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Power Strain Deepens as NAWEC Warns of Worst-Case Scenario Amid Middle East Turmoil
Gallo Saidy, Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company
By Makutu Manneh
The managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company, Gallo Saidy, on Tuesday warned that ongoing power cuts could…
Gambia Faces 26-Megawatt Power Shortfall as NAWEC Urges Conservation
Sanna Gomez, NAWEC’s operations and planning manager
By Makutu Manneh
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) announced on Tuesday that the country is operating with a power deficit of roughly 26 megawatts, prompting…
Banjul Mayor Rejects Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Loyalty to UDP
Rohey Malick Lowe, Mayor of Banjul,
By Fatou Sillah
Rohey Malick Lowe, mayor of Banjul and a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), affirmed her commitment to the party in an interview with West Coast Radio, amid…
Black Success in Portugal: Entrepreneurial Innovation and Political Leadership Redefine Opportunity
By Yero S. Bah
For decades, the public narrative concerning people of African descent in Europe has been unduly restrictive, often confining their experiences to tales of marginalization, precarity, and…
Lamin J. Darboe Emphasizes Rule of Law Over Political Ambition
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe, leader and secretary general of the National Unity Party
By Fatou Sillah
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe, leader and secretary general of the National Unity Party and legal counsel for Ousainou Bojang, said in a…
“Who Killed the Cops?” Gambians Demand Answers After Court Acquits Suspect
Sample of comments on the Police Facebook page
By Makutu Manneh
The acquittal last week of Ousainou Bojang in the fatal shooting of two police officers has sparked widespread outrage in The Gambia, with citizens taking to social…
Lamin J. Darboe Urges Voters to Back ‘System Builders’ in 2026
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe
By Fatou Sillah
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has called on Gambians to prioritize competence and proven track records over campaign rhetoric in the 2026 elections, urging voters to support candidates capable of…
Gambia Intercepts Over 120 Migrants in Two-Day Crackdown on Irregular “Backway” Journeys
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it had intercepted more than 120 people attempting to leave the country on irregular migration routes in two separate operations over two days, underscoring…
GALA Spokesman Urges Anti-Corruption Focus in December Presidential Vote
Omar Saibo Camara, Spokesperson for Gambians Against Looted Assets
By Makutu Manneh
The spokesperson for the activist group Gambians Against Looted Assets, Omar Saibo Camara, has called on voters to treat the country’s…
GALA Leaders Reject Claims of Political Alignment With Opposition
Hakeem Touray and Omar Saibo Camara
By Makutu Manneh
Hakeem Touray, national coordinator of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), and the group’s spokesperson, Omar Saibo Camara, have rejected suggestions that the movement…