Edrissa M.O. Faal has officially been sworn in as The Gambia’s new Chief Justice, succeeding Justice Hassan B. Jallow, who retired after nine years of distinguished service. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House, where President Adama Barrow administered the oaths of office, allegiance, and secrecy. Justice Faal, a seasoned legal practitioner with…
The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has declared that The Gambia enjoys some of the lowest food prices in the West African sub-region, crediting government subsidies and targeted interventions for cushioning households against global inflation. Speaking on West Coast Radio, Dr. Ceesay said subsidies on electricity, fuel, and agriculture have…
The Gambia has taken a historic step in its democratic transition with the validation of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Bill 2026, a landmark piece of legislation designed to transform the SIS into a modern, accountable, and trusted institution. The Bill, hailed as a cornerstone of the country’s security sector reform agenda, provides the SIS…
Devastating floods have struck several communities across the Wuli Districts of the Upper River Region following heavy rainfall on Friday afternoon, July 31, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction and at least two people dead. According to preliminary reports, two individuals tragically lost their lives in Barrow Kunda Village, Baja Kunda Ward, after being swept…
Residents of Banni, Salikene, Njaba Kunda, and surrounding communities in the North Bank Region are poised to benefit from improved connectivity as the 16.14‑kilometre Banni–Salikene–Njaba Kunda Road Project reaches substantial completion and prepares for official inauguration. Fully funded by the Government of The Gambia, the project has been executed by Bajam Construction Limited under the…
History is often written about nations, but every so often, it is made by an individual whose life’s work elevates an entire country. Such is the case with Director General, National Centre for Arts and Culture, Hassoum Ceesay, whose election as an International Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) marks one of the most significant…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, joined stakeholders in a day-long interface organised by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) to discuss the safety of journalists before and during elections. The event, supported by IFEX—a global network promoting freedom of expression brought together members of the security services and other relevant actors. …
President Adama Barrow presented a total of GMD 83,814,708.24 to Technical and Vocational Education and Training, TVET, institutions during a press conference held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center on the 28 July 2026 The funding, provided under the Skills for Inclusive Growth, SIE, Fund, is aimed at expanding access to quality…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) with the support from IFEX has convened a one-day engagement with the Gambia Police Force and the Gambia Armed Forces to strengthen collaboration on the safety of journalists ahead of the 2026–2027 electoral cycle. The forum was held at the National Nutrition Agency (NANA) on Tuesday, attended by senior officers…
The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Adama Barrow, has sent a powerful message on the importance of domestic revenue Mobilisation in Africa. Hosting the 7th African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the State House, President Barrow underscored that revenue collection is the bedrock of a state’s…
