The deputy general manager of the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) has disclosed that robust digitalisation strategy and expansion drive place the GTSC as one of the leading and most innovative transport companies in the sub-region. Mr. Ba Lamin Darboe made this remark duri ng an interview with this medium at his office in Kanifing….
The Government of The Gambia has refuted claims of a Memorandum of Understanding or promises for immunity for former president Yaya Jammeh, emphasising that Jammeh would be arrested and indicted in line with law any time he returns to The Gambia from exile. The disclosure by Government came on the sidelines of public state statements…
The European Union Delegation to The Gambia and the National Youth Parliament – The Gambia (NYP) have established the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). This initiative is part of the EU’s commitment to youth empowerment and participation in decision-making processes, as outlined in the EU Youth Strategy 2021-2027 and the Youth Action Plan in the European…
In a major boost for Gambian sports, the Cabinet has approved the National Sports Bill 2024, paving the way for its presentation at the National Assembly. The Bill, presented by Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, introduces sweeping reforms to strengthen sports governance and development. Key provisions include transforming the National Sports…
The Government of Senegal has announced that it will reduce price of fuel and electricity tariffs in a few days. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko yesterday made the announcement, saying that the Senegalese government “will reduce electricity, fuel and gas prices in a few days’ time. According to media reports, the Prime Minister also stated that…
The message of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s planned return to The Gambia has sparked reactions and nationwide debate, with mixed emotions among the populace. Honourable Kebba Lang Fofana, the nominated member at the National Assembly called for caution, suggesting that ignoring Jammeh’s announcement might be worse than acknowledging him. This sentiment is echoed by…
In the Gambia, political drama continues unabated with ever more interesting episodes. On Saturday, we witnessed a massive welcome of UDP’s leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe. For a moment, the whole place was painted yellow, yet, less than 24 hours later, Kanilai became green as supporters of Jammeh converged in thousands to listen to an audio…
Lawyer Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, Secretary General, Party Leader and 2026 standard-bearer for United Democratic Party (UDP) has called for unity and vision for a prosperous Gambia. Darboe who received a tumultuous welcome by thousands of supporters on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from Banjul International Airport to his Pipeline residence after a European tour where he…
In a landmark moment for The Gambia’s legislature, Clerk of the National Assembly, Kalipha MM Mbye, is representing the country for the first time at the prestigious meeting of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments (ASGP) in Geneva, Switzerland. The high-level gathering, held from October 20 to 22, 2025, ran alongside the 151st Session…
The Gambia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to upholding humanitarian principles and international law at the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland. The Gambian delegation, led by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Seedy S.K. Njie, is actively participating in the global gathering, which brings together parliamentarians from across the…
