The Gambia Press Union (GPU) with the support from IFEX has convened a one-day engagement with the Gambia Police Force and the Gambia Armed Forces to strengthen collaboration on the safety of journalists ahead of the 2026–2027 electoral cycle. The forum was held at the National Nutrition Agency (NANA) on Tuesday, attended by senior officers…
The leader of the With Alliance for Reorientation and Economic Force (WAREF), Mohamed Al Amin Bah, on Sunday officially declared the party’s intention to contest the 2026 presidential election and unveiled a long-term national development blueprint dubbed “Vision 2045: One Vision, One Nation, One Gambia.” Speaking at a press briefing held at the Sea View…
The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Adama Barrow, has sent a powerful message on the importance of domestic revenue Mobilisation in Africa. Hosting the 7th African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the State House, President Barrow underscored that revenue collection is the bedrock of a state’s…
President Adama Barrow has urged supporters of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) to purchase and wear the party’s Ashobee on Nomination Day, saying he wants the show of support to be so overwhelming that the election outcome would appear settled before polling day. Speaking at the Team First Lady rally in Jambur over the…
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…
The Ministry of Agriculture has intensified efforts to improve agricultural data collection and monitoring, with a strong focus on local language integration and inclusive participation. Over the past two weeks, from July 13 to 24, enumerators underwent intensive preparation at Paradise Hotel. The training, supported by the Gambia Bureau of Statistics, FAO, World Bank, and…
The United Gambia Front (UGF) on Thursday, July 24, 2026, held a press conference at Mariama Kunda Junction to officially present its vision, direction, and policy agenda ahead of the 2026 presidential election. Presidential candidate Hon. Bakary K. Badjie addressed party supporters, journalists, and community members, outlining the principles that will guide his campaign. He…
The People’s Progressive Party, PPP, has responded to Golden Era Party leader Saikou Sawo’s decision to leave and revive GEP. In a statement dated July 22, 2026, the PPP said it respects Sawo’s decision and thanked him for his service. However, the party also moved to clarify key issues raised in Sawo’s announcement. “Alliance with…
“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…
In the northern Central River Region of The Gambia, a quiet revolution is taking place one that begins not with grand machinery or sprawling fields, but with a handful of chickens. Dam Gaye, a local farmer, once dreamed of building a thriving poultry business. But like many small-scale entrepreneurs, he lacked the resources to turn…
