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Bensouda Forecasts Major Political Shift as UMC Prepares for National Congress
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, United Movement for Change
By Makutu Manneh
Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of the United Movement for Change (UMC) has projected that the movement’s upcoming national congress on May 16 will mark a…
Mandinary Youth Demand Accountability, Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Omar Badjie Inquest Findings
Late Omar Badjie
By Fatou Sillah
Youth representatives in Mandinary have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government, calling for swift action and accountability following the conclusion of the coroner’s inquest into the death of…
Dr. Ceesay: “Fuel Price Increases Driven by Global Market Forces, Not Government Policy”
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has stated that the recent rise in fuel prices is…
GPU, MAJaC Mark World Press Freedom Day with Reform Calls, Support for Ethical Journalism
Isatou Keita, President of the Gambia Press Union
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) have called on the government to address attacks on journalists,…
Finance Minister: Government Allocates D500M Fuel Subsidy to Stabilise Prices
Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance & Economic Affairs
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has announced that the government allocated approximately D500 million in fuel subsidies over a…
Nani Juwara Assures Gambians of Stable Fuel Supply Despite Global Price Surge
Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Nani Juwara, has assured the public that The Gambia will not face fuel shortages, despite rising global…
Nani Juwara: Fuel Price Hikes a National Challenge, Not a Political Issue
Nani Juwara, Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Nani Juwara, has emphasized that the ongoing rise in fuel prices should be viewed as a national challenge rather…
UDP Leader Darboe Rejects ‘Convenience’ Coalition to Unseat President Barrow
ANM Ousainu Darboe, party leader and flagbearer, UDP
By Makutu Manneh
ANM Ousainu Darboe, party leader and flagbearer of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has reiterated that while the party remains open…
Gambia Immigration Department Intercepts 35 Irregular Migrants in Jinack Kajatta
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intercepted 35 individuals attempting irregular migration—locally referred to as the “backway”—at Mandala Lodge in Jinack Kajatta. The group comprised 15 adults…
Chairman Darboe Receives Continental Recognition at African Mayors Awards in Abuja
By Seedy Jobe
The Chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), Yankuba Darboe, has been honored with an international award after being named Champion for Sustainable Community Development and Local Governance in…