Farmers in Alagie Karu, Jokadu, who had long awaited payment for their groundnut produce, have finally been compensated following government directives to the National Food Security Processing and Marketing Cooperation (NFSPM) former Gambia Groundnut Cooperation (GCC). The disbursement was held at NFSPM headquarters in Banjul on Monday. Deputy Managing Director of National Food Security, Processing…
“Africa’s development cannot be outsourced. Sustainable development must ultimately be financed through domestic resources mobilized by strong and effective institutions.” With these words, Mr. Yankuba Darboe, Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), set the tone for the opening of the 7th Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara…
The Central Bank of The Gambia convened a high-level stakeholders’ engagement on statistical data compilation, quality, and usage at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026. The forum brought together representatives from government institutions, private sector actors, researchers, and development partners to deliberate on strengthening the country’s statistical systems. …
The Golden Era Party, GEP, has pulled out of its partnership with the People’s Progressive Party, PPP, bringing the short alliance to an end. GEP leader Saikou Sawo announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He said the split was caused by internal problems, factional interference, and disagreements over priorities inside the PPP. The…
The Electoral Commission has announced an extension of the deadline for receiving appeals and objections to the provisional voters’ list from the 2026 supplementary voter registration exercise. In a statement signed by Chairman Joseph Colley, the Commission confirmed that the new deadline is Monday, 27 July 2026, in accordance with Section 22(5) of the Elections…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has voiced strong concerns about the growing threat of sand mining in Banjul, warning that the practice poses serious risks to the city’s environment, economy, and future sustainability. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Taranga FM, the Mayor emphasized that unchecked sand mining is eroding Banjul’s fragile coastline and undermining efforts…
The National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has begun its scrutiny of the 2025 Government Accounts, uncovering billions of dalasi in arrears and raising serious questions about public spending controls. During Monday’s session, the Accountant General’s office revealed that The Gambia has accumulated D8.58 billion arrears in subscribed capital contributions, with no payments…
Tensions have risen along the Gambia-Senegal border after Senegalese soldiers demolished part of the perimeter wall at the Bullock Military Camp in Foni on 16 July 2026 citing a territorial dispute. The Bullock Military Camp was constructed during former President Yahya Jammeh’s administration under “Operation Tiger Watch”. The operation was designed to strengthen security and…
The Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) has issued a strong condemnation of the events at the Bulock Military Border Post on July 16, describing the actions of Senegalese forces as a “grave and provocative act” against Gambian sovereignty. In a statement signed by Party Leader Mai Ahmad Fatty, the GMC rejected Senegal’s explanation that the demolition…
The Public Relations Officer of the Kerewan Samba Sira Sports Committee, Lamin Fatty, has officially unveiled the prize package for this year’s highly anticipated tournament. According to Mr Fatty, the champions will walk away with a grand prize of D100,000 along with prestigious gold medals. The second-place team will be awarded D75,000, while the third-place…
