History is often written about nations, but every so often, it is made by an individual whose life’s work elevates an entire country. Such is the case with Director General, National Centre for Arts and Culture, Hassoum Ceesay, whose election as an International Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) marks one of the most significant…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, joined stakeholders in a day-long interface organised by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) to discuss the safety of journalists before and during elections. The event, supported by IFEX—a global network promoting freedom of expression brought together members of the security services and other relevant actors. …
President Adama Barrow presented a total of GMD 83,814,708.24 to Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET, institutions during a press conference held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center on the 28 July 2026 The funding, provided under the Skills for Inclusive Growth, SIE, Fund, is aimed at expanding access to quality…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) with the support from IFEX has convened a one-day engagement with the Gambia Police Force and the Gambia Armed Forces to strengthen collaboration on the safety of journalists ahead of the 2026–2027 electoral cycle. The forum was held at the National Nutrition Agency (NANA) on Tuesday, attended by senior officers…
Farmers in Alagie Karu, Jokadu, who had long awaited payment for their groundnut produce, have finally been compensated following government directives to the National Food Security Processing and Marketing Cooperation (NFSPM) former Gambia Groundnut Cooperation (GCC). The disbursement was held at NFSPM headquarters in Banjul on Monday. Deputy Managing Director of National Food Security, Processing…
“Africa’s development cannot be outsourced. Sustainable development must ultimately be financed through domestic resources mobilized by strong and effective institutions.” With these words, Mr. Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), set the tone for the opening of the 7th Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara…
The Central Bank of The Gambia convened a high-level stakeholders’ engagement on statistical data compilation, quality, and usage at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026. The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, private sector actors, researchers, and development partners to deliberate on strengthening the country’s statistical systems. …
The Golden Era Party, GEP, has pulled out of its partnership with the People’s Progressive Party, PPP, bringing the short alliance to an end. GEP leader Saikou Sawo announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He said the split was caused by internal problems, factional interference, and disagreements over priorities inside the PPP. The…
The Electoral Commission has announced an extension of the deadline for receiving appeals and objections to the provisional voters’ list from the 2026 supplementary voter registration exercise. In a statement signed by Chairman Joseph Colley, the Commission confirmed that the new deadline is Monday, 27 July 2026, in accordance with Section 22(5) of the Elections…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has voiced strong concerns about the growing threat of sand mining in Banjul, warning that the practice poses serious risks to the city’s environment, economy, and future sustainability. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Taranga FM, the Mayor emphasized that unchecked sand mining is eroding Banjul’s fragile coastline and undermining efforts…
