The United Democratic Party (UDP) and Gambia For All (GFA) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), cementing a new phase of political cooperation ahead of The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election. The agreement unites two veteran Gambian politicians with long-standing experience at the highest levels of government. GFA is led by Bakary…
His Excellency President Adama Barrow on Tuesday paid a surprise inspection visit to the ongoing construction of the new BB Bridge at Kotu, underscoring his government’s commitment to closely monitoring national infrastructure projects. The President was accompanied by Hon. Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, along with senior officials from the National Road…
In a country where political attention often gravitates toward high- profile offices such as National Assembly seats, mayorships, and ministerial positions, veteran politician Halifa Sallah has called for a shift in focus. He argues that the unsung heroes of national development grassroots organisers deserve greater recognition and support. Sallah, a long-standing figure in Gambian politics…
UDP leader Ousainou Darboe has never minced words, and last weekend in Kotu, he delivered one of his most striking remarks yet. With a mix of humour and frustration, the veteran politician warned that if President Adama Barrow secures another five years in the December 5 election, he might just join the very “backway” he…
The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has commenced a nationwide Tourism Stakeholders’ Meeting, beginning in Kerewan on Monday. The consultations, which run through September 25, aim to foster dialogue on tourism development and performance ahead of the upcoming season. In her opening remarks, Mrs. Amie Njie, Permanent Secretary…
The Paramount Chief of The Gambia, Alhagie Yahya Jarjusey, who also serves as Chief of Jarra West, has called on Gambians to embark on farming as a means of achieving sustainable growth. Speaking during an interview, Chief Jarjusey underscored the vital role agriculture plays in the country’s development, noting that farming remains the backbone of…
The Gambia Government has spent D3.10 billion on debt interest payments in the first half of 2026, with the cost of servicing domestic debt rising sharply by 17 percent compared to the same period last year. Finance Minister Seedy Keita presented the figures to the National Assembly on Monday in his mid-year statement on the…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has called on women in Kotu, Latrikunda, and Manjai to rally behind United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe in the upcoming December presidential election. Speaking at the Manjai Kotu quarry meeting on Saturday, organized under the Gambia First Coalition and led by the UDP, Mayor Lowe emphasized the pivotal role…
APP-Sobeyaa, led by Essa Mbye Faal, says it has finally agreed to join President Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party (NPP), marking a major political shift after weeks of alliance talks ahead of the December 5th presidential election. In a statement, the party’s Media Secretary General Amfaal Mbye confirmed the decision, saying APP-Sobeyaa will bring its…
The International Trade Centre (ITC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in The Gambia through policy reforms, capacity building, and market access initiatives. Speaking at a workshop on Green Public Procurement, ITC representative Suwaidou Cham, highlighted the strides made in making public…
