Two weeks after its official opening by Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda on 5 August 2026, the newly constructed Serrekunda Fish Market has yet to commence operations. During a visit to the facility yesterday, our team observed that fish vendors had not started trading from the market. Women vendors currently selling fish along…
In a country still navigating the delicate balance between democracy and state control, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused key public institutions of tilting the playing field in favor of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP). Dr. Lamin Manneh, the UDP’s Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs, voiced these concerns during an interview on…
Ansumana Gassama a football coach broke down in tears inside a Kanifing courtroom Monday as he was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a 10-year-old boy under his supervision. Principal Magistrate Sallah Mbaye of the Kanifing Magistrates Court delivered the sentence after the accused pleaded guilty to the charge. The court also ordered…
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of Gambian athletes absconding during international competitions, warning that the practice threatens the country’s credibility and future opportunities for sports development. Speaking in an interview, Minister Badjie revealed that at least six athletes representing The Gambia this summer…
The National Unity Party (NUP), led by Dr. Lamin J. Darbo, has formally withdrawn from negotiations to join the proposed CHANGE Coalition, ending 18 months of dialogue facilitated by the APEX Initiative. In a statement released on Monday, party spokesperson Saidina Abubacarr Jarjou confirmed that the National Executive Committee reached the decision following extensive internal…
The ART27 Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery & Creative Hub has announced plans for a landmark art exhibition to mark its grand opening on December 1, 2026, signaling a bold new chapter in The Gambia’s contemporary art scene. The exhibition, titled “BIG & BOLD Touring Exhibition 2026/27”, will inaugurate ART27’s newly established permanent gallery space in…
The Government of The Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups with the official launch of the Afrimakk Initiative. The flagship programme, spearheaded by the Mendez Impact Foundation, debuted with the Young Innovators Challenge, an inter-school entrepreneurship competition involving nine schools across the region. The Honourable…
Hon. Fatou K. Jawara has urged African parliaments to treat governance, peace, and security as a single, indivisible agenda in the face of mounting political, economic, and technological disruptions. Speaking at the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference, Jawara seconded a motion on Governance, Peace and Security, warning that parliaments across the continent…
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has unveiled the official performance analysis of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), painting a vivid picture of both progress and persistent challenges in Gambian secondary education. The Rise of Female Leadership: This year’s results highlight a powerful trend: female students are leading the…
For decades, groundnuts have been the lifeblood of Gambian farming households, providing income to pay school fees, settle debts, and prepare for the next planting season. But this year, frustration is mounting as farmers complain of unpaid dues from Secco presidents entrusted with handling their sales. At the heart of the issue is the National…
