March 22, 2023
Gambia: Banjul-UDP Announces Low Key Nomination Due to Ramadan, Lent
As political parties and some independent candidates have already filed their nomination to the country's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of the much anticipated Local… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Vows Sweeping Victory in LG Election
As The Gambia goes to polls for the Local Government (LG) election next month, President Adama Barrow in an interview with Star TV has vowed that his National People's Party (NPP)… Read more »
Gambia: Tangara Attends 49th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, has participated in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) 49th… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Brands Audit Reports As 'Opinion'
In an interview with Star TV, President Adama Barrow stated that audit reports published by the National Audit Office (NAO) are based on "opinion" as he vowed to conduct findings… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Joins Rest of World to Celebrate Francophonie
The Gambia, though Alliance Francaise de Banjul, on Thursday joined the rest of the world to celebrate Francophonie week, an event celebrated all over the world every March. Read more »
March 17, 2023
Gambia: NCCE Calls for Increased Political Participation and Leadership of Women
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has called for an increased political participation and leadership of women in the country. Read more »
Gambia: MC Cham Resigns From GDC With Immediate Effect.
The campaign manager of the Gambia Democratic Congress, MC Cham Jnr, has confirmed his resignation from the party. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Govt Redeploys and Appoints Senior Public Officials
Consistent with its commitment to efficiency in Public Service Administration, The Gambia Government has, effective immediately, redeployed and appointed some senior officials. Read more »
March 16, 2023
Gambia: Embassy in Washington DC Meets Kunta Kinteh Foundation
The Counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America, Mr. Ousman Fisco Njie, on Monday 13 March 2023 received Mr. Curtis Smith, a Partner of… Read more »
Gambia: FJC Speaks On Bilateral Ties As She Submits Credentials to SA President
Dr. Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay, the current ambassador covering nine South African Development Community (SADC) countries, spoke to this medium in an interview after submitting her… Read more »
Gambia: Ambassador Jorbateh Presents Letters of Credence to President of European Council
The Gambian Ambassador to Belgium His Excellency, Mr. Pa Musa Jobarteh on Friday 10th March 2023 presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the European Council, Mr.… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Gambia: NPP's Communication Chief Extols BAC Chair Sheriffo Sonko
The communication secretary of the ruling National People's Party, Sulayman Camara, has extolled and praised the chairperson of Brikama Area Council, Sherriffo Sonko, who is one of… Read more »
Gambia: VP Jallow Receives Turkish Ambassador
His Excellency Vice President Mohammed BS Jallow on Monday 13 March 2023 received in audience the Turkish ambassador to The Gambia, Tolga BERMEK. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Says He Is 'Fan' of Term Limits As He Meets U.S. Under Secretary
President Adama Barrow has told Ms Uzra Zeya that he is a "fan of term limits" and that his government would re-introduce a new "futuristic" Constitution for all citizens, adding… Read more »
Gambia: GCSCCU to Hold AGM Tomorrow
The Gambia Civil Service Cooperative Credit Union (GCSCCU) will on March 15, 2023 hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the School of Nursing and Midwifery Auditorium in Banjul. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Gambia: Alleged Coup Plotters 'Met at Kafuta Village', Witness Says
Mustapha Jabbi, who testified in the alleged coup trial last week, told the Court that Sanna Fadera and some of the alleged coup plotters had a meeting at Kafuta, but he did not… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - On Afcon, Corruption Fight, Respect for Democracy, US-Gambia Relations
Mr President, The Gambia U20, who, for the first time played the Final of CAF AFCON U20 but lost to Senegal by 2-0 deserve commendation. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Gambia: We Are Still Culturally Enslaved - Sidia Jatta
Sidia Jatta, Gambian politician, academic and writer, said on Wednesday that Africans are still culturally enslaved. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia's New VP Sworn-in
President Adama Barrow yesterday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the country's new vice president following the demise of former VP Badara Alieu Joof. Read more »
Gambia: BAC Chair Says NPP Needs Credible People As Candidates for Central, Local Govt Positions
The chairperson of The Brikama Area Council (BAC), Sheriffo Sonko, who doubles as a staunch member of the ruling National People's Party (NPP) has said that his party needs… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Gambia: NCCE On Voter Education Ahead of Local Govt Elections
As Gambians prepare to vote in yet another Local Government Election for Councilors and Chairpersons/Mayors on April 15th, 2023, the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE)… Read more »
Gambia: Alhagie Mbye Elevated to Commissioner of Customs
A dedicated, committed and service-tested customs officer has been handsomely rewarded with a resounding promotion to the position of Commissioner of Customs at the Gambia Revenue… Read more »
Gambia: Let's Vote Wisely!
Local government authorities are considered key and integral partners in promoting grassroots development in any given country. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Gambia: 'No Amount of Political Tantrum Will Derail the Work of the Commission'
The ruling National People's Party has said that no amount of political tantrum or idle bickering will derail the work of the commission or distract its commissioners from… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Poised to Unite Gambia Amid 58th Independence Anniversary
President Adama Barrow on Saturday emphasised his government's determination to unite Gambians to work together for peace and development and leave behind durable achievements. Read more »