The Golden Era Party, GEP, has pulled out of its partnership with the People’s Progressive Party, PPP, bringing the short alliance to an end. GEP leader Saikou Sawo announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday. He said the split was caused by internal problems, factional interference, and disagreements over priorities inside the PPP. The…
The Electoral Commission has announced an extension of the deadline for receiving appeals and objections to the provisional voters’ list from the 2026 supplementary voter registration exercise. In a statement signed by Chairman Joseph Colley, the Commission confirmed that the new deadline is Monday, 27 July 2026, in accordance with Section 22(5) of the Elections…
Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has voiced strong concerns about the growing threat of sand mining in Banjul, warning that the practice poses serious risks to the city’s environment, economy, and future sustainability. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Taranga FM, the Mayor emphasized that unchecked sand mining is eroding Banjul’s fragile coastline and undermining efforts…
Former Vice President and independent presidential aspirant Dr. Isatou Touray has reaffirmed her opposition to female genital mutilation, describing the practice as a violation of human rights while urging Gambians to prioritize leadership over coalition politics in the upcoming 2026 presidential election. In an interview with Eye Africa TV, Dr. Touray declared that she would…
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has raised serious concerns over discrepancies in the recently concluded Supplementary Voter Registration exercise, urging the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to provide complete data to restore public confidence in the electoral process. At a press briefing yesterday, UDP Secretary General and 2026 Presidential Flag-bearer H.E. Ousainu Darboe stressed that the…
The National Assembly’s Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has begun its scrutiny of the 2025 Government Accounts, uncovering billions of dalasi in arrears and raising serious questions about public spending controls. During Monday’s session, the Accountant General’s office revealed that The Gambia has accumulated D8.58 billion arrears in subscribed capital contributions, with no payments…
Tensions have risen along the Gambia-Senegal border after Senegalese soldiers demolished part of the perimeter wall at the Bullock Military Camp in Foni on 16 July 2026 citing a territorial dispute. The Bullock Military Camp was constructed during former President Yahya Jammeh’s administration under “Operation Tiger Watch”. The operation was designed to strengthen security and…
The Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) has issued a strong condemnation of the events at the Bulock Military Border Post on July 16, describing the actions of Senegalese forces as a “grave and provocative act” against Gambian sovereignty. In a statement signed by Party Leader Mai Ahmad Fatty, the GMC rejected Senegal’s explanation that the demolition…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), with support from the EU–UNDP GREAT Initiative, has rolled out a week-long Civic Engagement Programme in collaboration with educational institutions and civic clubs. The initiative, themed “Empowering Youth for Civic Responsibility and Peer-Led Learning”, seeks to strengthen civic responsibility, promote peer-to-peer learning, and reinforce electoral integrity among young…
The much-anticipated Kerewan Samba Sira Nawettan, proudly sponsored by ActionAid International Gambia, kicked off in spectacular fashion on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Kerewan Samba Sira football field in Central River Region South with Kawral and Tabanani battling to a pulsating 2-2 draw. The opening fixture delivered everything fans hoped for: drama, determination, and dazzling…
