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What to know about U.S. B1, B2 visas

Aug 4, 2026 • Ambassador Abdoulie M. Touray

Cham challenges Barrow to explain fuel hike after celebrating price cut

President Adama Barrow is being challenged to publicly explain the latest increase in fuel prices after previously celebrating a reduction, with MC Cham Jr, National Campaign Manager of the Unite Party, arguing that leadership also means speaking to citizens when economic hardship worsens.

Aug 4, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Trade Minister outlines gov’t push to ease cost of living

The Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Mod K. Ceesay, says government interventions to ease the cost of living and stabilize essential commodity prices are “already yielding positive results” despite ongoing global economic pressures.

Aug 3, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Barrow swears in Edi Faal as chief justice despite GBA Supreme Court challenge

President Adama Barrow on Friday swore in Mr. Edrissa M.O. Faal as the new Chief Justice of The Gambia, replacing Hon. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, even as the Gambia Bar Association challenges the appointment before the Supreme Court.

Aug 3, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

GCCI engages President Barrow on private sector growth

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Government to address challenges facing businesses and promote private‑sector‑led economic development, following a high‑level courtesy call on His Excellency President Adama Barrow at the State House.

Aug 3, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Gambia, Gabon sign new agreements to deepen bilateral ties

The Gambia and Gabon have pledged to strengthen cooperation in trade, education, health, and diplomacy following a four-day State Visit by Gabonese President His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema from 30th July to 2nd August 2026.

Aug 3, 2026

Fuel prices go up in Gambia

Motorists and commuters in The Gambia will pay more at the pump this month as the Government has approved higher retail fuel prices for August 2026. In a press release issued on 1st August 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines announced that the new prices take effect immediately. 

Aug 3, 2026

GIEPA, lawmakers push for investment reforms after nationwide industrial tour

Officials of the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) and lawmakers have intensified efforts to strengthen the country’s investment climate following a multi-day tour of industrial sites and Special Economic Zones, with both sides stressing that proposed legal reforms and improved infrastructure are key to attracting investors, creating jobs and boosting exports.

Aug 3, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Darboe slams Barrow gov’t over farmers’ struggles at mega rally in Kiang Jifarong

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader H.E. Ousainu Darboe delivered a fiery address on Saturday, sharply criticizing President Adama Barrow’s administration for failing Gambian farmers and breaking key campaign promises. 

Aug 3, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Kandeh says NPP–GDC alliance is about Gambia’s future

Aug 3, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko