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Barrow inaugurates 12km roads project in Madiana for easy transportation

Ismaila SonkoMay 12, 202603 mins

President Adama Barrow on Saturday inaugurated the 12-kilometre Brufut–Madiana–Banyaka–Kunkujang Mariama Road Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving transport connectivity in the West Coast Region. The inauguration ceremony, held at Madiana Lower Basic School, attracted residents and beneficiaries from Kombo North and Kombo South, alongside government officials and community leaders. Implemented by SSTP Construction…

Barrow labels opposition parties as suitcase and social media parties

Ismaila SonkoMay 12, 202603 mins

President Adama Barrow has described Gambia’s opposition parties as “suitcase and social media parties” ahead of December 2026 polls and daring rivals to face him one-on-one. At a recent road inauguration in Madiana, Barrow criticised the wave of new political parties, calling some “briefcase parties” with little grassroots support. The “social media parties” jab refers…

Local Governance is bedrock of democracy – Barrow

Ismaila SonkoMay 7, 2026May 7, 202603 mins

President Adama Barrow has underscored the importance of strengthening local governance, describing it as the foundation of democracy, as he inaugurated the newly established Land Commission and Local Government Service Commission at the State House in Banjul. Addressing government officials, commissioners and stakeholders, the President said the creation of the two bodies marks a significant…

Speaker Jatta calls for stronger regional unity at opening of ECOWAS Parliament Session

Ismaila SonkoMay 7, 2026May 7, 202603 mins

The Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia, Rt. Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has called for stronger regional unity, deeper parliamentary cooperation and accelerated economic integration at the opening of the First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament. Addressing the opening session, Speaker Jatta said West Africa is facing major challenges, including terrorism, democratic…

PDOIS leader calls on gov’t to take unemployment, low wages seriously

Ismaila SonkoMay 5, 2026May 5, 202607 mins

Suwaibou Touray, the leader and Secretary General of People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) and National Assembly Member for Wuli East, has called on the government of The Gambia to take the issue of unemployment seriously especially youth unemployment, low wages and decent working conditions. Hon. Touray, the leader and Secretary General of…

Coalition Task Force adopts code of conduct as third meeting faces out

Ismaila SonkoMay 5, 2026May 5, 202604 mins

The Coalition Task Force held its 3rd Strategic Session over the weekend, hosted by the United Democratic Party at the Baobab Holiday Resort. A broad alliance of 15 Gambian opposition parties and civil society groups – including ADD, APP SOBEYA, CCC, GPAP, PAP, UDP, UMC, NDP, GMP, Wareef, PASTEF Gambia, PRP, GDC, GFA, and several…

Gambia journalists mark World Press Freedom Day 2026 with calls to protect media freedom

Ismaila SonkoMay 4, 2026May 4, 202602 mins

Journalists, media workers, and activists across The Gambia on Sunday commemorated World Press Freedom Day 2026 under the theme “Honouring Our Legends, Defending Our Freedom.” The event, organised by the Gambia Press Union in collaboration with the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication, brought together media stakeholders to reflect on the sacrifices of veteran journalists…

Gov’t, IMF discuss programme recalibration, growth outlook and reform priorities

Ismaila SonkoMay 4, 2026May 4, 202602 mins

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), in collaboration with the Central Bank of The Gambia and key institutions, has held a productive engagement with the IMF mission team currently in the country for the Fifth Review under the ECF, Second Review under the RSF, and Article IV Consultation (22 April–6 May 2026). IMF…

Gambia reaffirms support for ECOWAS Court on access to justice

Ismaila SonkoMay 4, 2026May 4, 202604 mins

The Government of The Gambia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to regional integration, rule of law, and human rights protection through enhanced support for the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. Speaking at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice Town Hall Session on Access to Justice held on Friday at the Sir Dawda Conference Centre, Trade…

NA Select Committee Impressed with Progress on Government-Funded Road Projects

Arfang M.S CamaraApril 28, 2026April 28, 202603 mins

The National Assembly Select Committee on Monitoring the Implementation of Government Projects has expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work on ongoing government-funded road construction projects across the country. The committee made the remarks during a week-long nationwide tour of government intervention projects, with a particular focus on road infrastructure developments being implemented…