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Gov’t Secures Additional USD 10 Million for Greater Banjul Roads Project

The Government of The Gambia has signed an additional financing agreement worth USD 10 million with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the ongoing Greater Banjul Roads Project, a 50-kilometre infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s transport network.  Honourable Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy K. M. Keita, hosted the President…

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Hon. Gibba Calls for Clarity on Senegalese Troops in Foni

The National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala, Hon. Almameh Gibba, has raised concerns over the presence of Senegalese troops in the Foni region, calling for greater transparency regarding their mandate and operations.  Speaking on the program Bitilo, Gibba argued that the deployment of Senegalese soldiers has contributed to insecurity and disrupted education, agriculture, and livelihoods…

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President Barrow to Inaugurate Newly Constructed Sanyang Seaside Road Today

President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, is expected to preside over the inauguration of the newly constructed Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Lot 9 Sanyang Seaside Road Project on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in the West Coast Region. The inauguration will mark the commencement of a series of commissioning ceremonies for newly…

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Protecting Votes Is Not a Call for Unrest — Mayor Lowe Defends UDP Results Plan

Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has defended the United Democratic Party (UDP)’s decision to announce its own election results before the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issues the official tally, insisting that the practice is both legitimate and peaceful. Speaking on Eye Africa TV, Lowe clarified remarks made by UDP figure Lamin Manneh, who recently stated that…

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NAWEC Blames Rising Consumption and Fuel Challenges for Power Crisis

NAWEC Public Relations Officer Buba Badjie has attributed the country’s recent power shortages to rising electricity consumption, fuel challenges and the full integration of the national power grid. Speaking in an interview with Kerr Fatou, Badjie explained that the full integration of the national grid means that any drop in power generation capacity now affects…

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