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Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
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
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
Sep 3, 2026
Wassu Gambia Kafo (WGK) has called for stronger institutional coordination and accountability in the management of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases, as stakeholders move to develop a standardized national protocol for responding to suspected cases.
Sep 3, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah
The United States government has released an updated deportation list naming 427 people from 16 West African countries, with names, photos and criminal charges published by the Department of Homeland Security.
Sep 2, 2026
The Government has challenged opposition figure UDP Lawyer Ousainu Darboe’s proposal to cut the President’s salary and household expenses, questioning whether such measures would provide lasting solutions to the country’s financial challenges.
Sep 2, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Major General Ousman Gomez, has declared that the military stands as a bulwark of peace and unity, vowing to defend the nation against any threat as the presidential election approaches.
Sep 2, 2026 • Adama Jallow
Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) has demanded the public disclosure of the state of backup power infrastructure at Brikama General Hospital and all public health facilities nationwide, following the death of Comrade Ebrima Gassama during a reported power failure at the hospital.
Sep 2, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay
The Government of The Gambia has signed an additional financing agreement worth USD 10 million with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to support the ongoing Greater Banjul Roads Project, a 50-kilometre infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s transport network.
Sep 2, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
The National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala, Hon. Almameh Gibba, has raised concerns over the presence of Senegalese troops in the Foni region, calling for greater transparency regarding their mandate and operations.
Sep 2, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
Coalition 2026 is set to hold a Grand Unity Rally on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Brikama SSP Grounds, where it will officially launch the NUP/UNITE Alliance ahead of the December 5 presidential election. According to a statement issued by the Coalition 2026 Secretariat, the rally is expected to mark a significant milestone in efforts to bring the participating political forces together under a common platform as the country approaches the presidential polls.
Sep 2, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah
President Adama Barrow today received the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan Abdourahman Almarshad, and his delegation at State House in Banjul.
Sep 2, 2026
Press release The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the 2025 Gambia Human Development Report, highlighting the importance of strategic investment in young people as a key driver of inclusive economic growth and sustainable human development.
Sep 2, 2026
The newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Major General Ousman Gomez, has issued a stern warning against tribalism, stressing that the military will uphold zero tolerance for ethnic divisions. Addressing troops on Monday, 31st August 2026, at the 2nd Infantry Battalion Njongon Military Post in the North Bank Region, CDS Gomez emphasised that officers must maintain the highest standards to ensure unity and discipline within the ranks.
Sep 1, 2026 • Adama Jallow
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has raised alarm over the scale of electricity theft in The Gambia, warning that illegal connections and meter bypasses are draining a significant portion of the power supplied to the national grid. According to NAWEC’s Public Relations Officer, Buba Badjie, an estimated 30 to 40 percent of electricity entering the grid goes unpaid for due to theft. This means the utility collects revenue for only about 60 to 70 percent of the power it distributes.
Sep 1, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
The Government of The Gambia says it has started simplifying procedures and rolling out digital measures to make national ID cards, passports and other immigration documents faster and more accessible. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery, Pateh Jah, disclosed this Friday during the Mansa Kunda ministerial interface at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre.
Sep 1, 2026 • Makutu Manneh
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has defended its plan to independently compile and publish results from the December 5 presidential election, saying the move is intended to promote transparency and strengthen public confidence rather than undermine the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
Sep 1, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay
The Coalition for Hope, Accountability, National-renewal, Good-governance, and Equity (CHANGE) has announced that its member parties have adopted a draft agreement in principle, marking a significant step toward the formation of a grand opposition coalition. The agreement, reached after nineteen months of negotiations, remains subject to the finalisation of discussions on the coalition’s flagbearer, expected by Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Sep 1, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
