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Gambia Immigration Officers Detain 32 Suspected Irregular Migrants in Barra
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said that it had detained 32 people suspected of attempting irregular migration to Europe during an operation in the town of Barra, on the country’s northwestern coast.
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Opposition Intensifies Coalition Efforts Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
By Seedy Jobe
The Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) on Saturday, April 18, 2026, led early-stage discussions aimed at forming a unified opposition coalition ahead of The Gambia’s presidential election scheduled…
PAP Leader Criticizes Government, Pledges Unity and Reform at Rally in Lamin
Ebrima Tabora Manneh, People’s Alliance Party (PAP)
By Seedy Jobe
The leader of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP), Ebrima Tabora Manneh, on Saturday used a political rally to criticize the government’s record on development and…
Remit Choice Awards Umrah Package and iPhone 17 Pro Max to Promotion Winners
By Seedy Jobe
Remit Choice Money Transfer on Saturday presented an Umrah package and an iPhone 17 Pro Max to the winners of its recent promotional campaign, during a ceremony held at Casa Afriqa.
Ebrima Sanneh was…
Information Minister Says Government Has No Intent to Curb Press Freedom
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, said in an interview with Teledal TV that the government…
Barrow Deserves Another Term for Safeguarding Rights, Says NPP’s Gitteh
Ahmad Gitteh
By Fatou Sillah
Ahmad Gitteh, a senior member of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and adviser at the Ministry of Digital Economy, said President Adama Barrow should be re-elected in 2026, arguing…
Gambia Immigration Department Detains 107 Migrants in Coordinated Operations Across Five Communities
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) said it has detained 107 people suspected of attempting irregular migration, commonly referred to locally as “backway” journeys, in a series of coordinated operations…
Standard Newspaper Editor Clarifies Journalists’ Position on Media Regulation
Omar Bah, News Editor at The Standard Newspaper
By Makutu Manneh
Omar Bah, News Editor at The Standard Newspaper, has clarified that journalists in The Gambia are not opposed to regulation but are resisting proposals that…
Gambia Immigration Officials Warn of Dangers of Irregular Migration at North Bank Campaign
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Immigration Department on Saturday led an awareness campaign in the North Bank Region, bringing together local leaders, civil society groups, and students to confront what officials described…
Human Rights Advocate Urges Gambian Information Minister to Prioritize Media Policy Over Content…
Madi Jobarteh, Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice
By Makutu Manneh
A prominent human rights defender, Madi Jobarteh, has called on The Gambia’s Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila…