Businessman Modou Lamin Baldeh has been convicted at the Banjul magistrate court for stealing five containers of ceramic wall tiles worth US$175,000 (D12,075,000), ending a nearly two-year trial. Principal Magistrate M Krubally delivered the judgment yesterday, 6th August 2026, finding Baldeh guilty of exceeding his limited authority to sell the goods and dishonestly converting them…
The governments of The Gambia and Senegal have reached a significant breakthrough in resolving the recent border disputes that disrupted farming activities in several communities, paving the way for affected farmers to return to their fields. According to a government press release issued on August 6, 2026, the development follows diplomatic engagement initiated by President…
ECOWAS leaders are calling for electoral and legal reforms across West Africa to increase women’s participation in elected and other decision-making positions, as the regional bloc sets its sights on achieving full gender parity in elective positions by 2035. The call is contained in a Declaration on Advancing Gender Parity in Political Representation adopted by…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces, Major General Ousman Gomez, has paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Dr. Fatou Bensouda, High Commissioner of the Republic of The Gambia to the United Kingdom. He was accompanied by his Military Assistant, Major Ebrima Ceesay. During the meeting, Major General Gomez reaffirmed…
More than a year after The Gambia’s landmark Access to Information Act came into force, its implementation remains virtually nonexistent, according to the Gambia Press Union (GPU). GPU Secretary General Modou S. Joof, speaking on QTV on Wednesday, said public institutions have largely failed to comply with the law’s requirements, undermining its promise of transparency…
As the national debate over the appointment of Chief Justice Edi Faal continues to dominate political and legal discourse, one voice remains noticeably absent: that of renowned UK based Gambian barrister and solicitor Melville Robertson Roberts. Known for his forthright opinions on constitutional law, governance and judicial reform, Roberts has, on this occasion, maintained an…
The Deputy Spokesperson of the National People’s Party (NPP), Hon. Seedy SK. Njie, has downplayed the emergence of the newly formed UNITE Party, insisting it poses no political threat to the ruling party. Speaking on QTV’s State of Affairs programme on Tuesday, Njie described the party led by Talib Ahmed Bensouda as a “nonevent.” “At…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Organizing Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and National Assembly Member for Central Badibou, has called on Gambian media outlets to play a proactive role in fostering opposition unity ahead of the December presidential election. Speaking on Tuesday during the Politic Kaacha program, Hon. Saho warned that journalists could become…
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has ushered in a new chapter in its mission to safeguard the nation’s borders with the graduation of 599 newly trained officers. The ceremony, held with pomp and pride, was not only a celebration of successful completion of training but also a recognition of excellence across multiple dimensions of service. …
In a move that could reshape the political landscape, the UNITE Party and the National Unity Party (NUP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalising their alliance as the nation heads toward the 5 December 2026 presidential election. The signing ceremony, attended by senior officials and supporters from both parties, was more than a…
