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The Gambia and China Sign 100 Million Yuan Grant to Bolster Bilateral Cooperation
By Makutu Manneh
The Government of The Gambia and the People’s Republic of China on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, signed a grant agreement worth 100 million Chinese yuan, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two…
Essa Faal Predicts APP Sobeya Upset in 2026, Promising Healthcare Reform and a Break From Barrow Era
Essa Faal -Leader APP-Sobeya
Essa Mbye Faal, Leader APP - Sobeya
By Fatou Sillah
Essa Mbye Faal, the leader and presidential flag bearer of the opposition APP Sobeya, says he is confident his party will win The…
Barrow Mocks Opposition’s Coalition Talks, Predicts Century-Long Rule for NPP
President Adama Barrow
By Makutu Manneh
President Adama Barrow has dismissed efforts by opposition parties to form a coalition ahead of The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election, saying their maneuvering reflected weakness and…
Government Spokesman Says Barrow Is Confident of Victory in 2026 Presidential Race
Ebrima G Sankareh
Ebrima G Sankareh, Government Spokesperson
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambian government’s chief spokesperson, Ebrima G. Sankareh, said President Adama Barrow remains firmly…
Yankuba Darboe Urges African Youth to Lead a New Continental Future at 2025 Summit
Yankuba Darboe, chairman of the Brikama Area Council
By Seedy Jobe
Speaking at the Youth Impact Summit 2025, Yankuba Darboe, chairman of the Brikama Area Council, called on young Africans to take responsibility for shaping…
18 Gambian Political Parties Commit to Expanding Women’s Role in Politics
By Seedy Jobe
Eighteen of The Gambia’s 22 registered political parties have endorsed a sweeping communiqué pledging concrete steps to strengthen women’s participation and representation in national politics, marking…
U.S. Imposes New Travel Restrictions on The Gambia, Citing Visa Overstays and Deportation Challenges
US President Donald Trump and President Adama Barrow
By Seedy Jobe
The United States has announced new travel restrictions on The Gambia, citing national security concerns tied to high visa…
GALA Demands Accountability Over Alleged Looted Assets
GALA Logo
By Seedy Jobe
The civil society movement Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) has sharply criticized the responses issued by several state institutions to its petition demanding action on what it describes…
UDP Leader Calls for Cut to President’s Salary
ANM Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
By Makutu Manneh
Ousainu Darboe, leader and presidential candidate of the United Democratic Party (UDP), is calling for a reduction in President…
Mayor Bensouda Clarifies Split from UDP: ‘It’s a Divorce, Not a Betrayal’
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, Mayor of KMC
By Makutu Manneh
The Mayor of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has characterized his political departure from the United Democratic Party (UDP) as a “divorce” rather…