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The Gambia Records 233,113 Tourist Arrivals in 2025, Government Says
Abdoulie Jobe, The Minister of Tourism and Culture
By Fatou Sillah
The government reported that 233,113 tourists visited The Gambia in 2025, a modest increase from the previous year that officials say signals continued recovery…
Human Rights Defender Says Accountability Is Missing Link in Gambia’s Development
Madi Jobarteh
By Makutu Manneh
Madi Jobarteh, a prominent human rights advocate, says the absence of accountability in public office has been the central obstacle to governance and development in The Gambia since independence.
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Gambia Intercepts 14 Migrants Attempting ‘Backway’ Journey, Officials Say
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia’s immigration authorities said they had intercepted 14 migrants believed to be preparing to undertake the irregular migration route known locally as the “backway” during an operation in the North Bank…
Gambia Police to Train 500 Officers Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
Modou Musa Sisawo, Police PRO
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia Police Force plans to train more than 500 additional officers in the coming months as part of efforts to strengthen security and manage public order ahead of the…
Transport Union President Blames Irresponsible Driving for Road Crashes
Omar Ceesay GTU
By Fatou Sillah
The president of the Gambia Transport Union, Omar Ceesay, has blamed irresponsible driving for many of the road crashes recorded across the country, saying most incidents could be avoided if…
Gambia and Türkiye Sign Agreement to Strengthen Support for Women, Children, and Families
By Makutu Manneh
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare and the Ministry of Family and Social Services on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation on women’s…
The Gambia Hires Damen Engineers to Train Ferry Staff as Hybrid Ferry Arrives
Photo of the new ferry
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambian government has contracted engineers from Damen Shipyards Group to provide long-term technical training for staff of Gambia Ferry Services, following the arrival of the…
Minister Sillah Says Contract for Airport Expansion to Be Awarded by June
Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure
By Makutu Manneh
Ebrima Sillah, the minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure, has disclosed that the contract for the expansion and modernization of…
Banjul City Council Inaugurates Crab Island Sustainable Development Centre, Praises EU Partnership
By Seedy Jobe
The Banjul City Council on Friday inaugurated the Crab Island Sustainable Development Centre, a new facility aimed at promoting youth empowerment, creativity, and sustainable urban development in the capital.
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Prosecutors Say Evidence Is ‘Overwhelming’ in 2023 Police Killings, Urge Court to Convict Ousainou…
Ousainou Bojang, charged in the killing of police officers
Prosecutors have urged the High Court to convict Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, arguing that the evidence against them in the fatal 2023 shooting of two police…