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Janneh Commission Secretary Testifies on Revenue Discrepancies in Tractor Sales
Ramou Sarr, Secretary of the Janneh Commission
By Fatou Sillah
Ramou Sarr, Secretary of the Janneh Commission, appeared before the National Assembly Select Committee on the Sales and Disposal of Former President Yahya Jammeh’s…
Rights Groups Condemn Arrest of 44 Youths Over PURA Protest, Demand Charges Be Dropped
By Fatou Sillah
Civil society organizations have condemned the arrest and prosecution of 44 young Gambians following a protest against the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) controversial decision to impose a D50…
VP Jallow Calls for Equitable and Accessible Climate Finance for Africa
Muhammed BS Jallow, Vice President Of The Gambia
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia’s Vice President, Mohammed B.S. Jallow, has called for fair and accessible climate financing for Africa, stressing the continent’s immense potential for…
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau Sign MoUs on Security and Trade Cooperation
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia and his Bissau-Guinean counterpart, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the…
UDP Flagbearer Election Looms as Aspirants Refuse to Step Aside
Hon. ANM Ousainu Darboe, Lawyer Borry Touray, and Hon. Amadou Sanneh.
By Fatou Touray
The stage is set for a crucial flagbearer election within the United Democratic Party (UDP), as neither of the two remaining aspirants—Lawyer Borry…
GCCI President Warns Duplicate Taxes Are Stifling Business Growth
Njundu Fatty, President of the Gambia Chambers of Commerce and Industry
By Fatou Sillah
Njundu Fatty, the newly elected President of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), has raised serious concerns over what he…
Fatou Jaw Manneh Declares Candidacy for 2026 Presidential Election
Fatou Jaw Manneh
By Makutu Manneh
Fatou Jaw Manneh has officially announced her candidacy for The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election, presenting a platform centered on what she calls dignity, opportunity, and prosperity for all…
UDP Shortlists Three Candidates for Flagbearer Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
Alagie S. Darboe, Senior Administrative Secretary of the United Democratic Party
By Fatou Sillah
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced the shortlist of three candidates for its flag bearer ahead of the 2026 presidential…
Mayor Bensouda Tells Commission Loan to Protocol Officer Came from Personal Funds
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
The Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry to explain the…
Gambia Police Provide Update on Ongoing Cybercrime Case
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force has provided an update on a major cybercrime case involving 42 foreign nationals, including five Chinese and 37 Nigerian citizens, who were recently arraigned at…