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The Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, and the Minister of Gender, Women and Children Welfare, Fatou Kinteh, on Saturday led a market inspection tour alongside officials from the National Environment Agency (NEA) to assess sanitation conditions across major markets in the Greater Banjul Area.
Sep 1, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
In their mission to empower communities through livelihoods and resilience, Caritas-Gambia is intensifying efforts to reduce polarization and promote inclusive and peaceful participation ahead of Gambia's 2026 elections. With funding from Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Caritas Gambia is implementing a Harmony Outreach Peace and Engagement (HOPE) Project on Social Cohesion by organizing a 3 days training that aims to underscore the importance of peace and social cohesion while equipping local leaders and community members with practical skills in mediation, dialogue, and early conflict detection.
Sep 1, 2026 • Makutu Manneh
Sep 1, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah
Sheikh Alhagie Essa Foday Darboe has been re-elected as President of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) for a second five-year term, following the Council’s Sixth National Congress held at its headquarters. Delegates from across the country unanimously endorsed Sheikh Darboe’s leadership, reaffirming his role at the helm of the nation’s highest Islamic body. In his acceptance remarks, Sheikh Darboe reminded members that leadership is a trust and not a permanent entitlement, emphasizing the Council’s constitutional requirement for renewal every five years.
Sep 1, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
The government has saved about D130 million after removing more than 2,000 names from the public payroll following nationwide staff audits, Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery Baboucarr Bouy has disclosed.
Aug 31, 2026 • Makutu Manneh
Civil society organisations have stepped up pressure on the government to act on findings of a National Assembly inquiry into the sale and disposal of assets belonging to former President Yahya Jammeh.
Aug 31, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay
Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has appealed to supporters of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC) to refrain from insulting one another, as divisions within the party’s No-To-Alliance faction deepen.
Aug 31, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
The Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain (GIRAV) Project has taken another decisive step in supporting national development by handing over four brand-new Toyota pickup vehicles to the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC).
Aug 31, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
Hon. Ndey Yassin Secka, widely known as Aunty Ndey, has officially announced her intention to contest for a seat in the National Assembly following her exclusion from President Adama Barrow’s latest nominations.
Aug 31, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
The Africa Chefs Alliance (ACA) has expressed satisfaction with The Gambia’s preparedness to host the West Africa Food Festival (WAFFEST) 2026, following a weeklong inspection of tourism and hospitality facilities across the country.
Aug 31, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu
President Adama Barrow is scheduled to inaugurate six newly completed road projects across the Greater Banjul Area and the West Coast Region between 29 August and 15 September 2026, as the government intensifies efforts to improve national connectivity and boost economic activity.
Aug 28, 2026 • Landing Ceesay
United Democratic Party leader and presidential aspirant, Lawyer Ousainu ANM Darboe, has pledged sweeping reforms aimed at reducing government expenditure if elected President of The Gambia.
Aug 28, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit drugs, arresting a 53 year old Nigerian national with more than 9,000 ecstasy tablets and suspected drug manufacturing equipment.
Aug 28, 2026 • Momodou Jawo
The Crab Island Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Foundation has launched a three-day standards and curriculum review and validation workshop aimed at strengthening marine-related training and ensuring that Gambian maritime professionals acquire skills aligned with national priorities and international standards.
Aug 28, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah
In an effort to open doors and create opportunities for Gambian students, a pioneering Russian language initiative has officially been launched in The Gambia, offering students and professionals a unique opportunity to learn Russian language without leaving the country.
Aug 28, 2026 • Makutu Manneh
Essa Mbye Faal, leader of APP Sobeya, has denied having any secret political arrangement with lawyer Hussein Darboe, saying his appearance at a UDP event should not be interpreted as evidence of a coalition deal.
Aug 28, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay
PRESS RELEASE UNITE vehemently condemns Imam Darou Sanyang's recent remarks questioning the nationality of our Party Leader Talib Ahmed Bensouda.
Aug 28, 2026
Gambian literature has attained a major historical milestone, as Professor Cherno Omar Barry, President of the Writers' Association of The Gambia (WAG), formally presented 53 works by Gambian authors for formal accession into the permanent holdings of the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature in Beijing, China.
Aug 28, 2026 • Ali Jaw
