The Secretary General and leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), Suwaibou Touray, has levelled serious accusations against the government, alleging corruption, voter inducement, and intimidation in the run-up to the upcoming elections. Speaking during a party interview, Touray claimed that the government was entering the electoral process with corruption and…
National People’s Party (NPP) member Talibo Kongira has argued that the Coalition Management Committee (CMC) does not have the political muscle to remove President Adama Barrow in the upcoming December 5 presidential election without the backing of major opposition parties, particularly the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC). Speaking on the…
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday 19th August, 2026, has launched a combined 36.1 kilometres of road projects across six locations in the West Coast Region (WCR), as part of the government’s ongoing Connect Gambia Roads Infrastructure tour. The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, is designed to improve connectivity, facilitate movement, and boost economic activities by opening…
The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has commenced a three-day intensive in-house training program for parliamentary staff, focusing on the Constitution, Standing Orders, Parliamentary Procedures, and the Code of Conduct. The initiative, organized by the Table Office, is designed to strengthen institutional efficiency and enhance the professional competency of staff. In his…
Gambian performing arts took center stage in Central Europe as Flex Fuzion, led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Ndey Fatou Jabang, completed an extensive cultural tour of Poland. The ensemble delivered 36 performances and festival appearances across three major international folklore festivals, captivating audiences with vibrant displays of Gambian and West African music, dance,…
Two weeks after its official opening by Kanifing Municipal Council Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda on 5 August 2026, the newly constructed Serrekunda Fish Market has yet to commence operations. During a visit to the facility yesterday, our team observed that fish vendors had not started trading from the market. Women vendors currently selling fish along…
In a country still navigating the delicate balance between democracy and state control, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused key public institutions of tilting the playing field in favor of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP). Dr. Lamin Manneh, the UDP’s Deputy Administrative Secretary for External Affairs, voiced these concerns during an interview on…
Ansumana Gassama a football coach broke down in tears inside a Kanifing courtroom Monday as he was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a 10-year-old boy under his supervision. Principal Magistrate Sallah Mbaye of the Kanifing Magistrates Court delivered the sentence after the accused pleaded guilty to the charge. The court also ordered…
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of Gambian athletes absconding during international competitions, warning that the practice threatens the country’s credibility and future opportunities for sports development. Speaking in an interview, Minister Badjie revealed that at least six athletes representing The Gambia this summer…
The National Unity Party (NUP), led by Dr. Lamin J. Darbo, has formally withdrawn from negotiations to join the proposed CHANGE Coalition, ending 18 months of dialogue facilitated by the APEX Initiative. In a statement released on Monday, party spokesperson Saidina Abubacarr Jarjou confirmed that the National Executive Committee reached the decision following extensive internal…
