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Senegalese Tourism Professionals Impressed by Gambia’s Eco-Tourism Potential

Senegalese tourism professionals visiting The Gambia on a familiarisation tour have expressed strong impressions of the country’s tourism attractions, particularly its growing potential for eco-tourism and nature-based experiences. The delegation, led by Youssouph Diallo, President of the Collective des Acteurs du Tourisme au Sénégal (CATS), is in The Gambia for a week-long educational familiarisation tour organised by the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard).

Sep 7, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu

NCCE calls for calm, responsible political engagement

The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), through its Chairman Momodou A. Sise, has reminded the public that the 1,694 objections lodged with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) are a normal administrative part of the electoral process. These objections, raised by political actors for determination by the revising court, should not be misconstrued as criminal indictments.

Sep 7, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Gambia migrates to 9-digit mobile numbers: Africell to expand number capacity to 100 million

Africell Gambia is set to expand its telephone numbering capacity from about 2.5 million to 100 million numbers, as the operator begins a major numbering migration on September 4, 2026. The expansion, according to Africell Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hussein Diab, is being driven by the rapid growth of mobile phone usage in The Gambia and the near exhaustion of the country’s existing pool of telephone numbers.

Sep 4, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

PURA: Gambia transitions to 9-digit mobile numbers today

Starting Friday September 4th 2026, The Gambia will begin transitioning to 9-digit mobile numbers. The new 9-digit format; Africell 87 + your existing number. For example, my number is 7677033 now from September 4th, it will be 877677033

Sep 4, 2026

WADR Forum: Gambia’s reforms must translate into public trust, speakers say

The West Africa Democracy Radio convened a Democracy and Governance Forum in Banjul this week to assess progress and challenges in The Gambia’s political, judicial and security reforms ahead of the December 2026 presidential election. Held under the theme “The Gambia's Political, Judicial and Security Reforms: Progress, Challenges and Recommendations”, the forum is part of WADR’s project “Voices for Democracy and Freedom in West Africa”, supported by the National Endowment for Democracy.

Sep 4, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Sabally urges stricter rules for party registration

Special Presidential Adviser and National People’s Party (NPP) National Youth President Momodou Sabally has called on the Gambian government to strengthen the eligibility criteria for political party registration and candidacy in national elections.

Sep 4, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

FAO, Agric ministry launch projects to boost youth, women in agribusiness

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has launched two initiatives aimed at strengthening youth and women’s participation in The Gambia’s agrifood sector. The projects - the Innovative Approaches for Responsible Investment and Business Conduct in Tropical Fruit Value Chains, and Empowering Youth in Responsible Agricultural Investment – Agri-Accelerator 2.0 - were launched on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre.

Sep 4, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

President Xi calls on SCO leaders to prioritize development and foster universal security

His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of The People’s Republic of China, has called on heads of states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to prioritize development and security to usher in a future of shared prosperity and foster an environment of universal security. President Xi made this call on Tuesday 1 September 2016 at the 26th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO, a summit held in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Sep 4, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Matty Jobe unveiled as face of Gambia International Fashion Week 2026

The Gambia International Fashion Week held an official signing ceremony and public presentation of Matty Jobe as the new Face of GIFW 2026, in what organisers described as a key step for the growth of fashion, culture, and the creative industry in The Gambia. The ceremony, organised by GIFW in collaboration with the National Centre for Arts and Culture, marked the formal agreement appointing Jobe as Face of GIFW 2026. It also featured a symbolic handover alongside the outgoing Face of GIFW 2025.

Sep 4, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Ambassador Kah delivers keynote address at China’s Big Data Expo 2026, secures landmark cooperation with Guizhou University

The Gambia’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, the World Trade Organization and other international organisations, His Excellency Ambassador Professor Muhammadou M.O. Kah, has delivered a high-profile keynote address at the Opening Ceremony of the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2026, held in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, on 28 August 2026.

Sep 4, 2026 • Staff Reporter Guiyang, China

Food safety key to unlocking Gambia’s cashew export potential

The Gambia’s efforts to expand its cashew industry and increase its contribution to the national economy must go beyond increasing production, with greater attention needed on food safety, quality and compliance with international market requirements.

Sep 4, 2026 • Isatou Jawara

Barrow warns against tribalism, calls for national unity ahead of Dec polls

Addressing thousands of cheering supporters in the coastal village of Sanyang, President Adama Barrow delivered a powerful appeal for unity as the nation prepares for the December 2026 presidential election. Speaking with conviction, he urged Gambians to reject tribal divisions and instead strengthen the bonds that hold the country together.

Sep 3, 2026 • Momodou Jawo & Landing Ceesay

CDS Gomez warns troops against leaking GAF operations on social media

The Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces, Major General Ousman Gomez, has warned personnel against unauthorised disclosure of GAF operational, administrative and internal matters on social media, saying it constitutes a serious breach of discipline.

Sep 3, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Gov’t reverses health facility fee hike after nationwide backlash

The Government has, with immediate effect, reverted user charges at public health facilities to their previous rates following concerns raised by citizens during the President’s nationwide tour.

Sep 3, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

4.5km Sanyang Beach Side Road inaugurated, President says will boost coastal economy

President Adama Barrow on Tuesday inaugurated the 4.5-kilometre Sanyang Beach Side Road, describing it as a key investment to unlock the coastal community's economic potential and support The Gambia’s broader transformation plans.  Speaking at the ceremony, President Barrow said Sanyang has “long contributed to the social and economic life of our nation” through agriculture, fishing, trade and tourism. Its coastline, he noted, is one of the village’s greatest natural assets.

Sep 3, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Protecting votes is not a call for unrest — Mayor Lowe defends UDP results plan

Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe has defended the United Democratic Party (UDP)’s decision to announce its own election results before the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issues the official tally, insisting that the practice is both legitimate and peaceful. Speaking on Eye Africa TV, Lowe clarified remarks made by UDP figure Lamin Manneh, who recently stated that the party would release its results ahead of the IEC. According to Lowe, this should not be interpreted as a threat to electoral stability.

Sep 3, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Trade Ministry, GIEPA assess home industries to map out support

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment and GIEPA on Wednesday have taken their industrial support efforts directly to businesses, visiting four enterprises to assess their operations, understand their challenges and determine the support they require to expand.

Sep 3, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

FAO, Agric Ministry launch projects to boost youth, women in agribusiness

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has launched two initiatives aimed at strengthening youth and women’s participation in The Gambia’s agrifood sector. The projects the Innovative Approaches for Responsible Investment and Business Conduct in Tropical Fruit Value Chains and Empowering Youth in Responsible Agricultural Investment – Agri-Accelerator 2.0were launched on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre.

Sep 3, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah