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WBAG pushes for 15 per cent share of gov’t contracts for women-led businesses

News Extra3 November 2026

Wbag Pushes For 15 Per Cent Share Of Gov’t Contracts For Women-Led Businesses

The Women Business Advisory Group (WBAG) has demanded 15% of all government contracts be reserved for women-led businesses. The call was made at a multi-stakeholder policy advocacy forum organised by WBAG in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC), bringing together government officials, financial institutions, development partners and women entrepreneurs. Fatoumatta Jawara, CEO of MAA […]

GAMBIA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT DAKAR YOUTH OLYMPICS GAMES

Sports 3 November 2026

Gambia Takes Centre Stage At Dakar Youth Olympics Games

Gambian Kora sensation Sona Jobateh was among the illustrious African musicians accorded the unique privilege of   performing live at the spectacular opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. With the world watching the beautiful scenes from the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, Sona put on a colorful performance to thrill the millions watching, adding to […]

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35 days to the ballot: Barrow’s accountability crusade or a political masterstroke against the opposition?

Opinions 3 November 2026

35 Days To The Ballot: Barrow’s Accountability Crusade Or A Political Masterstroke Against The Opposition?

In Gambian politics, timing is never an innocent detail. And when a government publishes a politically explosive White Paper on local government just 35 days before a presidential election, the public is entitled to ask difficult questions. On 30 October 2026, the Barrow administration published its White Paper on the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, […]

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Ndeye Anta Kebé: On the legacy of the legendary Ndiouga Kebé and ties to Gambia

Bantaba 7 August 2026

Ndeye Anta Kebé: On The Legacy Of The Legendary Ndiouga Kebé And Ties To Gambia

Babacar Kébé, known as Ndiouga or El Hadji Babacar Kébé, was a titan in the Senegalese business world. He was born in 1914 in Kebé Ndeuth in the Louga region and died on 13th March, 1984 in Dakar, and buried in Touba Mbacké. He was reputed to be among the richest men in Senegal during […]

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DP ends political alliance with NPP

Politics 5 October 2026

DP Ends Political Alliance With NPP

The Democratic Party (DP) has terminated its political alliance with the National People’s Party (NPP), saying its values, beliefs and political objectives no longer align with those of the ruling party. The decision was announced by DP leader Professor Dr Yusupha Dumbuya in a statement as political parties continue to position themselves ahead of the […]

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GAMBIA TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT DAKAR YOUTH OLYMPICS GAMES
Sports3 November 2026

Gambia Takes Centre Stage At Dakar Youth Olympics Games

Gambian Kora sensation Sona Jobateh was among the illustrious African musicians accorded the unique privilege of   performing live at the spectacular opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. With the world watching the beautiful scenes from the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium, Sona put on a colorful performance to thrill the millions watching, adding to […]

35 days to the ballot: Barrow’s accountability crusade or a political masterstroke against the opposition?
Opinions3 November 2026

35 Days To The Ballot: Barrow’s Accountability Crusade Or A Political Masterstroke Against The Opposition?

In Gambian politics, timing is never an innocent detail. And when a government publishes a politically explosive White Paper on local government just 35 days before a presidential election, the public is entitled to ask difficult questions. On 30 October 2026, the Barrow administration published its White Paper on the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, […]

Ndeye Anta Kebé: On the legacy of the legendary Ndiouga Kebé and ties to Gambia
Bantaba7 August 2026

Ndeye Anta Kebé: On The Legacy Of The Legendary Ndiouga Kebé And Ties To Gambia

Babacar Kébé, known as Ndiouga or El Hadji Babacar Kébé, was a titan in the Senegalese business world. He was born in 1914 in Kebé Ndeuth in the Louga region and died on 13th March, 1984 in Dakar, and buried in Touba Mbacké. He was reputed to be among the richest men in Senegal during […]

GAMBIA’S VOTER LIST HITS OVER ONE MILLION
Gambia News3 November 2026

Gambia’s Voter List Hits Over One Million

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) yesterday revealed that the total number of people registered as voters’ in The Gambia is exactly one million, one hundred and forty six thousand, four hundred and seventy four (1,146,474). Addressing the media at the Election House, IEC chairman Joseph Colley said this figure was arrived at following the removal […]

3 Brufut kids found dead in car laid to rest
Gambia News3 November 2026

3 Brufut Kids Found Dead In Car Laid To Rest

The three little boys found dead in a car in Brufut Sheriff- Kunda on Sunday were laid to rest yesterday.  The grief stricken community mourns their tragic loss apparently from suffocation in a car parked in front of a house. The police confirmed the incident but so far gave no details as to the circumstances […]

Gambia’s economic growth to slow to 5.1% as energy crisis, revenue shortfalls persist – IMF
Gambia News3 November 2026

Gambia’s Economic Growth To Slow To 5.1% As Energy Crisis, Revenue Shortfalls Persist – IMF

The Gambia’s real GDP growth will slow to 5.1% in 2026 and 2027, down from 6% in 2025, the International Monetary Fund has projected. The forecast was released on October 30 after the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and third review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Growth will be driven […]