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NDMA tests flood response readiness in major disaster simulation

The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on Saturday led a large-scale simulation exercise aimed at testing the country's preparedness and institutional capacity to respond effectively to flood-related disasters. The exercise, conducted on 5 September 2026 along the Latrikunda German-Kotu Stream, simulated a flood emergency involving drowning incidents and the collapse of a building affecting five households.

Sep 9, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Former envoys seek bigger role in shaping Gambia’s diplomacy

Former Gambian ambassadors and retired senior diplomatic executives have declared that their retirement from active service will not mark the end of their contribution to nation-building, as they move to establish the country's first Association of Former Ambassadors and Retired Senior Diplomatic Executives. The initiative, unveiled during an inaugural meeting held on Tuesday, aims to bring together former ambassadors and senior diplomatic officials to preserve institutional memory, support foreign service reforms and make their wealth of experience available to the country's diplomatic corps.

Sep 9, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

NPP: Power challenges must not be allowed to undermine peace, national progress

Press release The ruling National People's Party (NPP) has acknowledged the hardship caused by recent electricity outages across The Gambia, while urging citizens to reject vandalism, looting and the destruction of public infrastructure as frustrations mount over the ongoing power crisis.

Sep 9, 2026

Bensouda promises death penalty, NAWEC privatisation if elected

With less than five months to go before the much‑anticipated 2026 presidential election, Talib Ahmed Bensouda — standard‑bearer of Coalition 2026 — has issued his boldest pledge yet. Addressing thousands of electrified supporters at Brikama SSP, Bensouda vowed to introduce the death penalty and privatise the nation’s National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) if entrusted with power in December.

Sep 8, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Revising Court: Barrow’s nephew named in ‘voter card dispute’ as UDP agent testifies

The Revising Court at Kanifing yesterday heard dramatic testimony from a United Democratic Party (UDP) agent who alleged that President Adama Barrow’s nephew, Amadou Sanneh, assisted an applicant to obtain a voter’s card. Amie Sankanu, who served as a UDP agent during the last supplementary voter registration in Kololi, told the court that Sanneh accompanied one Ablie Bah to the registration centre and presented his documents to officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Sep 8, 2026 • Dawda Faye

Niamey Convention ratified: Gambia moves to strengthen regional ties

The Gambia has ratified the African Union Convention on Cross‑Border Cooperation, known as the Niamey Convention (2014), paving the way for stronger collaboration with neighbouring countries in trade, security, infrastructure and development.

Sep 8, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Minister confirms GPA exit from cargo handling under new deal

The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) is no longer directly involved in cargo handling at the Port of Banjul under the government’s concession agreement, Transport Minister Ebrima Sillah has told the National Assembly. Presenting his ministry’s response to the Public Enterprises Committee’s consolidated report on the SSHFC Special Audit and GPA’s follow‑up performance audit, Sillah clarified that GPA’s role is now primarily regulatory, with cargo operations transferred to the concessionaire.

Sep 8, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

NAWEC power projects reach 91.87% completion despite delays – Minister Juwara

Major electricity projects being implemented by the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) have reached 91.87 percent completion, despite delays linked to resettlement, contractor performance and other implementation challenges, the Minister for Water, Energy and Natural Resources, Nani Juwara, told the National Assembly on Monday.

Sep 8, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

GPF announces ‘unprecedented promotion’ of nearly 4,000 officers

In a move described as unprecedented in the history of the Gambia Police Force (GPF), the institution has promoted close to 4,000 officers ranging from Police Constable to Assistant Superintendent of Police. The mass promotion, announced yesterday, show the promotion of a total number 3,618 officers. The promotion has been hailed as a landmark decision recognising the commitment and dedication of officers across the ranks. Many observers credit the development to the leadership of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Seedy Murtar Touray, whose stewardship has been praised for prioritising junior officers long overlooked in past exercises.

Sep 8, 2026

Gov’t to introduce ‘special court’ as land cases surge – Minister Bah

Land disputes account for nearly two‑thirds of all cases before Gambian courts, Lands Minister Hamat N.K. Bah has revealed, warning that unresolved property conflicts pose a grave threat to social stability.

Sep 8, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Power‑sharing rift splits opposition coalition

The All Peoples Party – Sobeyaa (APP‑Sobeyaa) has dramatically withdrawn from the APEX Coalition negotiations after failing to secure consensus on what it described as a previously settled power‑sharing arrangement.

Sep 8, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

GTBank opens new Brikama Branch

Guaranty Trust Bank Gambia Limited (GTBank) on Monday unveiled its new purpose‑built Brikama branch in a colourful ceremony at Brikama Daruharu, opposite Jah Oil Fuel Station along the Trans‑Gambia Highway.

Sep 8, 2026 • Sheriff Janko

Jammeh denies role in destabilizing Gambia

Former President Yahya Jammeh has released another audio statement, denying any role in destabilizing The Gambia and accusing the administration of misleading the international partners, and mismanaging the country’s oil resources.

Sep 7, 2026

Gov't confirms reports of migrant boat incident, says identities not yet verified

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has expressed "deep sadness" following reports of a boat incident involving migrants believed to have departed from The Gambia.

Sep 7, 2026

OIC legacy lives on as Barrow inaugurates 50km Urban Roads Project in Brufut

President Adama Barrow on Saturday inaugurated a 50-kilometre Urban Roads Project in Brufut, describing it as part of the lasting legacy of The Gambia’s hosting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, Summit in 2024. The project, covering Components 6, 9, and 20 under Lot 2, was implemented to improve mobility, enhance accessibility, and support economic activity in urban communities.

Sep 7, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

NAWEC blames power crisis on rising consumption, fuel challenges

NAWEC Public Relations Officer Buba Badjie has attributed the country’s recent power shortages to rising electricity consumption, fuel challenges and the full integration of the national power grid.

Sep 7, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Hon Bah calls for gender equality at Heart of Africa’s Food Systems

Banjul North Member of Parliament Modou Lamin B. Bah has called on African governments to place women at the centre of efforts to transform the continent’s food systems, arguing that Africa cannot achieve food security and sustainable economic growth without addressing persistent gender inequalities. Bah made the call while speaking at a thematic plenary on “Cultivating Equality, Harvesting Growth in Food Systems” at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali, Rwanda.

Sep 7, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

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