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Gambian Women’s Rights Activist in Germany Named Bremen Woman of the Year
Binta Bah
By Makutu Manneh
Binta Bah, a Gambian women’s rights advocate based in northern Germany, has been named Bremen’s Woman of the Year for 2026 in recognition of her work supporting migrant women and campaigning against…
Former Gampetroleum Chief Confronted With Video Evidence in 58 Million GACH Global Dispute
Photo: Kexx
A former top executive of Gampetroleum was confronted in court with video evidence allegedly showing large sums of foreign currency being counted in his private office, as a civil suit over the alleged disappearance…
Transport Minister Blames Land Access and Study Delays for Slow Start of Albayrak Port Project
Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, told lawmakers on Wednesday that delays affecting the planned port project…
Energy Minister Defends NAWEC Meter Policy, Citing Illegal Transfers and Revenue Losses
Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Nani Juwara, told lawmakers on Wednesday that a new electricity meter policy enforced by the National Water and…
Gambia Recorded 847 Maternal Deaths Since 2019, Health Minister Tells Lawmakers
Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia recorded 847 maternal deaths between 2019 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Lamin Samateh told the National Assembly on Wednesday, describing the…
Alleged Murder Suspect Remanded as Case Transferred to High Court
Principal Magistrate Sallah Mbye on Wednesday ordered the remand of Momodou Samba Bah, an alleged murderer, and directed that his case be transferred to the Special Criminal Court for further proceedings.
Bah appeared in…
High Court Rejects Procedural Motion in Gach Global Dispute, Orders Defendant to Open Defense
photo credit: Kexx
The High Court of The Gambia on Wednesday dismissed a procedural application by the second defendant in a civil dispute involving Gach Global Trading Company, ruling that the motion lacked a clear legal basis and…
Barrow to Launch 205 Kilometers of Roads and Distribute 400 Farm Machines During Six-Day Tour,…
Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow will embark on a six-day nationwide tour later this month to launch the construction of 205 kilometers of rural roads and distribute 400 pieces…
Kanifing Municipality to Launch Tire Recycling Plant in Push to Tackle Waste Crisis
Mayor Bensouda with some of the new equipment
By Seedy Jobe
The Kanifing Municipal Council is set to strengthen its waste management efforts with the installation of a new tire recycling plant, a project officials say could…
Gambia’s Agriculture Minister Cites Costly Land Preparation and Aging Farmers as Obstacles to Rice…
Demba Sabally, the minister of agriculture, livestock, and food security
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia’s agriculture minister has warned that high land preparation costs and an aging farming population remain significant…