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Works Minister Says Government Is Fulfilling 2021 Campaign Promises
Hon. Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Works
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia’s Minister of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, said the government is delivering on commitments made to voters during the 2021 presidential…
More Money, Less Progress? BAC Chairman Takes Aim at KMC
Yankuba Darboe, Chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Makutu Manneh
The chairman of the Brikama Area Council, Yankuba Darboe, has criticized the development record of the Kanifing Municipal Council, arguing that his administration…
Seven Individuals Apprehended During Night Patrol in NBR, Says GPF
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) on Sunday, March 8, 2026, announced that officers from its Anti-Crime Unit Sub-Base in Barra, North Bank Region, apprehended seven individuals during a targeted night patrol as part of…
GDC National Women Mobiliser Calls for Equal Opportunities on International Women’s Day
Remeh Jagne, National Women Mobilizer of the Gambia Democratic Congress GDC
By Seedy Jobe
The National Women Mobilizer of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Remeh Jagne, has called for greater inclusion and equal opportunities for…
Sabally Says Alport Has Improved Efficiency at Banjul Port Despite Challenges
Momodou Sabally, National Youth President, NPP
By Fatou Sillah
Momodou Sabally, the national youth president of the National People’s Party, said that operations at the Gambia Ports Authority have improved since the engagement of…
Gardener Sentenced to Life for Rape of Child on Easter Sunday
A local gardener was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of raping a seven-year-old girl on Easter Sunday, a day the presiding judge said was "intended for celebration" but instead became a scene of "breached…
Falang Sonko Says Political Differences Will Not Change His Affection for Talib Bensouda
Falang Sonko and Mayor Bensouda
By Fatou Sillah
The Kanifing Municipality regional chairman of the United Democratic Party, Falang Sonko, says his personal affection for Talib Ahmed Bensouda remains unchanged despite emerging…
NPP’s Ahmad Gitteh Casts Doubt on Opposition Coalition Ahead of December Election
Ahmad Gitteh
By Makutu Manneh
Ahmad Gitteh, a member of the ruling National People’s Party and special adviser to the minister of Telecommunications and Digital Economy, has expressed skepticism that opposition parties will…
National Assembly Calls for Reforms to Improve Hajj Administration
Hon. Sulayman Jammeh, NAM Bundungka Kunda
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly of The Gambia has urged reforms to the country’s hajj administration system following a study tour to Senegal, recommending that authorities adopt…
Gambian Parliament Reaffirms ‘One China’ Policy, Bolstering Ties with Beijing
National Assembly Chambers
By Fatou Sillah
The National Assembly of The Gambia has unanimously adopted a motion formally reaffirming the country's commitment to the "One China" policy, a significant diplomatic gesture that solidifies…