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Information Minister Drops Journalist Registration Proposal from Draft Media Rules
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has announced that the proposal to register…
IEC Warns Unregistered Groups Against Interference in Voter Registration
Joseph Colley, Chairman of IEC
By Makutu Manneh
The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Joseph Colley, has issued a warning to unregistered political groups to desist from interfering in the ongoing supplementary…
GPA Assumes HR Control as Port Workers End Standoff and Resume Operations
By Staff Writer
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced that it will assume full responsibility for human resource and administrative matters affecting port staff, bringing an end to a tense standoff between…
ECOWAS Court Begins Outreach Mission in The Gambia to Boost Regional Justice Awareness
By Makutu Manneh
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice on Wednesday began a three-day outreach mission in The Gambia, part of a broader effort to raise public awareness of its…
BAC Approves D16.7 Million for Student Scholarships
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman, Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The Brikama Area Council has approved D16,777,439.42 in scholarships for students across its jurisdiction, a move officials say is aimed at expanding access to higher…
AFRO Movement Leader Predicts Electoral Defeat for Barrow, Citing Governance Concerns
Momodou Bah, leader of the AFRO Movement
By Fatou Sillah
Momodou Bah, leader of the AFRO Movement and a declared presidential aspirant, has predicted that President Adama Barrow will lose the 2026 elections, citing what…
CepRass Consultant Warns of Rising Political Scrutiny in The Gambia
Hamidou Jawara, Senior Consultant at CepRass
By Fatou Sillah
A senior consultant at CepRass, Hamidou Jawara, has said that recent survey findings indicate a growing political awareness among Gambians, a development he described as a…
Fafa Sanyang Expresses Confidence in NPP’s Electoral Prospects Ahead of December Vote
Fafa Sanyang
By Makutu Manneh
A prominent member of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), Fafa Sanyang, has expressed confidence that the party will prevail in the December presidential election, dismissing the electoral…
ADD Party Leader Warns Against Third Term Bid for President Barrow, Urges Opposition Unity
Malick Camara, Secretary General & Party Leader of the Alliance for Democracy & Development
By Makutu Manneh
The Secretary General and Party Leader of the Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD), Malick…
PF Initiative Expands Outreach on Heat and Women’s Health in The Gambia
By Seedy Jobe
The PF Initiative, a nonprofit organization focused on community health, has conducted a series of outreach sessions across three regions of The Gambia to raise awareness about the effects of extreme heat…