Crucial Phase

The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), chairman Momodou A. Sise, has called on Gambians to actively participate in the ongoing 2026 Supplementary Voter Registration… Read more »

Gambia: UDP Leader Vows to Overhaul Civil Service If Elected in Dec 2026

Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, the party leader and secretary general of United Democratic Party (UDP), has pledged to overhaul the country's civil service if elected in 2026, promising a… Read more »

Gambia: Rebuttal - Setting the Record Straight On the ECTN Concession in the Gambia

A Deceptive Narrative Risks Derailing a Critical National Reform Read more »

Gambia: IEC Warns Against Double Registration As It Rolls Out 2026 Voter Registration

The chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Joseph Colley, has announced the commencement of the 2026 Supplementary Voter Registration exercise, warning that no… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Appoints Briton As Special Prosecutor for Jammeh-Era Crimes

The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Hon. Dawda A. Jallow, on Wednesday announced the appointment of a British barrister, Martin Hackett, as the special prosecutor for… Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Let Justice Prevail, Focus On National Development

Mr President, strengthening democratic organs is vital and the cornerstone of any healthy democracy. The Judiciary, which is one of these organs, helps in maintaining… Read more »

Gambia: Darboe Vows One-Term Presidency, Targets Corruption & Inequality

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and Secretary General, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has renewed his presidential ambition, promising to serve only one five-year term if elected,… Read more »

Gambia: Kiang West MP Says Barrow's Numbers On SONA Don't Reflect Reality

Hon. Lamin Ceesay, Member for Kiang West, gave his submission on the State of the Nation debate from government statistics to the daily struggles of ordinary Gambians, arguing that… Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning, Mr President - the Gambia Needs a National Local Content Law Now

Mr President, as The Gambia advances on the path of economic growth and transformation under your leadership, a fundamental question arises: Who benefits most from the growth of… Read more »

Gambia: Lawmakers Demand Urgent Govt Action As Cross-Border Conflict Displaces Families

Lawmakers have issued a strong and unified call for immediate government action to protect Gambian lives and territory, as escalating cross-border conflict continues to displace… Read more »

Gambia: Bilal of Banjul Congratulates Barrow for Banjul's Transformation

Alh. Bai Sainey Secka, the Bilal of Banjul, on behalf of the Banjul Muslim Elders has congratulated the president of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. Adama Barrow and his government for… Read more »

Gambia: Missing Jammeh Assets Report Tabled Before Assembly

The National Assembly was told that a key portion of a major report on the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya A.J.J Jammeh was inadvertently left out, as… Read more »

Gambia: Youth Receive Training On Peaceful Election in Gambia

Young people are actively engaging in training sessions to strengthen community conflict prevention and ensure peaceful elections in The Gambia. Read more »

Gambia: Women's Leadership in Politics and Governance!

Women and gender-diverse people have long struggled for a greater voice in politics. At the time of writing this introduction, only six countries across the world have more than 50… Read more »

Gambia: FLAG Engages Political Parties to Push Women in Leadership Role

As part of their continued advocacy to engage communities on increasing access to justice while strengthening women's political participation, the Female Lawyers Association of The… Read more »

Gambia: Committee Urges Probe Into 63 Court Frozen Jammeh Properties

A special select committee of the National Assembly has called for a fresh investigation into sixty-three landed properties linked to former president Yahya A.J.J Jammeh that were… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Rejects Call to Reprimand Gtboard Over Single-Bidder Contract Award

The government has rejected a National Assembly recommendation that the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) be reprimanded for awarding all contract lots of the eco-lodges project to a… Read more »

Gambia: No Leniency for Reckless Drivers - High Court Affirms Jail Terms

The High Court in Banjul, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has dismissed the appeals of three motorists convicted of dangerous driving offences, affirming the sentences… Read more »

Gambia: 57 Jammeh Properties Frozen By Court Were Never Investigated By Janneh Commission, Report Reveals

The special select committee of the National Assembly has uncovered a gap in the investigation of properties linked to former president Yahya A.J.J Jammeh, revealing that dozens of… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Launches D110m Rice, Millet Project to Boost Food Security

The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the People's Republic of China, has officially launched a major agricultural… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Records D1.68bn Surplus As Revenue Outperforms Budget Target

The government recorded a budget surplus of D1.68 billion dalasis at the end of the 2025 fiscal year after revenue collection exceeded the annual target, according to a statement… Read more »

Gambia: Ministry Admits Lack of Data As Questions Mount On Food Supply, Prices

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment has admitted it does not yet have comprehensive data on domestic consumption of essential food items, raising… Read more »