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Former NPP West Coast Executive Fanding Baldeh Arrested at Brikama Home
Fanding Baldeh, Former NPP West Coast Executive
By Fatou Touray
Former National People’s Party (NPP) West Coast executive Fanding Baldeh was arrested at his residence in Brikama on Thursday afternoon.
According…
Hon. Omar Ceesay Resigns from GDC Over Alliance with NPP, Cites Third-Term Concerns
Omar Ceesay, fromer NAM, NIamina East
By Seedy Jobe
Former National Assembly Member for Niamina East, Hon. Omar Ceesay, has formally resigned from the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), citing the party's recent alliance…
KMC Unveils D4.1 Million Fish Seller Facility at Serrekunda Market
Mayor Bensouda and CEO Ceesay during the ribbon-cutting ceremony
By Seedy Jobe
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) on Wednesday officially inaugurated a newly constructed fish seller facility at Serrekunda Market, a D4.1…
Veteran Politician Tina Faal Joins UNITE as Party Expands Ahead of December Vote
Mayor Bensouda with Ms. Tina Faal
By Makutu Manneh
Veteran Gambian politician Tina Faal has joined the UNITE party, bolstering the ranks of the opposition movement as political parties intensify preparations for the…
NPP’s Seedy Njie Rejects Corruption, Cost-of-Living Criticism of Barrow Administration
Seedy Njie, Deputy Spokesperson of the National People's Party
By Makutu Manneh
Seedy Njie, deputy spokesperson for the ruling National People's Party (NPP) and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, has rejected…
Seedy Njie Says Opposition Divisions Are Strengthening Ruling Party Ahead of December Vote
Seedy Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Spokesperson of the National People's Party
By Makutu Manneh
Seedy Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Deputy Spokesperson of the ruling National…
‘There Has Been Absolutely Zero Implementation of the Law,’ GPU Secretary General Says…
Modou S. Joof, Secretary General, Gambia Press Union
By Seedy Jobe
More than a year after The Gambia's Access to Information Act came into force, its implementation has been virtually nonexistent, according to Gambia Press…
Lamin J. Darboe Calls on NUP-UNITE Supporters to Reject Insults and Violence Ahead of 2026 Election
Dr. Lamin J. Darboe, National Unity Party
By Fatou Sillah
National Unity Party (NUP) leader Lamin J. Darboe has called on members of the newly formed alliance between the NUP and UNITE to reject political insults and…
“The Story Is Not More Important Than Your Life,” GPU Secretary General Tells Journalists Ahead of…
Modou S. Joof, GPU Secretary General
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is stepping up efforts to strengthen the safety of journalists ahead of the country's 2026 general elections, expanding training programs and…
Court Convicts Man After Guilty Plea in Sexual Assault of Minor Case
Ansumana Gassama
A principal magistrate has convicted Ansumana Gassama of sexually assaulting a minor after he pleaded guilty to a charge of committing an unlawful sexual act under Section 122(1)(a) of the Criminal Offences Act…