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By Seedy Jobe The Gambia recorded gains in labor-force participation and employment during the first quarter of 2026, but most workers remained in informal jobs marked by low earnings and limited social protection, according to new…

Nyakassi M.B. Sanyang, Statistician General, Gambia Bureau of Statistics By Seedy Jobe The Gambia’s 2026 Labour Force Survey has revealed persistent disparities in wages, child labor, disability employment, and…

By Makutu Manneh The Gambia Immigration Department said it intercepted 89 suspected would-be migrants in three separate operations over a three-day span last week, part of what officials described as an intensified campaign against…

Kemo Bojang, Deputy Party Leader, Political Affairs and Spokesperson, UNITE By Seedy Jobe UNITE party has raised concerns about The Gambia’s voter registration process and said it plans to challenge disputed entries…

Buba Badjie, Public Relations Officer, NAWEC By Seedy Jobe The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) said this week that the country's electricity supply remains stable overall, even as customers in some areas continue to…

By Seedy Jobe The Gambia Revenue Authority, in partnership with the African Tax Administration Forum, convened tax officials from across Africa on Wednesday for a high-level forum focused on strengthening domestic revenue collection…

Hagi Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party By Seedy Jobe Hagi Suwaneh, the national youth president of the opposition United Democratic Party, has rejected key proposals under consideration in the Coalition…

Lamin Manneh, Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs By Seedy Jobe A senior official of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has warned that the party could withdraw from ongoing opposition coalition negotiations if…

By Seedy Jobe Journalists, election officials, and representatives of civil society convened in Banjul on Tuesday to begin developing a code of conduct and media toolkit designed to strengthen ethical, accurate, and responsible…

By Seedy Jobe The government of Gambia estimates it will need between $39 million and $40 million to complete the fourth phase of the University of The Gambia's campus in Faraba Banta, the country's higher education minister said…