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FPAC Flags D8.58 Billion in Government Arrears Amid Audit Concerns

The National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has begun its scrutiny of the 2025 Government Accounts, uncovering billions of dalasi in arrears and raising serious questions about public spending controls.  During Monday’s session, the Accountant General’s office revealed that The Gambia has accumulated D8.58 billion arrears in subscribed capital contributions, with no payments…

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Senegalese soldiers demolish part of Bullock Military Camp Perimeter Wall in Foni

Tensions have risen along the Gambia-Senegal border after Senegalese soldiers demolished part of the perimeter wall at the Bullock Military Camp in Foni on 16 July 2026 citing a territorial dispute. The Bullock Military Camp was constructed during former President Yahya Jammeh’s administration under “Operation Tiger Watch”. The operation was designed to strengthen security and…

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Kerewan Samba Sira Sports Committee announce tournament prizes

The Public Relations Officer of the Kerewan Samba Sira Sports Committee, Lamin Fatty, has officially unveiled the prize package for this year’s highly anticipated tournament.   According to Mr Fatty, the champions will walk away with a grand prize of D100,000 along with prestigious gold medals. The second-place team will be awarded D75,000, while the third-place…

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Civil Society director Jawneh urges political tolerance ahead of elections

As political activities gather momentum ahead of The Gambia’s next electoral cycle, Beakanyang Executive Director Nfamara Jawneh has called on citizens to embrace tolerance and reject hate speech, stressing that peace and stability must never be taken for granted.   In an interview with Senigambia, Jawneh underscored that the right to support different political parties and…

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Activists fault National Assembly over constitutional deadlock

Civil society and disability rights advocates have blamed the National Assembly for what they describe as a lack of political will on the continued deadlock over constitutional reform, warning that partisan interests are slowing The Gambia’s democratic transition and delaying key governance reforms. Speaking in separate interviews, Ansuman Camara, National Coordinator of Activista Gambia, and…

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UMC will only join coalition built on shared vision, not just to unseat Barrow – Bensouda

The Party leader of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has said his party will not join any political coalition formed solely to remove President Adama Barrow from office, insisting that any alliance must be founded on a shared vision, common principles, and a long-term plan for governing the country. Speaking…

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FaBB Foundation launches first-ever Accident & Emergency Unit at Bansang General Hospital

A Historic Milestone in Strengthening Healthcare Delivery in The Gambia Bansang, Central River Region – In a landmark development for healthcare delivery in The Gambia, the FaBB Foundation officially commissioned the first-ever Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit in the 88-year history of Bansang General Hospital, marking a transformative moment for the people of the Central…

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