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Nyang Njie Says Jammeh-Era Narratives Continue to Haunt UDP’s Public Image
Nyang Njie, Political Analyst & Commentator
By Fatou Sillah
Political analyst and commentator Nyang Njie has described the United Democratic Party (UDP) as one of The Gambia's most consistent opposition parties, arguing that…
Education Minister Says Schools Must Remain Free of Political Messaging
Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)
By Fatou Sillah
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has said schools must remain politically neutral and should…
Gambia for Term Limits Urges President Barrow to Step Aside After Two Terms
By Seedy Jobe
The civic movement Gambia for Term Limits (GFTL) on Saturday called on President Adama Barrow to respect a two-term limit on the presidency, urging Gambians to oppose any attempt by him to seek another…
Gajigo Wants Barrow Out but Says Opposition Needs a New Standard-Bearer
By Fatou Sillah
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, a senior member of the Gambia For All (GFA), said he supports political change in The Gambia but would prefer the opposition to field a presidential candidate other than United…
Gambian Immigration Authorities Intercept 46 Suspected Irregular Migrants in Niumi
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Immigration Department said it intercepted 46 people suspected of attempting to migrate through the irregular "backway" route during a joint operation in Niumi.
In a statement, the department said…
Trade Minister Says Gambia Will Not Reintroduce Price Controls, Favors Market Regulation Instead
Mod K. Ceesay, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambian government has no plans to reintroduce price controls, opting instead to strengthen market regulation and…
Trade Minister Says Subsidies Helped Ease Prices Despite Global Inflation
Mod K. Ceesay, Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia's Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, Mod K. Ceesay, said the government's…
Gambia, Gabon Sign Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic and Service Passport Holders
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia and Gabon have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, one of several accords concluded during the three-day state visit of Gabonese President Brice…
Government, UNICEF to Hold Children’s Town Hall as Officials Push for Greater Youth Voice in…
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambian government and UNICEF are preparing to host the second edition of the Special Mansakunda for children on Saturday, Aug. 8, an initiative officials say is designed to give young people a direct voice in…
Biran Gai: Any Winning Opposition Alliance Must Include the UDP
Biran Gai
By Makutu Manneh
Political analyst Biran Gai has urged The Gambia's opposition parties to approach coalition negotiations with greater realism, arguing that any alliance seeking to challenge President Adama Barrow in the…