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 »
Gambia: Seedy Njie Views Darboe's Comments As 'Threat to Peace'
Deputy spokesperson of the National People's Party (NPP) and deputy speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy S.K. Njie, has termed Lawyer Darboe's statements made during a rally at… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Director Pays Courtesy Call to Finance Minister
Dr. Floribert Ngaruko, the executive director of World Bank group 1 last Thursday paid a courtesy call to the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy K. M. Keita at his… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Gambia: UDP Slams Probe Into Councils Financial Affairs 'Witch Hunt'
The United Democratic Party has condemned President Barrow's attempts at further constricting the democratic space of The Gambia and the deliberate attempts to stifle the Gambian… Read more »
Gambia: Gdc Describes Probe Into Councils 'Politically Motivated'
The campaign manager of the opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), MC Cham Junior, has claimed that the government's plan to set up a commission to investigate all area… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Gambia: UDP Warns Barrow Over Local Govt Interference
Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), on Saturday strongly warned President Adama Barrow not to interfere in the administrative affairs of the… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Ambassador to Belgium Presents Letters of Credence to His Majesty, King Philippe
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia to the Kingdom of Belgium, His Excellency Ambassador Pa Musa Jobarteh on Wednesday, 8th February 2023… Read more »
Gambia: Darboe Claims NPP Incompetent to Run KMC, Bcc
The party leader and secretary general of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, has stated at a political gathering that the National People's Party (NPP)… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Gambia: World Bank Remembers Late VP Joof With Glowing Tribute
The World Bank Education Team for The Gambia has paid a glowing tribute to late Vice President Badara Alieu Joof in a bid to celebrate his life. The tribute described Mr. Joof as… Read more »
January 27, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Receives More Condolence Messages As State Mourning of Late VP Ends
Following the sad news of the demise of the late Vice President, H.E Badara Alieu Joof, and the opening of a Condolence book on 19th January 2023, hundreds of mourners signed the… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Gambia: Kombo South NAM Launches Constituency Development Fund
National Assembly Member for Kombo South Constituency on Saturday launched his 2022 National Assembly Constituency Development Fund at a ceremony held at Kombo South. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - Glowing Tribute to Badara Alieu Joof, 'Set Settal'
Mr. President, we want to join the nation and the Government of The Gambia to mourn the passing of our late Vice President Badara Alieu Joof, who departed this world last… Read more »
Gambia: Cuba Mourns Loss of Vice President Joof
Havana, Jan 19.- Cuba mourned the death of the Vice President of the Gambia, Badara Alieu Joof, and expressed its solidarity for the unfortunate event, reported on Wednesday by the… Read more »
Gambia: Peace Network Described VP Joof As Peace Defender
Peace Network - The Gambia says it is saddened by the demise of late Vice President Alieu Badara Joof, describing him as a man of who had "steadfastly defended and advanced the… Read more »
Gambia: Tribute - He Was Such a Humble Being - D.A. Jawo Pays Tribute to Life-Long Friend VP Joof
I had known the late Badara Alieu Joof for more than 50 years. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Uganda: GRA Updates Journalists On Uganda Mission
Top officials of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) including the commissioner general and director of Finance on Wednesday 18 January briefed the media following their mission in… Read more »