An alliance of eminent civil society organisations has raised critical concerns over the pace and fate of the Security Sector Reform (SSR) in The Gambia by submitting a position paper to the Ministry of Interior through the Interior Minister, Abdoulie Sanyang, Esq. The coalition include Activista The Gambia, Beakanyang, Center for Budget and Macroeconomic Transparency…
“He who votes, hopes.” But what happens when that hope becomes hollow—when the rituals of democracy—elections, constitutions, speeches—fail to transform the daily lives of ordinary people? Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama put it bluntly: “Nobody cares about democracy; what the people want is good governance—a government that offers opportunities and prosperity to the people.” In…
As the World Bank and the Gambia government target expanding the Nafa cash transfer program to another 15000 household beneficiaries across The Gambia, the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) has commenced a massive enrollment program for new selected beneficiaries. The project aims to alleviate poverty by supporting vulnerable and extremely poor households in various districts. The…
Six Gambians among thirty-four young Africans are currently attending a seminar for young media professionals from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Countries at Zhejiang Normal University, in the famous historical and cultural city of Jinhua, China. The seminar organized by the Zhejiang Normal University brought together young media professionals from six countries, including The Gambia,…
The Gambia Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has joined the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Banjul to celebrate the feast of Blessed Gerardo, founder of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Rhodes, and Malta. The celebration was organized by His Excellency, Ambassador Domenico Giani, at…
Power Electric Satellite Solar and Supply Installation (PESSSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CorpsAfrica–The Gambia to expand access to clean water, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure across rural communities. The agreement marks a major step in strengthening community-driven development, beginning with the rehabilitation and installation of boreholes and solar-powered systems in selected…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has successfully held a nationwide capacity-building workshop on lobbying and advocacy skills, training over 200 stakeholders from various regions and organisations. The program themed, “Advocacy Playbook: Demand Rights and Influence Policy,” aimed to empower participants to engage in strategic advocacy and lobbying to promote inclusion and defend participatory…
The Centre for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) has launched its project “Assessing and Strengthening Democracy in The Gambia: Building a Representative and Accountable Government,” funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including political parties, government institutions, civil society, and the diplomatic corps. Keynote speakers…
The National People’s Party (NPP) mega rally in Sukuta has showcased the party’s enthusiasm for President Adama Barrow’s re-election bid in 2026. With thousands of supporters in attendance, the event was used underscore the significance of unity and development, hightlighting what the party described as achievements in infrastructure and youth empowerment. President Adama Barrow, the…
The National Assembly has commenced a three-day Pre-Budget Retreat following the tabling of the 2026 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, on Friday. Held in Basse, Upper River Region, the retreat brought together members of the National Assembly and technical staff to review, analyse, and…
