The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has issued a strong warning against hate speech, ethnic polarisation, and political intolerance as The Gambia prepares for its December 5 presidential election. The council urged citizens to safeguard national unity and ensure peaceful participation as political activity intensifies. Speaking at a two-day civic education and community dialogue…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has underscored the urgent need to address the devastating impact of climate change on human rights, calling for stronger policies, accountability, and collaboration among all stakeholders. Speaking at the popularisation of NHRC Climate Change and Human Rights Study 2025, Commissioner Njundu Drammeh described climate change as “an existential threat…
Students of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Monday continued their protest at the Kanifing Campus, maintaining pressure on authorities to urgently address what they describe as worsening conditions at the institution’s Faraba Campus. The demonstration follows growing frustration among students over persistent shortages of food and water, inadequate transportation services, and unreliable internet…
The Gambia has taken a decisive step toward ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 189 on Domestic Workers, as the Ministry of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment convened a two-day National Consultative Workshop at Baobab Hotel in Bijilo. The event, held in partnership with the Centre for Research and Action on Social, Economic and…
The Gambian entertainment industry witnessed a night of glitz and celebration as Team Kitabu D Comedian organized an award ceremony to honor outstanding actors and actresses for their dedication and contributions to the arts. The event, held on Saturday at the prestigious Kairaba Beach Hotel, drew a distinguished audience including United Democratic Party leader and…
The National Builders Party (NBP), led by party leader and Secretary General Ansu Sanneh, officially launched its political blueprint on Saturday at Buffer Zone in Tallinding, unveiling an ambitious plan to transform the country’s security, agriculture, infrastructure, housing, and youth empowerment. Mr. Sanneh emphasised that “every family deserves to sleep in peace and every business…
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, leader of the Citizens Alliance (CA) and Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Service, has reaffirmed his party’s commitment to the grand alliance led by the National People’s Party (NPP), pledging full support for President Adama Barrow’s bid for a third mandate in the upcoming December 5, 2026 election. Speaking at a…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has announced that the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) trained and certified 2,064 adolescent girls and young women in entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood skills and approved D117 million in grants for start-up capital. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, 2027, at the National Assembly on Friday, Keita said the…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has announced a reduction in the price of a 50kg bag of rice from D2,150 in April 2025 to D1,700 in June 2026 in some outlets. Delivering the Appropriation Bill,2027 before the lawmakers at the National Assembly on Friday, Minister Keita said sustained market surveillance had…
The International Open University (IOU) Law Students’ Association on Saturday celebrated a landmark occasion with the official transition from the 3rd Executive Council to the newly elected 4th Executive Council. The ceremony marked the handover from outgoing president Ms. Fatoumatta Sonko and her team to the new leadership, headed by Mr. Abdou Secka. Distinguished guests…
