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Banjul Mayor Vows Legal Action Against Illegal Waste Disposal
Rohey Malick Lowe, mayor of Banjul
By Seedy Jobe
The mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, issued a stern warning Thursday to residents and visitors who dispose of waste illegally, pledging to enforce anti-littering laws…
“What is the UMC’s ideology?” – Essa Njie Questions UMC’s Ideological…
Essa Njie
By Seedy Jobe
Political analyst and lecturer Essa Njie has cast doubt on the Unite Movement for Change’s overtures toward a potential coalition with the United Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 presidential…
Hon. Saikouba Jarju Criticizes UDP Leader’s Tour as “Poorest” Since 1996
Saikoiba Jarju
By Seedy Jobe
Hon. Saikouba Jarju, The Gambia’s Deputy Ambassador to Mauritania, has criticized the recent nationwide tour by United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe, calling it the “poorest” the…
Chairman Darboe Criticizes President Barrow Over Unfulfilled Campaign Promises
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC)
By Makutu Manneh
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has publicly criticized President Adama Barrow for what he describes as a failure to…
UDP Leader Darboe Calls 2026 Presidential Election a “Rescue Operation” for The Gambia
ANM Ousainu Darboe, Party Leader, UDP
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), described the 2026 presidential election as a critical opportunity to “rescue” The Gambia during a nationwide…
UTG Hosts 6th Edition of Cinekambiya International Film Festival
Bubacarr Prince Sankanu
By Seedy Jobe
The University of The Gambia hosted the sixth edition of the Cinekambiya International Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, drawing students, filmmakers, diplomats, and cultural enthusiasts…
“Protecting Girls is Non-Negotiable”-Touma Njie Reaffirms Support for FGM Ban as Supreme…
Hon Fatoumata NJIE
By Seedy Jobe
Fatoumatta Touma Njie, the National Assembly member for Banjul South, reaffirmed her support for The Gambia’s prohibition on female genital mutilation, calling legal protections for girls…
Supreme Court Rules Finance Minister Breached Constitution on 2025 Budget Deadline
Seedy Keita, Finance Minister
The Supreme Court of The Gambia has ruled that the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs violated the Constitution when he failed to present the government’s 2025 budget estimates within the time…
Takaful Gambia Limited Pays $170,000 Claim to Alport Banjul for Damaged Equipment
Officials at the handing-over ceremony
By Fatou Sillah
Takaful Gambia Limited on Wednesday issued a $170,000 insurance payout to Alport Banjul, settling a claim for a company machine that was accidentally submerged in…
Amadou Jaiteh Vows Constitutional Reform as First Act if Elected President
Amadou Jaiteh, leader of the Peoples Reformist Organisation for Growth, Renewal, Equity, Security, and Social Justice, known as PROGRESS
By Fatou Sillah
Amadou Jaiteh, a presidential aspirant and leader of the Peoples…