United Democratic Party (UDP) flagbearer for the 2026 presidential elections, Lawyer Ousainu Darboe, has described the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the Gambia First Alliance as a “historic day for our country,” emphasizing unity, shared values, and collective leadership among opposition parties. Speaking at the ceremony, Darboe expressed gratitude to alliance partners,…
His Excellency President Adama Barrow on Friday 14yh August, paid a working visit to the ROOTS Project Land Development Site in Genieri, Kiang East District, Lower River Region (LRR), where remarkable progress has been achieved under the ongoing land development programme. Accompanied by Honourable Dr. Demba Sabally, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, as…
APP Sobeya Alliance leader Essa Mbaye Faal has sharply criticised ongoing opposition coalition negotiations, alleging that the process was marred by secrecy, predetermined outcomes, and demands to install Talib Bensouda as the alliance’s presidential flag bearer. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Faal rejected suggestions that his withdrawal was motivated by personal ambition. He…
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has defended the performance of Gambian students in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), describing the results as evidence of progress and the impact of ongoing reforms. Speaking at a press conference following the release of the results, Dr. Drammeh emphasized that…
Drug Law Enforcement Agency Intensifies Crackdown on Illicit Substances The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has announced the arrest of thirty-three (33) suspects in a coordinated operation targeting drug trafficking and abuse across multiple regions. The accused individuals, all Gambian nationals, range in age from 17 to 46 years old and include…
The Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) in Fajara witnessed a significant milestone on August 13, 2026, with the official commissioning of a newly constructed joint mess and the hosting of the China-Gambia Military Bantaba. The event marked a celebration of the deepening military cooperation between The Gambia and the People Republic of China. The…
Residents and business owners’ outcry over darkness, losses, and lack of explanation from the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) over blackouts. For the residents of Gunjur, the lights went out four days ago—and with them, any semblance of normal life. As the silence of dead refrigerators fills homes and the stench of spoiled food…
Carolyne Jocobs, a distinguished member of the ART27 Residents program, has announced the completion of a striking new collection of twelve works to be showcased at the upcoming gallery opening. The series includes six acrylic-on-canvas pieces celebrating the vibrancy and majesty of African wildlife, alongside six large-scale, dynamic works created during her studio residency. Together,…
As the Atlantic breeze sweeps across the Gambian capital, the mood is anything but calm. With presidential elections set for December 5, 2026, the country finds itself at a crossroads: will it deepen its fragile democratic experiment, or entrench executive power under President Adama Barrow. A Controversial Third Term: Barrow, who swept to power in…
A university student politician, youth leader and Busumbala Constituency representative at the National Youth Parliament (NYP) has raised deep concerns over the recent wave of violent crimes, such as murder, armed robbery and rape, in The Gambia. In an inclusive interview with this reporter, Mr. Ebrima H. Secka maintained that the situation is not only…
