The Gambia has been hailed as a beacon of hope and a model of transitional justice by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Dr. Morris Tidball-Binz. Speaking at the press conference of his two-week mission across the country, Tidball-Binz praised the resilience of Gambian journalists and the progress achieved since…
The Government of The Gambia has, for the first time in its history, submitted its annual financial statement on time, according to Auditor General Cherno Amadou Sowe of the National Audit Office (NAO). The Accountant General’s office delivered the 2025 statement on March 31 at 6 p.m., enabling the NAO to meet its constitutional obligation…
The Auditor General of The Gambia’s National Audit Office (NAO), Cherno Amadou Sowe, has underscored the importance of collaboration between the NAO and the media in strengthening transparency, accountability, and good governance. Speaking at an engagement with media practitioners on Wednesday at a local hotel in Kololi, Sowe highlighted the indispensable role of journalists in…
At a recent civic engagement forum, young Gambian leaders underscored the importance of youth involvement in shaping the nation’s democratic future. The gathering, organised by the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), provided a platform for young people to reflect on their role in elections and…
Foni Kansala National Assembly Member Almameh Gibba has sounded the alarm over what he described as persistent neglect of The Gambia’s security services, citing unpaid allowances and mounting arrears that threaten morale and capacity. Speaking during the debate on the 2027 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, Gibba revealed that arrears owed to personnel who attended…
Chief Civic Education Officer at the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), Yusupha Bojang, has raised concern over the growing number of undecided voters, particularly among young people. Despite the existence of nearly 30 political parties in the country, he noted that many youths remain indifferent or undecided about their political choices. Speaking at a…
The National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has recommended a D6 million reduction in the Office of the President’s 2027 budget, with the funds redirected to the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) to strengthen its development programs and personnel support. The proposal was contained in FPAC’s consolidated report on the 2027 Estimates…
The National Assembly has received recommendations for additional funding and budget adjustments across education, health and social welfare as lawmakers debate the proposed 2027 national budget. The recommendations are contained in the consolidated report of the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC), tabled by its chairman, Alhagie S. Darboe, on behalf of the committee. For…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainu Darboe has sharply criticised President Adama Barrow’s administration, describing the upcoming December 5 presidential election as the country’s “final opportunity” to change direction. Speaking at a rally in Brikama over the weekend, Darboe accused the government of neglecting key sectors, mismanaging public funds, and failing to address irregular migration….
In a powerful appeal during a dialogue organised by International IDEA, Sheikh Essa Darboe, President of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council, urged Gambians to embrace truth, respect, and unity as guiding principles in the upcoming elections. Sheikh Darboe emphasised that religious leaders carry a special responsibility to use their platforms for peace rather than division….
