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IEC Sets January By-Elections for Two Vacant Council Seats
Joseph Colley, IEC Chairman
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission announced on Wednesday that it will hold councilor by-elections in Bantanjang and Kaiaf wards on Jan. 10, 2026, following the deaths of…
Government Sets Groundnut Price at D38,000 Per Ton for 2025–26 Season
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Seedy Jobe
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Security has set the official producer price for groundnuts at 38,000 dalasis per metric ton for the 2025–26…
Lands Minister Appears Before National Assembly Committee on Jammeh Assets
Hamat NK Bah, the Minister of Local Government, Lands, and Religious Affairs
By Fatou SillahHamat N.K. Bah, the Minister of Local Government, Lands and Religious Affairs and former Minister of Tourism, appeared Tuesday before the…
Surahatta Janneh on Kurang: “The manner in which he spoke was unacceptable”
Suharata BS Janneh, Former Chairperson of the Janneh Commission
By Fatou Sillah
Suharata B.S. Janneh, former chairperson of the Janneh Commission, appeared before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee on…
Hamat NK Bah Denies Purchasing Former President Jammeh’s Cattle
Hamat NK Bah, the Minister of Local Government, Lands, and Religious Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
Hamat NK Bah, the Minister of Local Government, Lands, and Religious Affairs, appeared before the National Assembly’s special…
Former Janneh Commission Chair Testifies on Sale of Jammeh’s Luxury Vehicles
Suharata BS Janneh, Former Chairperson of the Janneh Commission
By Fatou Sillah
Suharata BS Janneh, former chairperson of the Janneh Commission, appeared before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee on…
Hamat Bah Alleges Deliberate Smear Campaign Against Tambadou and Others
Hamat NK Bah, the Minister of Local Government, Lands, and Religious Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
Hamat NK Bah, Minister of Local Government, Lands, and Religious Affairs and former Tourism Minister, testified Tuesday before a…
World Bank Approves $45 Million Grant to Accelerate Development in The Gambia
By Seedy Jobe
The World Bank Group has approved a $45 million grant to help The Gambia accelerate key development initiatives, including domestic revenue mobilization, infrastructure development, and climate…
Judge Halts Ousainou Bojang Trial, Orders Fresh Transcription of Disputed Audio
Ousainou Bojang - First Accused
Proceedings in the murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, were abruptly halted on Tuesday after the presiding judge ordered a controversial audio transcription to be sent…
NUP Leader Darboe Says Good Governance Is Essential to Gambia’s Progress
Dr. Lamin J. Darboe, leader of the National Unity Party (NUP)
By Makutu Manneh
Dr. Lamin J. Darboe, leader of the National Unity Party (NUP), urged Gambian authorities to prioritize good governance, warning that the…