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Gambia journalists mark World Press Freedom Day 2026 with calls to protect media freedom

Journalists, media workers, and activists across The Gambia on Sunday commemorated World Press Freedom Day 2026 under the theme “Honouring Our Legends, Defending Our Freedom.” The event, organised by the Gambia Press Union in collaboration with the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication, brought together media stakeholders to reflect on the sacrifices of veteran journalists…

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Gov’t, IMF discuss programme recalibration, growth outlook and reform priorities

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), in collaboration with the Central Bank of The Gambia and key institutions, has held a productive engagement with the IMF mission team currently in the country for the Fifth Review under the ECF, Second Review under the RSF, and Article IV Consultation (22 April–6 May 2026). IMF…

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Young girl needs urgent overseas treatment as Specialist Care remains unavailable

A young girl from Lamin has been recommended for urgent medical treatment abroad after doctors confirmed that the specialised surgery she needs is not currently available in The Gambia. Fatima Kalley, a minor, was brought to the neurosurgery outpatient department by her parents in August 2023 after they noticed difficulties in her ability to walk…

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