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Jawo Kunda alkalo appeals to Barrow over tractors

Oct 12, 2026 • Author: Landing Ceesay

Barrow inspects 27km Sutukoba-Chamoi Bunda Road as work reaches 60%

President Adama Barrow on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, inspected the ongoing 27-kilometre Sutukoba–Chamoi Bunda Road in Upper River Region, a corridor residents say has already transformed lives. The road, under the EPC Lot 1 Project, is being built by Gambian-owned GAI Construction, with Cityscape Associates as consultants. It runs from Chamoi to Bwiam, passing Badari Kunda and over 80 villages in Wuli.

Oct 12, 2026 • Author: Landing Ceesay

Pink October: Rural women face breast cancer screening barriers

As The Gambia marks Pink October, cancer advocate Amie Corr has called for affordable screening, year-round education and improved access to cancer services, warning awareness alone will have limited impact if women cannot access diagnosis and treatment.

Oct 12, 2026 • Author: Isatou Ceesay Bah

Military Tribunal ‘lacks competence’ to try Sanna Manjang, defence challenges court martial jurisdiction

Oct 9, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Gov’t boosts health sector with over $700M worth of medicines

Oct 9, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

TANGO, British High Commission sign agreement to strengthen CSO coordination, election observation

Oct 9, 2026