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Darboe Pledges to Treat Gambian Diaspora as Development Partner, Not ‘an ATM’
ANM Ousainu Darboe
By Seedy Jobe
The leader of the United Democratic Party, ANM Ousainu Darboe, pledged on Friday to reshape the government’s relationship with Gambians living abroad, promising policies that would position the…
Gambia Immigration Department Intercepts 43 Suspected Irregular Migrants Near Sifoe
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said its officers intercepted 43 people attempting to leave the country through irregular migration routes, commonly referred to locally as the "backway," during…
Mayor Bensouda Urges Barrow to Condemn Reported Demolition of Foni Military Camp by Senegalese…
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of UNITE Party
By Makutu Manneh
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council and leader of the UNITE Party, has called on President Adama…
NAM Gibba Calls Demolition of Foni Army Barracks Fence an Attack on Gambia’s Sovereignty
Almameh Gibba, Member of the National Assembly (NAM)
By Makutu Manneh
Hon. Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala and a member of the National Assembly’s Defence and Security Committee, has condemned the…
Lawyer Fatty Questions Political Appointments for Holders of Independent Constitutional Offices
Abdoulie Fatty, Secretary General of the Gambia Bar Association
By Fatou Sillah
Lawyer Abdoulie Fatty, Secretary General of the Gambia Bar Association, has raised concerns about the appointment of holders of independent…
Lamin J. Darboe to Represent Amie Bojang in Court of Appeal.
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe
By Fatou Sillah
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has said he will represent Amie Bojang in the Court of Appeal after her former lawyer, L.K. Mboge, withdrew from the case following a dispute over her decision to…
Sanna Manjang Murder Charges Dropped as Court Allows New Assault Indictment
Sanna Manjang, the Defendant -photo credit: Kexx
The High Court on Friday allowed prosecutors to withdraw murder charges against former Jungler Sanna Manjang and replace them with two counts of assault causing actual bodily…
IEC Defends Transparency Amid Concerns Over Public Trust Ahead of 2026 Election
Pa Makan Khan, IEC's Director of Communications
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia's Independent Electoral Commission has acknowledged concerns about public confidence in the institution but says it is strengthening transparency, stakeholder…
IEC Says Canadian Contractor Provides Technical Support, Not Control of Voter Data
Pa Makan Khan, IEC Director of Communications
By Seedy Jobe
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has defended its decision to award the contract for The Gambia's 2026 voter registration exercise to a Canadian company, saying…
Bureau Worker Breaks Down Recounting Alleged Knife Attack During Attempted Robbery
A cashier at an AMM Forex Bureau branch in Manjai Kunda broke down in tears before the High Court on Thursday as she described what prosecutors say was a violent attempted robbery in which she was held at knifepoint, tied up, and…