The United Democratic Party (UDP) has raised serious concerns over discrepancies in the recently concluded Supplementary Voter Registration exercise, urging the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to provide complete data to restore public confidence in the electoral process. At a press briefing yesterday, UDP Secretary General and 2026 Presidential Flag-bearer H.E. Ousainu Darboe stressed that the…
The National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has begun its scrutiny of the 2025 Government Accounts, uncovering billions of dalasi in arrears and raising serious questions about public spending controls. During Monday’s session, the Accountant General’s office revealed that The Gambia has accumulated D8.58 billion arrears in subscribed capital contributions, with no payments…
Tensions have risen along the Gambia-Senegal border after Senegalese soldiers demolished part of the perimeter wall at the Bullock Military Camp in Foni on 16 July 2026 citing a territorial dispute. The Bullock Military Camp was constructed during former President Yahya Jammeh’s administration under “Operation Tiger Watch”. The operation was designed to strengthen security and…
The Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) has issued a strong condemnation of the events at the Bulock Military Border Post on July 16, describing the actions of Senegalese forces as a “grave and provocative act” against Gambian sovereignty. In a statement signed by Party Leader Mai Ahmad Fatty, the GMC rejected Senegal’s explanation that the demolition…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), with support from the EU–UNDP GREAT Initiative, has rolled out a week-long Civic Engagement Programme in collaboration with educational institutions and civic clubs. The initiative, themed “Empowering Youth for Civic Responsibility and Peer-Led Learning”, seeks to strengthen civic responsibility, promote peer-to-peer learning, and reinforce electoral integrity among young…
The much-anticipated Kerewan Samba Sira Nawettan, proudly sponsored by ActionAid International Gambia, kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Kerewan Samba Sira football field in Central River Region South with Kawral and Tabanani battling to a pulsating 2-2 draw. The opening fixture delivered everything fans hoped for: drama, determination, and dazzling…
The Public Relations Officer of the Kerewan Samba Sira Sports Committee, Lamin Fatty, has officially unveiled the prize package for this year’s highly anticipated tournament. According to Mr Fatty, the champions will walk away with a grand prize of D100,000 along with prestigious gold medals. The second-place team will be awarded D75,000, while the third-place…
Birth control was once seen as a symbol of freedom and empowerment for women. But in recent years, many young girls are raising concerns about how it affects their health, emotions, and overall well-being. Globally, contraceptive use is rising. The World Health Organization reported that about 874 million women used modern contraceptives between 2021 and…
His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Brazil, on Wednesday July 8, 2026 presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador to His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Republic of Brazil….
Fisheries stakeholders from The Gambia and Senegal have been urged to strengthen cooperation in the management of shared marine resources as concerns grow over declining fish stocks and mounting pressure on the sector. The call was made on Tuesday during a meeting held at the Brufut Fish Landing Site, where representatives of fisheries organisations from…
