The Ministry of Agriculture has intensified efforts to improve agricultural data collection and monitoring, with a strong focus on local language integration and inclusive participation. Over the past two weeks, from July 13 to 24, enumerators underwent intensive preparation at Paradise Hotel. The training, supported by the Gambia Bureau of Statistics, FAO, World Bank, and…
The United Gambia Front (UGF) on Thursday, July 24, 2026, held a press conference at Mariama Kunda Junction to officially present its vision, direction, and policy agenda ahead of the 2026 presidential election. Presidential candidate Hon. Bakary K. Badjie addressed party supporters, journalists, and community members, outlining the principles that will guide his campaign. He…
The People’s Progressive Party, PPP, has responded to Golden Era Party leader Saikou Sawo’s decision to leave and revive GEP. In a statement dated July 22, 2026, the PPP said it respects Sawo’s decision and thanked him for his service. However, the party also moved to clarify key issues raised in Sawo’s announcement. “Alliance with…
“Africa’s development cannot be outsourced. Sustainable development must ultimately be financed through domestic resources mobilized by strong and effective institutions.” With these words, Mr. Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), set the tone for the opening of the 7th Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara…
In the northern Central River Region of The Gambia, a quiet revolution is taking place one that begins not with grand machinery or sprawling fields, but with a handful of chickens. Dam Gaye, a local farmer, once dreamed of building a thriving poultry business. But like many small-scale entrepreneurs, he lacked the resources to turn…
The Central Bank of The Gambia convened a high-level stakeholders’ engagement on statistical data compilation, quality, and usage at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026. The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, private sector actors, researchers, and development partners to deliberate on strengthening the country’s statistical systems. …
The Golden Era Party, GEP, has pulled out of its partnership with the People’s Progressive Party, PPP, bringing the short alliance to an end. GEP leader Saikou Sawo announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He said the split was caused by internal problems, factional interference, and disagreements over priorities inside the PPP. The…
The Electoral Commission has announced an extension of the deadline for receiving appeals and objections to the provisional voters’ list from the 2026 supplementary voter registration exercise. In a statement signed by Chairman Joseph Colley, the Commission confirmed that the new deadline is Monday, 27 July 2026, in accordance with Section 22(5) of the Elections…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has voiced strong concerns about the growing threat of sand mining in Banjul, warning that the practice poses serious risks to the city’s environment, economy, and future sustainability. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Taranga FM, the Mayor emphasized that unchecked sand mining is eroding Banjul’s fragile coastline and undermining efforts…
Former Vice President and independent presidential aspirant Dr. Isatou Touray has reaffirmed her opposition to female genital mutilation, describing the practice as a violation of human rights while urging Gambians to prioritize leadership over coalition politics in the upcoming 2026 presidential election. In an interview with Eye Africa TV, Dr. Touray declared that she would…
