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Gambia Warns of Repatriation for Migrant Workers Who Absconded in Spain
Baboucarr O Joof, Outgoing Trade Minister
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambian government has threatened to repatriate 33 of its citizens who absconded in Spain under a circular migration program, warning that their actions could…
Liberian Ambassador Engages Community in The Gambia
Ambassador Sylla with community members
By Makutu Manneh
Ali Sylla, Liberia’s Ambassador to The Gambia and resident in Dakar, on Friday met with members of the Liberian community shortly after presenting his letter of credence…
Chief of Staff Defends Joof’s Appointment as Defense Minister, Emphasizes Civilian Oversight Role
Mod K. Ceesay. Chief of Staff and Minister at the Presidency
By Fatou Sillah
Chief of Staff and Minister at the Presidency, Mod K. Ceesay, has defended the appointment of Baboucarr O. Joof as Minister of Defense, dismissing…
Amid Ministerial Rejection, Dr. Ceesay Backs Auditor General Appointment
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media & Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has confirmed that Cherno Amadou Sowe’s appointment…
UDP Lawmaker Alhagie S. Darboe Urges Healing and Reconciliation
Hon. Alagie S. Darboe,
By Makutu Manneh
United Democratic Party (UDP) National Assembly Member Alhagie S. Darboe has urged unity within the party, stressing the need for healing and reconciliation to strengthen its ranks.
“Those…
Lamin J. Darboe Says Diversity and Fairness Challenges UDP Must Overcome
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe
By Makutu Manneh
Former United Democratic Party (UDP) flagbearer aspirant, Lamin J. Darboe, has urged the party to confront issues of diversity and fairness within its ranks as it prepares for the 2026…
Co-Partner of Alpha Kapital Reports Sale of 15 Former Jammeh Properties for D94.75 Million
Alpha Barry, Co-Partner of Alpha Kapital Advisory
By Fatou Sillah
Alpha Barry, Co-Partner of Alpha Kapital Advisory and receiver of former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets, testified before the National Assembly Special Select…
Police Investigate Infant Death Allegedly Linked to Female Circumcision in Wuli
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Police Force has confirmed that authorities in Basse are investigating the death of a three-week-old baby girl from Baboum Kunda in Wuli District, reportedly connected to…
TAF Africa Global Pledges to Plant 10 Million Trees Amid Environmental Concerns
Mustapha Njie -TAF staff and NAWEC Staff
By Makutu Manneh
TAF Africa Global has unveiled a sweeping environmental campaign, pledging to plant 10 million trees across Africa. The initiative comes in the wake of public outcry over the…
EU and Gambia Sign D1.7 Billion Agreement to Transform Agri-Food Systems
Finance and Agriculture Minister with The EU Ambassador
By Fatou Sillah
The European Union (EU) and the Government of The Gambia have signed a financing agreement worth D1.7 billion aimed at accelerating the sustainable…