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Remittances surge to D19.5bn as Dalasi holds steady

Private remittance inflows to The Gambia jumped to US$265.5 million, about D19.5 billion, in the second quarter of 2026, up from US$219 million, roughly D16.1 billion, during the same period last year, as stronger foreign currency inflows helped support activity in the country’s foreign exchange market.

Aug 24, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

PDOIS leader urges Gambian youth to reject political violence

Hon. Suwaibou Touray, Member of Parliament for Wuli East and Secretary General of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), has called on Gambian youth to remain politically conscious and reject violence as the nation prepares for the December 2026 elections.

Aug 24, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Prince Ebrima Sanyang launches EFF-Gambia ahead of Dec polls

Prince Ebrima Sanyang has officially launched the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)-The Gambia, entering the race for the December 5, 2026 presidential election.

Aug 24, 2026 • Adama Jallow

NDI to deploy pre-election mission ahead of 2026 Presidential polls

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is set to deploy a high-level pre-election assessment mission to The Gambia from August 24 to 28, as preparations intensify for the country’s December 2026 presidential election.

Aug 24, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

Barrow concludes Development Tour with road, market projects launched in West Coast

President Adama Barrow on Tuesday concluded his national development tour in the West Coast Region with the laying of the foundation stone for 60 kilometres of new roads, and the construction of a market for the women of Sukuta.

Aug 21, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Gambia economy: Domestic debt surges to D55.4B as short-term borrowing rises

The Gambia’s domestic debt has climbed to D55.43 billion, as the government continues to rely heavily on short-term borrowing, raising concerns about the pressure of having to repay or replace those loans within a short period.

Aug 21, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

GPU president warns against turning journalism into ‘weapon’

The President of the Gambia Press Union (GPU), Isatou Keita, has cautioned journalists, media practitioners and the public against allowing the pursuit of clicks, likes and virality to undermine the fundamental principles of journalism.

Aug 21, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Police investigate alleged murder involving minors in Bansang

Police in Bansang, Central River Region, are investigating the death of a 14-year-old boy following a reported stabbing incident on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Aug 21, 2026

‘Mental health crisis cost Gambia D768M in 2024’

The economic burden of mental health conditions and suicide on The Gambia was estimated at D768 million in 2024 alone, equivalent to roughly 0.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Aug 21, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Gambia to host inaugural ECOWAS Competition Authority Conference to advance fair markets

The Gambia will next month host the inaugural Annual Conference of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA), bringing together about 300 participants from across the world to discuss how fair competition can drive regional integration and economic growth.

Aug 21, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

PPA breaks with GFA, joins UNITE-NUP ahead of 2026 election

The Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA), led by Dr Ousman Gajigo, has formally ended its merger with Gambia For All and announced it will join the UNITE-NUP alliance in preparation for The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election.

Aug 21, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Kurang calls GDC's Kandeh 'a smoke without fire'

Mamadi Kurang, high-profile member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), former secretary of the Janneh Commission of Inquiry and a transparency advocate, has labeled Mama Kandeh as "a smoke without fire”.

Aug 21, 2026 • Ali Jaw

PDOIS leader accuses Gov’t of ‘corruption and voter inducement’ ahead of elections

The Secretary General and leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), Suwaibou Touray, has levelled serious accusations against the government, alleging corruption, voter inducement, and intimidation in the run-up to the upcoming elections.  

Aug 21, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko 

Police officer testifies in Bakau young boys trial

Sering Abou Jallow, a police officer, on 12 August 2026, testified in the case involving Lamin Bojang, Dawda Darboe, Ousman Sarr, Muhammed L. Sanyang and two other minors, all from Bakau, who were on 22 July 2026 arraigned before Magistrate F. J. Camara of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court and charged with two counts of robbery and conspiracy to commit felony. They all denied the charges.

Aug 21, 2026 • Dawda Faye

FSQA DG vows legal action over social media allegations

Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) Director General Mamodou Bah has vowed to take legal action over allegations circulating on social media, specifically Whats on Gambia challenging those behind the claims to produce evidence against him and the authority.

Aug 20, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

UDP’s Manneh raises alarm over state bias on public institutions

In a country still navigating the delicate balance between democracy and state control, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused key public institutions of tilting the playing field in favor of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP).

Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Shortage of Mathematics teachers remains major challenge – Minister 

The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has identified the shortage of qualified mathematics teachers as one of the most pressing challenges facing the country’s education system.

Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Hon. Jawara calls for unified approach to governance, peace and security

Hon. Fatou K. Jawara has urged African parliaments to treat governance, peace, and security as a single, indivisible agenda in the face of mounting political, economic, and technological disruptions.

Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko