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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…
Statement on the Removal of the Auditor General- Dr. Ousman Gajigo
Dr. Ousman Gajigo, Economist formerly with ADB
By Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The government's decision to remove the Auditor General is highly disturbing. The National Audit Office (NAO) plays an important role…
In defense of the constitution, Adama Barrow must be stopped: The Gambia on a return to autocracy.
Essa Njie
By Essa Njie
Two unfortunate things are unfolding in The Gambia: the weaponization of the law through so-called legal restrictions to erode civil liberties and the violation of the constitution by the government with…
Gambia Police Force Accepts Superintendent Kujabi’s Apology, Issues Stern Warning
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia Police Force has accepted an apology from Superintendent of Police David Kujabi following remarks he made on social media that were deemed inconsistent with the standards expected of serving officers.…