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Ex-VP drops presidential bid in attempt to unite opposition

Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang has withdrawn from the December 2026 presidential race, opting instead to spearhead efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of what is expected to be a closely watched election.

Aug 4, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

‘Magal embodies unity, shared faith across borders’ 

The Gambian Minister of Lands, Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hamat N.K. Bah, represented the Government of The Gambia at the annual Touba Magal, one of West Africa’s largest religious gatherings.

Aug 4, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

‘Post Clearance Audit central to modern customs administration’

Aug 4, 2026

UNITE Party, NUP sign historic political alliance today

Aug 4, 2026

What to know about U.S. B1, B2 visas

Aug 4, 2026 • Ambassador Abdoulie M. Touray

Cham challenges Barrow to explain fuel hike after celebrating price cut

President Adama Barrow is being challenged to publicly explain the latest increase in fuel prices after previously celebrating a reduction, with MC Cham Jr, National Campaign Manager of the Unite Party, arguing that leadership also means speaking to citizens when economic hardship worsens.

Aug 4, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Trade Minister outlines gov’t push to ease cost of living

The Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Mod K. Ceesay, says government interventions to ease the cost of living and stabilize essential commodity prices are “already yielding positive results” despite ongoing global economic pressures.

Aug 3, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Barrow swears in Edi Faal as chief justice despite GBA Supreme Court challenge

President Adama Barrow on Friday swore in Mr. Edrissa M.O. Faal as the new Chief Justice of The Gambia, replacing Hon. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, even as the Gambia Bar Association challenges the appointment before the Supreme Court.

Aug 3, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

GCCI engages President Barrow on private sector growth

The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Government to address challenges facing businesses and promote private‑sector‑led economic development, following a high‑level courtesy call on His Excellency President Adama Barrow at the State House.

Aug 3, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Gambia, Gabon sign new agreements to deepen bilateral ties

The Gambia and Gabon have pledged to strengthen cooperation in trade, education, health, and diplomacy following a four-day State Visit by Gabonese President His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema from 30th July to 2nd August 2026.

Aug 3, 2026

Fuel prices go up in Gambia

Motorists and commuters in The Gambia will pay more at the pump this month as the Government has approved higher retail fuel prices for August 2026. In a press release issued on 1st August 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines announced that the new prices take effect immediately. 

Aug 3, 2026

GIEPA, lawmakers push for investment reforms after nationwide industrial tour

Officials of the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) and lawmakers have intensified efforts to strengthen the country’s investment climate following a multi-day tour of industrial sites and Special Economic Zones, with both sides stressing that proposed legal reforms and improved infrastructure are key to attracting investors, creating jobs and boosting exports.

Aug 3, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Darboe slams Barrow gov’t over farmers’ struggles at mega rally in Kiang Jifarong

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader H.E. Ousainu Darboe delivered a fiery address on Saturday, sharply criticizing President Adama Barrow’s administration for failing Gambian farmers and breaking key campaign promises. 

Aug 3, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Kandeh says NPP–GDC alliance is about Gambia’s future

Aug 3, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Missing names not proof of flawed voter register, IEC tells lawmakers

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday rejected suggestions that missing names on the voter register point to widespread irregularities, telling members of the National Assembly’s Public Enterprise Committee (PEC) that many of the reported cases stem from voters failing to verify their registration details before election day. Appearing before the Public Enterprise Committee at the National Assembly, IEC officials said complaints about missing names should not automatically be interpreted as evidence that the voters’ register is compromised.

Jul 31, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

New Chief Justice Edi Faal to be sworn in today

As Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow prepares to retire on July 31, President Adama Barrow appears set to proceed with the appointment of veteran Gambian lawyer Edrissa M.O. ‘Edi’ Faal as the country’s next Chief Justice, despite strong constitutional objections raised by The Gambia Bar Association. The development comes amid growing public and legal debate over whether Faal meets the constitutional requirements for appointment to the country’s highest judicial office.

Jul 31, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

BSIC Gambia donates D275,000 to Pipeline Mosque Foundation

BSIC‑Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to community development by donating D275,000 to the Pipeline Mosque Foundation as part of its corporate social responsibility. The cheque presentation, held on Thursday 30 July 2026 at the Mosque Foundation’s conference hall, was earmarked for the renovation of the hall’s ceiling. Bank officials explained that the initiative was inspired after BSIC‑Gambia hosted an event at the Mosque last year and observed the deteriorating state of the ceiling.

Jul 31, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Cornerstone Group welcomes Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema

Banjul, The Gambia – The Cornerstone Group proudly extends its warmest welcome to His Excellency General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, on the occasion of his official visit to the Republic of The Gambia.

Jul 31, 2026