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…
Vice President Mohammed BS Jallow, speaking on behalf of President Adama Barrow, has urged ECOWAS Member States to strengthen regional cooperation, fair competition, and effective market governance as key drivers of sustainable growth and shared prosperity across West Africa. Delivering remarks on Tuesday, September 15, at the inaugural conference of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has confirmed the arrest and detention of 20 protesters, including four minors, during its monitoring of electricity related protests between 7 and 9 September 2026. The Commission said the arrests were recorded across three police stations in the West Coast Region and Kanifing Municipality following protests over ongoing electricity…
The Gambia’s Sports Minister, Bakary Y. Badjie, has announced that wrestling and musical events will no longer be permitted at the Independence Stadium. The decision, he explained, is aimed at safeguarding the facility following its recent rehabilitation and ensuring it continues to meet international standards for hosting football matches. Minister Badjie made the announcement during…
The Government of The Gambia is set to roll out teaching materials in seven national languages for Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Grade 1 pupils, according to Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Dr. Ceesay explained that the initiative will incorporate Jola, Soninke, Mandinka, Fula, Wollof, Serer, and Manjago…
The President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Mr. Kemo Ceesay, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the National Sports Council (NSC) at the Independence Stadium in Bakau. He was accompanied by GFF Second Vice President Bakary Bojang, Executive Committee members Hassan Cham and Jainaba Bah, General Secretary Lamin M. Jassey, and Finance Director…
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday received the newly appointed President of the ECOWAS Commission, General Birame Diop, and his delegation at State House in Banjul. General Diop visited President Barrow following his participation in the inaugural annual conference of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority held in The Gambia. According to the Presidency, the meeting focused…
