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Bai Mass Taal to receive ECOWAS water excellence trophy

Former Executive Secretary of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) and adviser to the 9th World Water Forum, Bai Mass Taal, has been selected to receive a prestigious Trophy of Excellence in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) by the ECOWAS Water Resources Management Centre. The distinction will be conferred during the inaugural West Africa Regional Water Forum (FREAO), scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on September 24 and 25, 2026.

Sep 24, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

Mayor Lowe urges Gambians to speak out

Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has cautioned Gambians against remaining silent on issues that affect the nation, warning that silence often persists only until individuals themselves become victims.

Sep 24, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

CRR stakeholders challenged to turn tourism assets into economic opportunities

The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has challenged stakeholders in the Central River Region (CRR) to turn the region's rich tourism assets into sustainable economic opportunities.

Sep 24, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu

Gov’t promises 3-day land lease under new digital system

The Ministry of Lands is promising to cut the long wait for land lease documents to just three days once its new digital system is fully operational, according to Lands Minister Ahmat N.K. Bah.

Sep 23, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

At Revising Court, defence asks UDP agent to sue Alkalo

Defence Counsel Farag on the 17th September, 2026, asked Yankuba Suwaneh, UDP agent, to sue the Alkalo of Bundungkakunda for attesting for one Lamin Dukuray, whose registration for a voter’s card was challenged by the UDP agent. Yankuba Suwaneh told the Revising Court at Kanifing that when the Alkalo was confronted concerning the attestation, he confirmed that he did not know Lamin Dukuray and his father, who accompanied him to the registration centre.

Sep 23, 2026 • Dawda Faye

Barrow inspects Kotu Bridge, Sukuta-Jabang Overpass, says 90% complete

President Adama Barrow on Monday inspected two major ongoing infrastructure projects — the BB Hotel Bridge in Kotu and the Sukuta-Jabang Overpass — expressing satisfaction with progress and quality of work. The projects are considered central to easing traffic congestion within the Greater Banjul Area and improving access to the tourism corridor.

Sep 23, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

GTBoard takes tourism forum to NBR to spur community benefits

The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) on Monday commenced a stakeholders' meeting in Kerewan, North Bank Region, as part of a nationwide engagement running through September 25th ahead of the new tourism season. The forum at Dembo Fula Hall aims to unite key players to review sector performance and chart inclusive growth beyond the traditional coastal tourism zones.

Sep 23, 2026 • Yunus Saliu

Grand Coalition 2026 vows to return Gambia to citizens

Team Gambia Grand Coalition 2026 has pledged to return The Gambia to its citizens if it wins the December 5 presidential election, saying it will hand power and resources back to the people. The pledge was made by veteran politician Halifa Sallah, coordinator of the group, at a press conference held on Monday, 21st September at Tamala Hotel in Bijilo.

Sep 23, 2026 • Adama Jallow

President’s office spends D86M on capital projects

The Office of the President spent D86.85 million on capital projects in the first six months of 2026, nearly three times the D29.98 million it had been allocated for the entire year. The figures were presented to the National Assembly by the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita, in his mid-year statement on the implementation and monitoring of the 2026 national budget.

Sep 23, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

UDP, GFA seal alliance ahead of Dec 5 Presidential Election

The United Democratic Party (UDP) and Gambia For All (GFA) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), cementing a new phase of political cooperation ahead of The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election.

Sep 23, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

NACOFAG condemns distribution of untested fertilisers in Gambia

The National Coordinating Organization for Farmers’ Association of The Gambia (NACOFAG) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent distribution of untested and unapproved fertilisers by certain political leaders, warning of grave risks to the nation’s soils, crops, and food security.

Sep 23, 2026

Gambia spends over D3bn on debt interest in six months

The Gambia spent D3.10 billion on interest payments for its debt during the first six months of 2026, with the cost rising by 18% compared to the same period last year, Finance Minister Seedy Keita has disclosed before parliament on Monday. The figure represents 45% of the amount government had budgeted for debt interest for the whole of 2026, according to the Mid-Year FY2026 Budget Performance Brief presented by the minister.

Sep 22, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Alleged Ex-Jungler Sanna Manjang faces desertion charges at Court Martial

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has convened a General Court Martial (GCM) to try Lieutenant Colonel Sanna Manjang, a former serving officer and alleged member of the former regime's "Junglers" squad, on a charge of desertion.

Sep 22, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Barrow inaugurates 4.5km Gunjur Seaside Road, calls for political unity

President Adama Barrow on Saturday, 19 September 2026, inaugurated the newly completed 4.5-kilometre Gunjur Seaside Road, a government-funded project aimed at improving connectivity to the coastline and boosting tourism and local economic activity.

Sep 22, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Essa Faal set to join Barrow camp in major political shift

Sep 22, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Mayor Lowe urges women to back UDP leader Darboe in Dec polls

Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has called on women in Kotu, Latrikunda, and Manjai to rally behind United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe in the upcoming December presidential election.  

Sep 22, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Luxury expedition cruise ship SH Diana arrives in Gambia

The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in partnership with Gambia Tours, on Friday, 18 September 2026, welcomed the SH Diana, a luxury expedition cruise ship operated by Swan Hellenic, to the Banjul Sea Port. The vessel arrived in The Gambia with 138 passengers on board as part of its West African cruise itinerary.

Sep 22, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu

Basic Edu Minister urges schools to protect learning time

The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has called on schools across The Gambia to cut back on non-essential activities that take teachers and students away from the classroom, stressing the need to safeguard instructional time.

Sep 22, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko