In the fevered run-up to the 2026 presidential election, Gambian political leaders have been busy staging signing ceremonies, flashing smiles, and declaring unity. But beneath the handshakes and photo ops, the real story lies in the documents themselves the coalition agreements and memorandum of understanding that will shape the country’s political future. These agreements are…
Adviser Momodou Sabally has reignited a bitter row over polling in the country, alleging that pollster Marr was induced and paid to manipulate survey results during the UDP’s flag-bearer primaries while declaring that the Economist Intelligence Unit has already forecast President Adama Barrow’s victory. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Sabally claimed he raised…
The Gambia has reiterated its strong commitment to humanitarian disarmament and the protection of civilians as the Third Review Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions opened in Vientiane, Lao PDR. Speaking at the conference, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mrs. Rohey Bittaye Darboe, underscored that safeguarding human life…
The Solicitor General at the Ministry of Justice, Hussein Thomasi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom and ensuring accountability for crimes against journalists. Speaking at a forum organised by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) on the safety of journalists, Thomasi described the gathering as “a great honour and privilege,” stressing that freedom…
Presidential Adviser and Youth President of the National People’s Party (NPP), Momodou Sabally, has dismissed suggestions that the ongoing electricity crisis will weaken President Adama Barrow’s support base ahead of the 2026 presidential election. Speaking on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Sabally described the power shortage as a national problem rather than a political issue,…
On a warm evening in Fajikunda, laughter echoes through the narrow streets as children chase each other after school. Yet behind the cheerful sounds lies a deeper concern: the rising challenges of crime and insecurity that have unsettled families in recent years. It is against this backdrop that a group of determined young people decided…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed the deaths of three recruits from Intake 40 following a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) conducted by the GAF Training School on Friday, September 11. According to the GAF, several recruits were admitted to Ndemban Clinic in Bakau and Kanifing General Hospital after the exercise. Two more recruits Darboe…
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Mr. Sering Modou Njie, has paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Chief Justice of The Gambia, His Lordship Hon. Edi M.O. Faal, at his Chambers in Banjul. During the meeting, Minister Njie warmly congratulated Chief Justice Faal on his appointment and pledged…
The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has issued a public apology following criticism of remarks she made about leadership and the management of national challenges. Speaking recently in support of President Adama Barrow, Dr. Drammeh questioned the leadership capacity of some individuals aspiring to govern The Gambia. She also highlighted challenges…
Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique, the country representative of the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and her team recently received the University of The Gambia’s child rights ambassadors at the UN House. The special visit provided these students from the University of the Gambia, who are advancing child rights at campuses and across their communities,…
