The Gambia’s U-17 national team clinched the WAFU Zone A championship in thrilling fashion, defeating Senegal 5–4 on penalties after a tense Senegambia derby final at the Leopold Sédar Senghor International Stadium. The match ended goalless after 90 minutes of closely fought football, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock. The drama peaked deep…
President Adama Barrow has extended an invitation to Essa Mbaye Faal and other political leaders to join him in advancing the development agenda of The Gambia. Speaking at an inauguration ceremony in Gunjur, President Barrow emphasised that the election season was over and urged political actors to redirect their energy and resources toward national progress. …
Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has announced that the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) will unveil its next flagbearer by the end of October 2026. Speaking from his base in Equatorial Guinea, Jammeh addressed militants and supporters at Penchami Hall during the official launch of the No To Alliance Movement. He said the…
President Adama Barrow on Saturday inaugurated the EPC LOT 8 Gunjur–Beachside Road Project, a 4.5-kilometer stretch linking Gunjur to the coast, urging Gambians to move past election rivalries and focus on national development. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Gunjur, Barrow declared the election season over and invited opposition figures, including Essa Mbaye Faal and…
In a major boost for households and businesses across the Greater Banjul Area, The Gambia has signed US$11.9 million contract with Chinese firm TBEA Co Ltd to overhaul the region’s ageing electricity network — a move set to transform power supply for more than 80,000 residents. The agreement, signed under the China-Aid Greater Banjul Area…
Hon. Bakary K. Badjie, National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang, has called on the Gambian government to halt the practice of allocating state reserve lands to senior public officials, insisting that such properties should instead benefit low-income citizens. Speaking on Kerr Fatou’s Politic Kachaa show, Badjie argued that teachers, nurses, security personnel, and other ordinary…
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has called on schools across The Gambia to cut back on non-essential activities that take teachers and students away from the classroom, stressing the need to safeguard instructional time. Speaking at a media briefing on the 2026 Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination (GABECE) results on…
Agriculture Minister and Second Vice President of the National People’s Party (NPP), Dr. Demba Sabally, has declared that the ruling party is making significant inroads in Foni ahead of the December 5 presidential election. Speaking on political developments in the region, Dr. Sabally questioned the strength of opposition representatives in several Foni constituencies, pointing to…
The Government of The Gambia and the United States have signed a landmark agreement for the return of money recovered from a property in Potomac, Maryland, tied to the financial dealings of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. The funds, forfeited by the U.S. Government in 2020 following legal proceedings, will be transferred to The Gambia’s…
The State-Owned Enterprises Commission (SOEC) successfully hosted its inaugural Board Induction on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, at Bakadaji Hotel, bringing together Board members from State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) across The Gambia. The induction provided an important platform for Board members to strengthen their understanding of the SOE Act 2023, SOE Regulations, and the Code of Good…
