Gambia: President Barrow Urges Discipline As NPP Launches New Agenda

President Adama Barrow has called on supporters of the National People's Party (NPP) to remain disciplined, respectful and focused, saying national development cannot be achieved… Read more »

Gambia: Should the Growth of Stabbing and Gang Violence Be Allowed?

When a society has a large percentage of young people who are not in education, employment or training, gangsterism becomes an option. This is why maximum effort should be made to… Read more »

Gambia: National Assembly Committee Recommends Police Investigation Into $1.3m Vehicle Contract

The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly has recommended a police investigation into a procurement contract worth $1.3 million involving the… Read more »

Gambia: Rooftop Billboards Spread Across Gambia Despite Safety Fears and Permit Concerns

A growing number of rooftop billboards are appearing across The Gambia's urban centres, with our investigation finding that many have been erected without permits, raising concerns… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Roadmap to Expand Rural Electrification Across West Africa

The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across… Read more »

Gambia: High Court Rejects Attempt to Bar Media From Covering Rongo-Omar Jammeh Case

The High Court has rejected an application by lawyer Omar Jammeh seeking to hold his civil suit against Momodou Lamin Jarju, alias Rongo, behind closed doors and to prohibit media… Read more »

Gambia: As Rains Approach, Residents Along Kotu Stream Ask - 'Where Is the WACA Project?'

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Gambia: Opposition Coalition Talks Reignite Debate Over Halifa Sallah's Legacy & Lessons of 2016

As opposition parties intensify efforts to build a united front ahead of The Gambia's 2026 presidential election, a growing debate has emerged over whether a new coalition can… Read more »

Gambia: Concerns Grow Over Structural Defects At D31.7 Million Bundung High Court Complex

The newly constructed Bundung High Court Complex has reportedly developed structural defects, raising concerns about the quality of the D31.7 million project and forcing the… Read more »

Gambia: Women Walk for Water As Gardens Struggle to Survive in Sare Samba Village

In Sare Samba village in the Sandu area of The Gambia's Upper River Region, women walk under the midday sun carrying 20-litre buckets of water on their heads just to keep small… Read more »

Gambia: When Will Fertiliser Be Available to Farmers and At What Price?

Some farmers have already cleared their farms and are eagerly waiting for the rains to sow their seeds. Some others are still clearing their farms. Read more »

Gambia: National Assembly Submits Report On Jammeh's Assets to Government

The National Assembly, through the Office of the Clerk, has submitted a report on the inquiry into the assets of former Gambian President Yahya AJJ Jammeh, to the government. This… Read more »

Gambia: Power Supply Instability Hit Businesses Hard in Gba

Persistent electricity outages are taking a heavy toll on businesses across the Greater Banjul Area and beyond, with traders, fish vendors, and tailors reporting mounting losses as… Read more »

Gambia: NHRC Reports 71 Alleged Human Rights Violations As Audit Flags Financial Irregularities

The National Human Rights Commission has disclosed that it received 71 complaints of alleged human rights violations in 2023, with 45 of the cases successfully investigated and… Read more »

Gambia: Mega Bank Rewards Three Lucky Winners in Tobaski Raffle

The Mega Bank Gambia Limited, on Tuesday, 19th May, officially rewarded the first set of winners from its ongoing Mega Saver Promo for top savers between October 2025 and March… Read more »

Gambia: President Barrow Launches Rural Road Network Project in Urr, Crr

President Adama Barrow, from May 16th to 20th, 2026, launched the Connect Gambia Infrastructure Projects and officially inaugurated a road expansion project targeting over 700km of… Read more »

Gambia: University of Education Launches First-Ever Degree Programmes

The University of Education The Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 officially launched its first-ever degree programmes, marking a major milestone in… Read more »

Gambia: Kamaso Unveils 'Starting Xi' Plan to Transform Gambian Football

A new battle for the leadership of the Gambia Football Federation is beginning to take shape after football administrator Sadibou Kamaso unveiled a sweeping manifesto promising… Read more »

Gambia: Man Intercepted With Suspected Counterfeit Foreign Currency Notes

State intelligence operatives at the Police Checkpoint in Yorobawol in URR, have intercepted a Senegalese national with suspected counterfeit foreign currency amounting to… Read more »

Gambia: A Weak Civil Society Undermines and Erodes Strong Democratic Instutions

The change in 2016 avails to Gambian media and civil society the best opportunity to play an independent role in advocating for strong democratic institutions and still have the… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Endorses Eliminating Roaming Charges

The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution seeking to eliminate roaming charges. The regional bloc also adopted a resolution for the adoption of the draft Supplementary Act… Read more »

Gambia: President Adama Barrow Launches New Road Project in Urr

President Adama Barrow launched a new series of road construction projects Saturday in Tinkinjo, Basse, pledging to connect the rural communities of Jimara, Kantora, and Tumana as… Read more »

Gambia: Should There Be Caricature and Name Calling in Political Platforms?

This question was posed to Halifa Sallah and he answered as follows: Read more »

Gambia: Team Kaba Endorses Musa Jammeh for Gff Presidency Ahead of 2026 Congress

Team Kaba has endorsed Colonel Musa M Balla Jammeh, also known as Falcon, as its candidate for the August 2026 elective congress of the Gambia Football Federation. Read more »

Gambia: GRA Trains Staff On Transfer Pricing Compliance

The Gambia Revenue Authority on Monday launched a technical training programme aimed at strengthening staff capacity and operational readiness in handling transfer pricing matters. Read more »