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CepRass Poll Shows 49% of Voters Would Back an Alternative to President Barrow
President Adama Barrow
By Seedy Jobe
President Adama Barrow would lose a presidential election if it were held now, according to a new national opinion poll that points to widespread dissatisfaction with his performance, economic!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
EFSCRJ Commemorates Edward Francis Small and Launches Center
By Makutu MannehThe Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice was formally launched on Jan. 29, 2026, at a ceremony marking the life and legacy of Edward Francis Small, a leading figure in the country’s early political!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambia and United States Reaffirm Ties in Talks on Security, Migration, and Development
By Makutu Manneh
The foreign minister of The Gambia and the United States’ top diplomat in the country on Tuesday reaffirmed bilateral relations during talks that touched on security cooperation, migration, and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Lamin J. Darboe: Presidential Legacy Should Be Judged by Governance, Not Infrastructure
Dr. Lamin J. Darboe, leader of the National Unity Party (NUP)
By Fatou Sillah
Lamin J. Darboe, leader and secretary general of the National Unity Party (NUP), has emphasized that a president’s legacy should be!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gambian Drug Agency Arrests 48 in Two-Week Sweep
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG)
By Makutu Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), announced that it had arrested 48 individuals in connection with the possession of prohibited drugs!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Minister Manjang: New Environmental Bill Introduces Instant Fines for Offenders
Rohey John Manjang, The Minister Of Environment.
By Makutu Manneh
Rohey John Manjang, Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources, has announced that the proposed National Environment Management Act (NEMA) Bill!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Agriculture Minister Predicts Strong Support for Barrow in 2026 Vote
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Fatou Sillah
Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture, said on Thursday that he expects President Adama Barrow to secure overwhelming support in the December 2026 presidential election,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Barrow Urges Self-Reliance Among NPP Officials, Warning Against Overdependence on Presidency
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H.E Adama Barrow, President of the Gambia
By Fatou Sillah
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday delivered a pointed message to elected officials of the ruling National People’s Party, urging them to take!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Darboe Says Women Will Anchor His Bid for State House as Gambia’s December Vote Nears
Ousainu ANM Darboe , Secretary General and Party Leader UDP
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, the leader of the opposition United Democratic Party, said that he is confident women voters would form the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Land Minister Says Real Estate Companies Defrauded Gambians of Over D500 Million
Hon. Hamat NK Bah, Minister of Local Government and Lands
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Local Government, Lands and Religious Affairs, Hamat NK Bah, has revealed that real estate companies have!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…