The Honourable Speaker of The Gambia’s National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has issued a stirring appeal to African legislatures, urging them to take a more proactive role in driving the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Speaking at the Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments held at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) headquarters in Midrand, Jatta described the…
The Gambia’s First Lady, Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFST), describing the facility as a “new chapter of hope” for families across the country. Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs. Bah-Barrow said the NICU marks a major milestone in the nation’s efforts…
Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang has announced she will not contest the December 2026 presidential election, instead committing herself to leading efforts to unite the opposition ahead of the polls. Tambajang made the announcement during a coalition meeting last week, telling party leaders she would step aside from the race to serve as mediator…
The Gambian Minister of Lands, Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, represented the Government of The Gambia at the annual Touba Magal, one of West Africa’s largest religious gatherings. During the commemoration, Minister Bah conveyed greetings and goodwill from President Adama Barrow and the Gambian people to the Khalipha General of the Mouride…
Few appointments in The Gambia’s democratic history have generated as much legal intrigue and national debate as President Adama Barrow’s decision to appoint renowned lawyer Edrissa (Edi) M.O. Faal as Chief Justice. What should have been a routine transition at the apex of the judiciary has instead evolved into a constitutional showdown, pitting the Executive…
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has urged the Senegalese government to reconsider the state of relations between Senegal and The Gambia amid ongoing border negotiations. In a public appeal directed to the President of Senegal, Darboe asked that Gambian farmers be allowed continued access to farmland while…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader H.E. Ousainu Darboe delivered a fiery address on Saturday, sharply criticizing President Adama Barrow’s administration for failing Gambian farmers and breaking key campaign promises. The rally, which drew thousands from across the Lower River Region, marked a significant moment in the UDP’s push toward the 2026 presidential election. Darboe accused…
The National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) and the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) on Friday have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing governance, compliance, and employee welfare in The Gambia’s tertiary and higher education sector. The signing ceremony was held at NAQAA office in Kanifing attended by the…
Hon. Mama Kandeh, Secretary General and leader of the Gambia Democratic Party (GDC), has called the alliance between his party and the National People’s Party (NPP) a turning point for peace, stability, and development in The Gambia. Addressing a large crowd in his home village of Sare Birom, Jimara Constituency, Kandeh spoke with conviction about…
Edrissa M.O. Faal has officially been sworn in as The Gambia’s new Chief Justice, succeeding Justice Hassan B. Jallow, who retired after nine years of distinguished service. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, where President Adama Barrow administered the oaths of office, allegiance, and secrecy. Justice Faal, a seasoned legal practitioner with…
