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Bakau young boys robbery case progresses

Sep 18, 2026

World Bank Group Mobilizes Record Private Capital for Developing Countries, Driving Job Creation

The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pressed for years: putting more private capital to work alongside its own financing and expertise in developing economies.

Sep 18, 2026

Deputies demand evidence of D4M disability fund disbursement

The Gambia’s D4 million annual fund for persons with disabilities has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with lawmakers demanding details on who benefited, how much was disbursed and evidence of how the money was spent. The Government of The Gambia has allocated D4 million annually to the National Fund for Persons with Disabilities since 2024.

Sep 17, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

FirstBank Gambia launches First ‘Ndimbal’, Digital Salary Advance

FirstBank Gambia on Monday launched its First ‘Ndimbal’ Service, a digital lending product designed to put financial support at the click of a button. The launch, held at the bank’s head office on Kairaba Avenue, marks another milestone in the bank’s digital transformation journey and its commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions.

Sep 17, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Barrow urges new ECOWAS President to maintain democracy, regional integration

His Excellency President Adama Barrow today received in audience General Birame Diop, the new President of the ECOWAS Commission, and his delegation at the State House in Banjul.

Sep 17, 2026

ChildFund calls for stronger child protection as schools reopen

As schools reopen across The Gambia, ChildFund The Gambia has called for renewed commitment from families, teachers, communities and government institutions to ensure children return to learning environments where their safety and well-being are protected.

Sep 17, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

New study finds heat exposure may increase risk of stillbirth in Gambia

High temperatures around the time of delivery may be associated with an increased risk of fresh stillbirth in The Gambia, according to a new study, highlighting the implications of extreme heat for maternal and newborn health.

Sep 17, 2026

GRA Commissioner General calls for stronger regional tax cooperation at WATAF dialogue

The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has urged African tax administrations to strengthen regional cooperation and policy coherence in order to safeguard the continent’s tax base and finance sustainable development. He made the remarks at the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) Annual General Meeting and High-Level Policy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana.

Sep 17, 2026 • Abdoulie Nyockeh

Man expunged from voter register after 40yrs without naturalizing

Magistrate Mam Samba Jallow of the Brusubi Magistrates’ Court has ordered the removal of Musa Siditeh’s name from The Gambia’s voter registration list after finding he was not entitled to remain registered despite living in the country for about 40 years.

Sep 17, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

UDP claims it carries voter register battle alone

The United Democratic Party (UDP) says it remains the only political party actively pursuing legal challenges over the supplementary voter registration, while other parties have abandoned their cases before the Revising Court.

Sep 16, 2026

Solicitor General urges protection of journalists ahead of elections

The Solicitor General at the Ministry of Justice, Hussein Thomasi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom and ensuring accountability for crimes against journalists.

Sep 16, 2026

Specialised GBV court set to speed up justice for survivors

The government has completed the construction of a specialised Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Court, with authorities saying the new court is intended to address delays in proceedings and ensure survivors receive justice without being discouraged from pursuing their cases. The development was announced during the Mansa Kunda ministerial engagement featuring the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh where she outlined measures being taken to strengthen protection for women, girls and children.

Sep 16, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Gambia, Gabon agree diplomatic visa free

The National Assembly has ratified a visa exemption agreement between The Gambia and Gabon for holders of diplomatic and service passports, with lawmakers calling for the arrangement to be extended to ordinary passport holders.

Sep 16, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

ERCA confab calls for fairer, more competitive ECOWAS market

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) has called for stronger competition policies, closer regional cooperation and the removal of market barriers to accelerate economic integration and ensure that citizens and businesses benefit from a truly competitive West African market.

Sep 16, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

Gambia seeks presence of more Nigerian tourists

The Gambia has called on Nigerian travelers, tour operators, travel agents and tourism industry stakeholders to help increase the number of Nigerians visiting the country for business and leisure.

Sep 16, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu

90% of Gambia’s heritage sites in poor condition, tourism revenue leaking: Audit

The Gambia’s key cultural and heritage sites are crumbling, coordination is weak, and tourism revenue is leaking out of the system.  That’s the finding of the Auditor General’s Performance Audit Report on Tourism Product Development and Diversification, covering 2018 to 2024.

Sep 15, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Beijing treaty to give Gambian performers stronger protection

Gambian actors, musicians, dancers and other performers could have stronger protection for their work following the National Assembly’s consideration and ratification of the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances 2012.

Sep 15, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Darboe appeals to Barrow for release of detained youths

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Lawyer Ousainu Darboe has issued a heartfelt appeal to President Adama Barrow, urging the release of youths detained during recent electricity protests. Darboe warned that failure to address the grievances of demonstrators could further inflame tensions and damage the government’s reputation.

Sep 15, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko