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Gambia Immigration Facilitates Repatriation of 33 Migrants
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department on Monday facilitated the voluntary repatriation of 33 non-Gambian migrants through the Amdallai Border Post in the North Bank Region, officials said.
The group included 16…
Electoral Commission Says 2016 Voter Cards Are Invalid, Citing Misinformation
Joseph Colley, IEC Chairman
By Makutu Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission said on Monday that voter identification cards issued in 2016 are no longer valid, seeking to dispel what it described as a growing wave of…
Task Force Urges Breakup of NAWEC Into Separate Water and Power Companies
By Makutu Manneh
A government-appointed task force has recommended that the National Water and Electricity Company be split into two independent entities, outlining a sweeping restructuring plan aimed at improving efficiency in…
Immigration Officials Intercept 24 Migrants Attempting to Reach Europe
Suspected migrants
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it had intercepted 24 people attempting to migrate irregularly by sea, in what is commonly known as the “backway,” underscoring the continued flow of migrants…
President Barrow Promises to Double Party Fund for Women if Re-elected
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow said on Sunday that he would double a business fund run by his ruling National People’s Party, raising it to 100 million dalasis from 50 million, if he wins re-election…
Marr Nyang Says Village Heads and Their Families Have Political Rights, Calls Stamp Seizure ‘Voter…
Marr Nyang, Founder, Gambia Participates
By Seedy Jobe
Marr Nyang, the founder of Gambia Participates, said Monday that Alikalolu, along with their family members, are entitled to associate with any political party, arguing that…
Transport Union Says Fare Increases Are Temporary, Citing Global Fuel Prices
Omar Ceesay, President GTU
By Seedy Jobe
The president of the General Transport Union, Omar Ceesay, said Monday that recent increases in public transport fares are temporary measures driven by rising global fuel prices and mounting…
Bayo Sonko Calls for Peaceful, Fair Elections As Political Activity Intensifies
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, Transport Councillor at the Brikama Area Council (BAC)
By Fatou Sillah
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, a transport councillor at the Brikama Area Council and a prominent member of the United Democratic Party, called for…
UDP Official Suggests Possible Coalition With GDC Despite Party Leader’s Rejection
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, Transport Councillor at the Brikama Area Council (BAC)
By Fatou Sillah
Sheriffo Bayo Sonko, a transport councillor at the Brikama Area Council and a senior member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has said a…
Sablux Expands Into The Gambia With $200 Million Investment Plan
By Fatou Sillah
Sablux, a pan-African real estate development company, formally launched its operations in The Gambia on Friday, signaling an expansion of its footprint across West Africa and outlining plans to invest more than $200…