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Mayor Bensouda Testifies on LionWorks Contract Before Local Government Commission
Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez
By Makutu Manneh
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry regarding a contract awarded to LionWorks, a company in…
CBG Governor Confirms Sanctions on Access Bank and Ecobank Over Russian Oil Transactions
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), Buah Saidy, has confirmed that Access Bank and Ecobank have been sanctioned for their involvement in…
Commission Probes Mayor Bensouda’s Role in Payment Approvals
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda
By Makutu Manneh
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday continued its examination of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda’s involvement in approving financial…
NAWEC MD Outlines Key Challenges Facing the Company
Galloh Saidy, Managing Director of NAWEC
By Makutu Manneh
The Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Galloh Saidy, has outlined the major challenges confronting the company during a recent interview…
UDP Youth President: Corruption Forcing Young Gambians to Migrate
Haji Suwaneh, National Youth President of the UDP
By Fatou Sillah
The Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Haji Suwaneh, has accused the government of corruption and mismanagement, which he says are pushing…
CBG Says Forex Market Remains Stable With $1.3 Billion Transactions
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) has announced that the domestic foreign exchange market remains stable, with total transaction volumes reaching US$1.3…
UDP Unveils 11 Applicants for Party Flagbearer Ahead of 2026 Presidential Elections
UDP Logo
By Staff Writer
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has officially announced the list of 11 contenders vying for the party’s flagbearer position in the run-up to the 2026 presidential elections. The announcement was made at a…
UDP Embarks on Nationwide Consultations for Flagbearer Selection
By Staff Writer
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced a series of grassroots consultations across the country as part of its process to select a flagbearer for the 2026 presidential elections.
According to the…
IMF Raises Gambia’s Funding Allocation to $165 Million
By Makutu Manneh
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased its financial support ceiling for The Gambia to more than $165 million, citing the country’s sustained macroeconomic reforms and development progress.
According…
Central Bank Holds Monetary Policy Rate at 17% After MPC Meeting
Buah Saidy, Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia has decided to maintain the monetary policy rate (MPR) at 17 percent following its 95th…