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Police investigate alleged murder involving minors in Bansang

Police in Bansang, Central River Region, are investigating the death of a 14-year-old boy following a reported stabbing incident on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Aug 21, 2026

‘Mental health crisis cost Gambia D768M in 2024’

The economic burden of mental health conditions and suicide on The Gambia was estimated at D768 million in 2024 alone, equivalent to roughly 0.5% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Aug 21, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Gambia to host inaugural ECOWAS Competition Authority Conference to advance fair markets

The Gambia will next month host the inaugural Annual Conference of the ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA), bringing together about 300 participants from across the world to discuss how fair competition can drive regional integration and economic growth.

Aug 21, 2026 • Landing Ceesay

PPA breaks with GFA, joins UNITE-NUP ahead of 2026 election

The Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA), led by Dr Ousman Gajigo, has formally ended its merger with Gambia For All and announced it will join the UNITE-NUP alliance in preparation for The Gambia’s December 2026 presidential election.

Aug 21, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Kurang calls GDC's Kandeh 'a smoke without fire'

Mamadi Kurang, high-profile member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), former secretary of the Janneh Commission of Inquiry and a transparency advocate, has labeled Mama Kandeh as "a smoke without fire”.

Aug 21, 2026 • Ali Jaw

PDOIS leader accuses Gov’t of ‘corruption and voter inducement’ ahead of elections

The Secretary General and leader of the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), Suwaibou Touray, has levelled serious accusations against the government, alleging corruption, voter inducement, and intimidation in the run-up to the upcoming elections.  

Aug 21, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko 

Police officer testifies in Bakau young boys trial

Sering Abou Jallow, a police officer, on 12 August 2026, testified in the case involving Lamin Bojang, Dawda Darboe, Ousman Sarr, Muhammed L. Sanyang and two other minors, all from Bakau, who were on 22 July 2026 arraigned before Magistrate F. J. Camara of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court and charged with two counts of robbery and conspiracy to commit felony. They all denied the charges.

Aug 21, 2026 • Dawda Faye

FSQA DG vows legal action over social media allegations

Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) Director General Mamodou Bah has vowed to take legal action over allegations circulating on social media, specifically Whats on Gambia challenging those behind the claims to produce evidence against him and the authority.

Aug 20, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

UDP’s Manneh raises alarm over state bias on public institutions

In a country still navigating the delicate balance between democracy and state control, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has accused key public institutions of tilting the playing field in favor of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP).

Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Shortage of Mathematics teachers remains major challenge – Minister 

The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has identified the shortage of qualified mathematics teachers as one of the most pressing challenges facing the country’s education system.

Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Hon. Jawara calls for unified approach to governance, peace and security

Hon. Fatou K. Jawara has urged African parliaments to treat governance, peace, and security as a single, indivisible agenda in the face of mounting political, economic, and technological disruptions.

Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Wassu Gambia Kafo calls for stronger enforcement of anti-FGM law

Wassu Gambia Kafo has called for stronger institutional accountability and improved enforcement of The Gambia’s Anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) law, amid continuing concerns over investigation, prosecution and coordination in FGM-related cases.

Aug 20, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

Ismaila Kone pleads not guilty to murder of Isatou Elizabeth Mendy

An accused man charged in connection with the death of Isatou Elizabeth Mendy has pleaded not guilty to murder, as the Banjul Magistrates’ Court transferred the case to the High Court, saying it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.

Aug 20, 2026

Senegalese Petroleum Minister accuses Sonko of buying luxury cars with political funds

Abdourahmane Diouf, the head of the presidential party, addressed Ousmane Sonko's remarks on Tuesday. The Pastef leader had stated last Sunday that he had purchased vehicles using political funds from the Prime Minister's office.

Aug 20, 2026

IGP hosts service chiefs over election security engagement

The Inspector General of Police, Seedy M. Touray, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, hosted Service Chiefs, including the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Ousman Gomez, at the Police Headquarters in Banjul for an engagement on election security and preparedness.

Aug 20, 2026

Kurang says there is panic at State House ahead of Dec polls

Alhagie Mamadi Kurang, one of the young politicians and a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has asserted there is panic at the State House, arguing that the tours by the President manifests nothing less.

Aug 19, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Minister warns of consequences as six athletes recently abscond

The minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of Gambian athletes absconding during international competitions, warning that the practice threatens the country’s credibility and future opportunities for sports development.

Aug 19, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Farmers demand accountability in groundnut trade payments

For decades, groundnuts have been the lifeblood of Gambian farming households, providing income to pay school fees, settle debts, and prepare for the next planting season.

Aug 19, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko