Agriculture Minister and Second Vice President of the National People’s Party (NPP), Dr. Demba Sabally, has declared that the ruling party is making significant inroads in Foni ahead of the December 5 presidential election. Speaking on political developments in the region, Dr. Sabally questioned the strength of opposition representatives in several Foni constituencies, pointing to…
The Government of The Gambia and the United States have signed a landmark agreement for the return of money recovered from a property in Potomac, Maryland, tied to the financial dealings of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. The funds, forfeited by the U.S. Government in 2020 following legal proceedings, will be transferred to The Gambia’s…
The State-Owned Enterprises Commission (SOEC) successfully hosted its inaugural Board Induction on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, at Bakadaji Hotel, bringing together Board members from State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) across The Gambia. The induction provided an important platform for Board members to strengthen their understanding of the SOE Act 2023, SOE Regulations, and the Code of Good…
The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pressed for years: putting more private capital to work alongside its own financing and expertise in developing economies. Private capital mobilized…
The Select Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the National Assembly on Friday joined civil society stakeholders in a breakfast meeting on the implementation of the Maputo Declaration on Agriculture and Food Security in Africa. The event, organised by ActionAid International the Gambia, was held at the National Assembly in Banjul. The engagement provided…
The Gambia Men’s National Team Head Coach Jonathan McKinstry has unveiled his 25-man squad for the upcoming 2027 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The announcement was made at the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Secretariat in Kanifing, following his first press conference ahead of the Scorpions’ long-awaited homecoming. The team will host Somalia at…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe has called on Gambians to prioritize national interest over ethnic considerations in the upcoming December 2026 presidential election. Speaking to party supporters and residents in Lower River Region (LRR), as part of the UDP’s ongoing outreach activities, Darboe emphasised that the election should be about leadership,…
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has announced a historic achievement in this year’s Gambia Basic Education Certificate Examination (GABECE), with a record number of students qualifying for senior secondary school. Out of 33,289 candidates registered for the 2026 examination, results for 31,797 were processed, representing 95.52 percent. The ministry confirmed that 16,964 students—54.5…
The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has urged African tax administrations to strengthen regional cooperation and policy coherence in order to safeguard the continent’s tax base and finance sustainable development. He made the remarks at the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) Annual General Meeting and High-Level Policy Dialogue in…
The Clerk of the National Assembly of the Gambia, Mr. Kalipha Mbye, has voiced opposition to a proposal to rename the professional body of Commonwealth parliamentary clerks, arguing that altering its long-established identity is unnecessary. Mr. Mbye made his objection during a meeting of clerks held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in…
