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Audit Flags Over D1.2 Billion in Payments and Delays in Sankandi-Karantaba Road Project
Kiang West Road project
By Fatou Sillah
The 2023 Auditor General’s Report has raised major concerns over the management of the Sankandi-Karantaba Road Project, citing prolonged delays, unclear allocation of payments, and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Chinese Embassy in Banjul Celebrates 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of…
H.E. Liu Jin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China
By Fatou Sillah
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in The Gambia on Tuesday hosted a diplomatic reception at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Audit Flags D857M Kiang West Road Contract Awarded to Gai Enterprise Without Competitive Bidding
Kiang West Roads
By Fatou Sillah
The 2023 Auditor General’s Report has raised concerns over the award of the Kiang West Road Phase 2 contract, worth D857,841,841.15, to Gai Enterprise without subjecting the project to competitive!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Alagie S. Darboe Predicts 2026 Presidential Elections Will Mirror 2016
Alagie S. Darboe, Senior Administrative Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Fatou Sillah
Alagie S. Darboe, Senior Administrative Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and Minority Leader in the National!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Police Probe Two Separate Alleged Murder Cases Involving Minors
Gambia Police Force
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) is investigating two distinct alleged murder cases involving minors in the North Bank Region, both reported on September 29, 2025.
In Ndofan Village, a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Audit Report: Government Cash Allocations Breach Approved Buffer by D669 Million
National Audit Office
By Makutu Manneh
An audit of the government's financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2022 has revealed that cash allocations exceeded the approved buffer expenditure limit by D669,560,342.
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Gambia Police Force Secures Convictions in Major Cybercrime Case
Gambia Police Force
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force has secured convictions against five Nigerian nationals, including Henry Obinna, at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court, marking a significant step in the fight against!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Army Officer Testifies Before National Assembly Committee on Custody of Vehicles at MSA
Adama Jagne, Commanding Officer, the MSA
By Fatou Sillah
Adama Jagne, Commanding Officer of the former Mechanical Services Agency (now the State Guard Workshop), appeared before the National Assembly Select Committee to provide!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Local Government Commission of Inquiry Wraps Up Public Hearings
Jainaba Bah, Chairperson of the Commission.
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has officially concluded its public hearings, bringing to a close a 28-month investigation into the financial and administrative!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Audit Uncovers D3.8 Billion in Hidden Government Arrears
State House
By Fatou Sillah
The 2023 Auditor General’s Report has revealed more than D3.8 billion in undisclosed arrears across government ministries, departments, and agencies, raising alarm over weak financial controls and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…