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Police secure conviction in D12.5M stealing case

Aug 6, 2026

Gambia, Morocco reaffirms commitment to gender cooperation

H.E. Ahmed Belhadj, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Banjul, has paid a farewell courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh.

Aug 6, 2026

More safety concerns raised at Gambia’s industrial zones

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Regional Integration, Mod K Ceesay, has called for urgent reforms in the management and planning of industrial parks, warning that failure to act now could expose the country to industrial accidents, environmental hazards and the loss of thousands of potential jobs.

Aug 5, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Gov’t finishes probe of ambassador at embassy in Russia

The government has disclosed that its investigation into allegations involving The Gambia’s ambassador to Russia has been completed and forwarded to the Office of the President for review, while a separate inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the resignation of the former Chief of Defence Staff remains ongoing.

Aug 5, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Challenging CJ appointment is about protecting rule of law: GBA

The President of the Gambia Bar Association (GBA), Neneh Cham, has defended the association’s decision to challenge the appointment of the country’s new Chief Justice, insisting the legal action is aimed solely at protecting the rule of law and should not be viewed through a political lens.

Aug 5, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Gambian historian Hassoum Ceesay elected fellow of the British Academy

Gambian scholarship has received international recognition following the election of renowned historian, curator, and Director General of the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Hassoum Ceesay, ORG, as an International Fellow of the British Academy (FBA).

Aug 5, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu

Bensouda names food security among Gambia’s biggest problems

During Thursday’s inspection tour for ongoing projects, with some nearing completion, the Lord Mayor of the Kanifing Municipality has raised that food insecurity remains one of the main enduring challenges confronting The Gambia.

Aug 5, 2026 • Ali Jaw

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