Gambia: Study Exposes Fear, Harassment As Barriers Facing Women in Politics

Fear, harassment, and institutional silence continue to shape the political experience of women in The Gambia, a new study has revealed, exposing how violence, intimidation, and… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Yet to Confirm Reported Tragic Deaths of 190 Migrants - Trade Minister

The Minister for Trade, Industry, Employment and Regional Integration Mod K. Ceesay, has said the government of The Gambia is yet to officially confirm reports of the tragic deaths… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Launches Search for Missing Vessel With Gambians Onboard

The Government of The Gambia has expressed deep concern over reports of a missing vessel suspected to have departed from the North Bank Region on 17 November 2025 with Gambian… Read more »

Gambia: The Proliferation of Political Parties in the Gambia Ahead of the National Elections (Presidential & Local Government) Scheduled for December 2026

The Gambia's Leadership Crisis: A Democracy in Peril!!! Read more »

Gambia: UDP's Larry Sisay Says 2026 Budget Serves Politics While Gambians Suffer

Appearing on West Coast Radio's Coffee Time, United Democratic Party (UDP) member Larry M. Sisay has accused the government of dressing political choices in economic language while… Read more »

West Africa: Wanep Holds AGM, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace & Good Governance

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia) recently successfully held its General Assembly Meeting at the NaNA Conference Hall in Kanifing, bringing together… Read more »

Gambia: Young Gambian Ip Visionary Making Global Waves

Bakary Colley, a rising Gambian intellectual property (IP) strategist, is steadily gaining international recognition for his commitment to advancing innovation and… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Youth Must Involve As Voters, Leaders Non-Violently in Upcoming Elections - Jarjue

Executive Director of National Youth Council (NYC), Alagie Jarjue, has challenged Gambian youth to involve as voters, leaders, policy influencers and agents of development,… Read more »

Gambia: Women Underrepresentation in Gambia Political Sphere Undermines Democracy - NHRC Vice Chair

Mrs. Jainaba Johm, the vice chairman at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said the persistent underrepresentation of women in the Gambia's political sphere undermines… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Man Close to Bissau's Ex-President's Arrested With €5m in Suitcase

Portuguese judicial police have seized suitcases containing nearly €5 million from a man reportedly close to former Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló during… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Says Jammeh's Audio Announcements Threat to Gambia's Peace

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has considered the audio pronouncements of Yahya Jammeh, former President of The Gambia as a threat to peace and security as… Read more »

Gambia: National Assembly Extends Jammeh Assets Probe to End-Jan 2026

The National Assembly has approved an extension of time for the Special Select Committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets linked to former president Yahya A.J.J… Read more »

Gambia: Darboe Urges Gambians to Vote UDP for Responsive Governance in 2026

Lawyer A.N.M. Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on Gambians to make a life-changing decision and vote for the UDP in the… Read more »

Gambia: Nothing Can Stop Me From Running for 2029 Elections - - Sonko

The "Martyrs' Day", commemorating the victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024, provided Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko the opportunity to deliver a… Read more »

Gambia: Finance Ministry Borrow From CBG to Settle Karpowership Debt - Minister

In a candid appearance on West Coast Radio's Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Finance Minister Seedy Keita rebutted claims over the widely debated Karpowership arrears, breaking down… Read more »

Gambia: Ex-Barrow Ally Forms New Party, Vows to Rejuvenate Economy

The leader of Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC) Modou Lamin Sima, has pledged to revitalise The Gambia's economy if elected, focusing on job creation, local business… Read more »

Senegal: Faye Signs Decree to Give Prime Minister Sonko More Leverage

The head of State had announced it, and now he is formalising it. By thoroughly reorganising the Prime Minister's Office, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is fulfilling his promise of a… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Targets Economic Stability, Growth As 2026 Budget Priorities

The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, has unveiled the introductory outlook of the 2026 Budget, painting a picture of cautious optimism as the global… Read more »

Gambia: Talib Submits Documents to IEC, Vows to Rescue Gambia

Following the successful submission of the Unite for Nation, Integrity, Transformation and Equality for documents to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for registration,… Read more »

Gambia: Finance Minister Presides Over GRA State-of-the-Art Domestic Tax Office in Soma

The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita has hailed the leadership of Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) for the successful completion of the construction of the… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Is Not Immune to Misuse of Antibiotics - WHO Officer

The Emergency Preparedness and Response officer at the World Health Orgainsation Country office has disclosed that The Gambia like other countries is not immune to the misuse and… Read more »

Gambia: After 35 Witnesses, Jammeh Assets Inquiry Ends Hearings

The National Assembly's long-running inquiry into the sale and disposal of former President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh's assets has reached a major milestone. The Office of the Clerk on… Read more »

Gambia: Flag Pushes for More Women Participation in Politics

The president of the Female Lawyers Association - The Gambia (FLAG), reminded that women in The Gambia are leaders every day at home, in the community, in the economy and in… Read more »

Gambia: EFSCRJ Launches Election Watch to Safeguard Integrity of 2026 Polls

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has launched a nationwide Election Watch Campaign aimed at promoting credible and peaceful elections as the country prepares… Read more »

Gambia: Unicef Celebrates 60 Years in Gambia

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) The Gambia Monday evening celebrated 60 years of unwavering service in The Gambia, defined by enduring partnership with government of… Read more »