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Hon. Fatoumatta Njai Named Among Africa’s 100 Most Impactful Voices of 2025
Hon. Foutomatta Njai, The National Assembly Member For Banjul South
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The National Assembly of The Gambia has announced that Honourable Fatoumatta Njai, National Assembly Member!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Mayor Lowe Condemns McCarthy Square Takeover, Calls It an Insult to Banjul
Rohey Malick Lowe, Mayor of Banjul City Council
By Buba Gagigo
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe of the Banjul City Council (BCC) has strongly criticized the government’s decision to take over!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Forestry Staff Challenge Appointment of Military Officer as Director
Rohey John Manjang, The Minister Of Environment.
By Fatou Sillah
In a petition dated March 7, 2025, a significant number of forestry staff in The Gambia have raised concerns regarding the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Land Minister Slams Opposition as ‘Big Mouths’; NAMs Condemn Unparliamentary Remarks
Hon. Hamat NK Bah, The Ministers Of Lands
By Ramatoulie Jawo
The Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat NK Bah, has come under fire for referring to opposition!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia’s Election Bill Faces Criticism Over Removal of Diaspora Voting Clause
Marr Nyang, Executive Director of Gambia Participates
By Buba Gagigo
In a move that has sparked concern among advocacy groups and citizens alike, Gambia Participates, along with several other!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambian Judiciary Responds to Afrobarometer Report, Highlights Misleading Data and Misconceptions
Gambia's chief justice and president of the Supreme Court, Hassan Jallow
Hassan B Jallow, Chief Justice Of The Gambia
The Gambian judiciary has issued a firm response to a recent Afrobarometer!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BCC Former Assistant PRO Questioned Over Multiple Cash Requests for Mayor Lowe
Fatou Mbenga, BCC Former Assistant PRO
By Fatou Sillah
Fatou Mbenga, the former Assistant Public Relations Officer of the Banjul City Council (BCC), was recently questioned by the local!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Banjul High Court Admits Drug Evidence in Major Case
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The Banjul High Court, under the presiding authority of Justice Jaiteh, has ruled to admit drug substances—described as "small blocks and powder"—into evidence in the ongoing drug trafficking!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Commission Inquires into Former BCC Cashier’s Role in GMD185,000 Revenue Shortfall
Oumie Nyang, BCC Former Cashier
By Fatou Sillah
Oumie Nyang, a former cashier at the Banjul City Council (BCC), was questioned on Wednesday regarding a 185,000 Dalasi revenue shortfall, which was!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Land Minister Updates National Assembly on Darsilameh Border Demarcation Roadmap
Hon. Hamat NK. Bah, The Minister Of Lands
By Ramatoulie Jawo
Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, has provided an update to the National Assembly on the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…