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Moroccan Embassy celebrates 27th Anniversary of King Mohammed VI

The Government of The Gambia joined Morocco on Thursday, 30 July 2026, to celebrate the 27th Anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to the Throne of the Kingdom of Morocco. The reception was held at the Coco Ocean Resort & Spa Hotel, Bijilo and organized by the Moroccan Embassy in Banjul.

Aug 5, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Assemblies of God Ghana General Superintendent on Apostolic Mission to Gambia

Aug 5, 2026 • Osman Kargbo

U.S. hails Gambia’s contribution to its 250 independence anniversary

Aug 5, 2026

SSHFC, NAQAA sign landmark deal to protect teachers' retirement benefits

Aug 4, 2026

US Embassy forum seeks to champions press freedom for Gambian media

The United States Embassy in Banjul on Monday hosted a high-level media forum titled "American Excellence in Journalism: Washington Foreign Press Centre Reporting Tours Empowering Gambian Journalists.”

Aug 4, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

Trans-Gambia economic zone set to create 3,400 jobs as investor interest grows

The Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Mod K. Ceesay, says Government's industrialisation drive is gathering pace, with the proposed Trans-Gambia Special Economic Zone attracting strong investor interest and new investments projected to create about 3,400 direct jobs

Aug 4, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

UDP leader calls for calm as border talks continue

Aug 4, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

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Former Vice President Fatoumata Jallow Tambajang has withdrawn from the December 2026 presidential race, opting instead to spearhead efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of what is expected to be a closely watched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