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IEC registers 3 more political parties ahead of December polls

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has registered three more political parties ahead of the December 5 presidential election.  The three newly registered parties are the National Builders Party (NBP), The Gambia Labour Party (GLP), and The National Democratic Party (NDP). The Gambia has not got a total of 27 political parties aiming to contest in the December 2026 presidential race. The new party registrations were done following the fulfilment of the requirements for registration as political parties under section 106 of the Elections Act 2025.

Sep 18, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Police arraign eight over alleged common nuisance following Daru-Busumbala protest disturbances

Sep 18, 2026

NDP, NAFAA seal political pact ahead of December election

The National Democratic Party (NDP) and political movement NAFAA have formally entered into a political agreement following a signing ceremony held at the NDP bureau in Farato. The event, which was followed by a press conference, brought together leaders and representatives of both groups, supporters, and members of the media. The agreement is aimed at strengthening political cooperation between the NDP and NAFAA as both sides seek to work together on matters of national interest and the country's political future.

Sep 18, 2026 • Sally Fatty

WTO delivers sustainable benefits to businesses and households around the world

The Director General at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has underlined that many of the WTO's successes have quietly endured, delivering substantial benefits to businesses and households around the world every day. The WTO continues to provide a stable core to the global trading system, she said.

Sep 18, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Bakau young boys robbery case progresses

Sep 18, 2026

World Bank Group Mobilizes Record Private Capital for Developing Countries, Driving Job Creation

The World Bank Group mobilized more private capital in fiscal year 2026 than in any year in its history and issued a record volume of guarantees, delivering on a goal shareholders and clients have pressed for years: putting more private capital to work alongside its own financing and expertise in developing economies.

Sep 18, 2026

Deputies demand evidence of D4M disability fund disbursement

The Gambia’s D4 million annual fund for persons with disabilities has come under parliamentary scrutiny, with lawmakers demanding details on who benefited, how much was disbursed and evidence of how the money was spent. The Government of The Gambia has allocated D4 million annually to the National Fund for Persons with Disabilities since 2024.

Sep 17, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

FirstBank Gambia launches First ‘Ndimbal’, Digital Salary Advance

FirstBank Gambia on Monday launched its First ‘Ndimbal’ Service, a digital lending product designed to put financial support at the click of a button. The launch, held at the bank’s head office on Kairaba Avenue, marks another milestone in the bank’s digital transformation journey and its commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions.

Sep 17, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Barrow urges new ECOWAS President to maintain democracy, regional integration

His Excellency President Adama Barrow today received in audience General Birame Diop, the new President of the ECOWAS Commission, and his delegation at the State House in Banjul.

Sep 17, 2026

ChildFund calls for stronger child protection as schools reopen

As schools reopen across The Gambia, ChildFund The Gambia has called for renewed commitment from families, teachers, communities and government institutions to ensure children return to learning environments where their safety and well-being are protected.

Sep 17, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

New study finds heat exposure may increase risk of stillbirth in Gambia

High temperatures around the time of delivery may be associated with an increased risk of fresh stillbirth in The Gambia, according to a new study, highlighting the implications of extreme heat for maternal and newborn health.

Sep 17, 2026

GRA Commissioner General calls for stronger regional tax cooperation at WATAF dialogue

The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has urged African tax administrations to strengthen regional cooperation and policy coherence in order to safeguard the continent’s tax base and finance sustainable development. He made the remarks at the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) Annual General Meeting and High-Level Policy Dialogue in Accra, Ghana.

Sep 17, 2026 • Abdoulie Nyockeh

Man expunged from voter register after 40yrs without naturalizing

Magistrate Mam Samba Jallow of the Brusubi Magistrates’ Court has ordered the removal of Musa Siditeh’s name from The Gambia’s voter registration list after finding he was not entitled to remain registered despite living in the country for about 40 years.

Sep 17, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

UDP claims it carries voter register battle alone

The United Democratic Party (UDP) says it remains the only political party actively pursuing legal challenges over the supplementary voter registration, while other parties have abandoned their cases before the Revising Court.

Sep 16, 2026

Solicitor General urges protection of journalists ahead of elections

The Solicitor General at the Ministry of Justice, Hussein Thomasi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom and ensuring accountability for crimes against journalists.

Sep 16, 2026

Specialised GBV court set to speed up justice for survivors

The government has completed the construction of a specialised Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Court, with authorities saying the new court is intended to address delays in proceedings and ensure survivors receive justice without being discouraged from pursuing their cases. The development was announced during the Mansa Kunda ministerial engagement featuring the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh where she outlined measures being taken to strengthen protection for women, girls and children.

Sep 16, 2026 • Makutu Manneh

Gambia, Gabon agree diplomatic visa free

The National Assembly has ratified a visa exemption agreement between The Gambia and Gabon for holders of diplomatic and service passports, with lawmakers calling for the arrangement to be extended to ordinary passport holders.

Sep 16, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

ERCA confab calls for fairer, more competitive ECOWAS market

The ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority (ERCA) has called for stronger competition policies, closer regional cooperation and the removal of market barriers to accelerate economic integration and ensure that citizens and businesses benefit from a truly competitive West African market.

Sep 16, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah