The West Africa Editors Society (WAES) has expressed concern over a proposal by the Gambian authorities to register journalists and social media users, aligning its position with the Gambian Press Union (GPU), which has rejected the move. In a statement issued on April 12, 2026, in Accra, WAES said the proposal raises issues regarding press…
Alhagi Yaya Jarjusey, the newly appointed Paramount ‘Seyfo’ of The Gambia, is calling for peace and stability in the country. As a respected traditional leader, he is known for advocating agricultural development, environmental protection, and improved local justice systems. The Chief of Jarra West District, Lower River Region, made this call in an interview with…
Twenty-one journalists have completed a four-day Hazardous Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) in Jenoi, Lower River Region, ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 and 2027 elections circle with support from National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The training aimed to equip the media practitioners with skills to navigate hostile reporting environments and ensure their safety. This comes amid…
Her Excellency Salimatta E.T. Touray, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia to the Republic of Burundi, with residence in Addis Ababa, presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi. During the meeting on 1st April 2026, Her Excellency conveyed warm fraternal greetings from…
SaHel Invest Management International (SIMI), in strategic partnership with Parul University, India, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a high-level education mission to The Gambia led by Mrs Sataday, aimed at expanding access to quality and affordable tertiary education for Gambian students. This landmark engagement has resulted in the introduction of a unique…
Smarter industrial policy can advance Africa’s economic transformation and create jobs WASHINGTON, April 8, 2026 — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of stalling, with growth projections for 2026 revised downward by 0.3 percentage points from estimates previously published in October 2025, according to the latest edition of…
PREAMBLE The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and media industry stakeholders, including regulatory and professional associations, academic, and civil society groups held an emergency meeting at GPU on 8th April, 2026; Recalling our mandate to safeguard editorial independence and media freedom as outlined in the Cherno Jallow Charter of Ethics for Journalists and Media Operators; Recalling Sections…
The Gambia For All (GFA) Party notes with grave concern the deepening electricity crisis gripping our nation. We stand in full solidarity with the Gambian people as they endure yet another period of prolonged and debilitating power outages. NAWEC’s recent announcement of a major electricity shortage in April has brought this crisis to a new…
Gambian children with disabilities have continued to grapple with systemic barriers that often prevent them from attending school. These barriers range from inaccessible infrastructure to limited inclusive policies, poor roads and lack of mobility aids. This situation is even worse in the rural areas, where this reporter encountered a 23‑year‑old Gambian student who has been…
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has announced plans to commence a long-awaited underground water control project in Ebo Town, aimed at addressing persistent flooding challenges in the area. Speaking on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, during a site visit to Ebo Town and Jeshwang, the NRA Managing Director, Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, said the initiative is expected…
