The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in partnership with the Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) under the EU/UNDP GREAT Project, has launched a two-day Capacity Building Training on Lobbying and Advocacy in Wassu, Central River Region North. Held under the theme “Empowering Voices: Strategic Advocacy for Local Impact”, the training builds on last year’s…
The Central Bank of The Gambia has kept its Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent, opting for a cautious policy stance as rising domestic debt, persistent transport costs and external uncertainties continue to pose risks to the country’s inflation outlook. The decision was announced Thursday following the two-day meeting of the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy…
The Gambia Immigration Department Female Network (GIFNet) has taken a historic step in advancing women’s leadership and inclusion within the security sector by validating its draft Constitution during a workshop held in Pechami, Senegambia. The event brought together female officers of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), representatives from sister security institutions, the Ministry of Interior,…
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has identified the shortage of qualified mathematics teachers as one of the most pressing challenges facing the country’s education system. She noted that the issue is compounded by low enrollment in mathematics at the tertiary level and a widespread fear of the subject among students….
The Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA), led by Dr. Ousman Gajigo, has formally ended its merger with Gambia For All and announced it will join the UNITE-NUP alliance in preparation for The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election. Speaking to Kerr Fatou Media, Dr. Gajigo described the move as a strategic decision to clarify the party’s position…
The Secretary General and leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), Suwaibou Touray, has levelled serious accusations against the government, alleging corruption, voter inducement, and intimidation in the run-up to the upcoming elections. Speaking during a party interview, Touray claimed that the government was entering the electoral process with corruption and…
National People’s Party (NPP) member Talibo Kongira has argued that the Coalition Management Committee (CMC) does not have the political muscle to remove President Adama Barrow in the upcoming December 5 presidential election without the backing of major opposition parties, particularly the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC). Speaking on the…
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday 19th August, 2026, has launched a combined 36.1 kilometres of road projects across six locations in the West Coast Region (WCR), as part of the government’s ongoing Connect Gambia Roads Infrastructure tour. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, is designed to improve connectivity, facilitate movement, and boost economic activities by opening…
The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has commenced a three-day intensive in-house training program for parliamentary staff, focusing on the Constitution, Standing Orders, Parliamentary Procedures, and the Code of Conduct. The initiative, organized by the Table Office, is designed to strengthen institutional efficiency and enhance the professional competency of staff. In his…
Two weeks after its official opening by Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda on 5 August 2026, the newly constructed Serrekunda Fish Market has yet to commence operations. During a visit to the facility yesterday, our team observed that fish vendors had not started trading from the market. Women vendors currently selling fish along…
