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IEC ASKS FOR TIME TO EXPLAIN DELAYS IN REGISTRATION OF NEW PARTIES

By Omar Bah The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has requested time to respond to mounting, albeit silent concerns, regarding delays in the registration of new political parties, including the Unite Movement for Change (UMC, the National Democratic Party (NDP), and several others awaiting official recognition. The long wait is gradually drawing public attention in recent weeks, with...
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IEC ASKS FOR TIME TO EXPLAIN DELAYS IN REGISTRATION OF NEW PARTIES

By Omar Bah The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has requested time to respond to mounting, albeit silent concerns, regarding delays in the registration of new...

Gambia extends free visa status to India

The Gambia has reinstated visa-free entry for Indian passport holders as of February 2026, boosting travel ties and elevating India's Henley Passport Index ranking to 75th with access to 56 destinations. This policy shift simplifies...

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Gambia extends free visa status to India

The Gambia has reinstated visa-free entry for Indian passport holders as of February 2026, boosting travel ties and elevating India's Henley Passport Index ranking...

NPP’s Fofana tells coalition partners Barrow’s candidacy is not a debate  

By Tabora Bojang Nominated National Assembly Member and secretary of the governing National People's Party youth wing, Kebba Lang Fofana, has hinted that questions over...

Barrow invited to serve in Global Council for Political Renewal

By Sirrah Touray President Adama Barrow has been invited to serve in the Global Council for Political Renewal, a platform bringing together political leaders from...

2 killed in Jabang car crash

By Olimatou Coker A fatal car accident occured on the Jabang-Jambanjelly highway, near the traffic light yesterday morning leaving 2 persons including a driver dead. The...

Barrow calls for investment on local industries to curb importation

By Sirrah Touray President Adama Barrow has emphasised the need for The Gambia to shift from import dependency to local production, highlighting Gach Global Manufacturing...

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Amadou Jaiteh Presidential aspirant

By Tabora BajangChief reporter In this edition of Bantaba, we had a Q&A session with former Gambian diplomat, international lawyer and presidential hopeful Amadou Jaiteh, leader of the Peoples Reformist Organisation for Growth, Renewal, Equity,...

Amadou Jaiteh Presidential aspirant

By Tabora BajangChief reporter In this edition of Bantaba, we had a Q&A session with former Gambian diplomat, international lawyer and presidential hopeful Amadou Jaiteh,...

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BRUFUT SCHOOL SCANAID DECORATES LEGENDARY ATHLETE

The sports department of ScanAid International Upper and Senior Secondary School in Brufut  over the weekend decorated one of its outstanding female athletes,  Gambia international sprinter Isatou Sey, during the KM Zonal athletics qualifiers. Sey,...

BRUFUT SCHOOL SCANAID DECORATES LEGENDARY ATHLETE

The sports department of ScanAid International Upper and Senior Secondary School in Brufut  over the weekend decorated one of its outstanding female athletes,  Gambia...

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Onion import restriction: Political theater over real support

By Dr Ousman Gajigo Recently, the government announced a temporary restriction on the importation of potatoes and onions, ostensibly to protect local producers. On the surface, this seems like a good decision. However, on a...

BRUFUT SCHOOL SCANAID DECORATES LEGENDARY ATHLETE

The sports department of ScanAid International Upper and Senior Secondary School in Brufut  over the weekend decorated one of its outstanding female athletes,  Gambia...

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BRUFUT SCHOOL SCANAID DECORATES LEGENDARY ATHLETE

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By Mustapha Njie – TAF The recent recognition of Dr Christopher Da Costa by Doximity...

The Gambia at 61, faith, nationhood, and the test of democracy

By Rtd Lt Colonel Samsudeen Sarr, This historic occasion of our 61st Independence Anniversary, I...

The Macky Sall conundrum: Is his past a hindrance to the...

By Musa Bassadi Jawara,Economist & Author Life has a way of serving unexpected turns. Just...

Guinea-Bissau presidential claimant, Dias, rejects junta power-sharing plan

By Paul Ejime Dr Fernando Dias da Costa, who claimed victory in Guinea-Bissau's 23rd November...

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Repositioning The Gambia for regional economic relevance

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IEC ASKS FOR TIME TO EXPLAIN DELAYS IN REGISTRATION OF NEW...

By Omar Bah The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has requested time to respond to mounting,...

Anti-Corruption commissioner Manga declines comment on resignation calls

By Omar Bah The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Commissioner and senior police prosecutor Almami (James) S...

Barrow: National dialogue reinforces trust, democratic culture

By Tabora Bojang President Adama Barrow has described his government-led annual national dialogue as a...

Gambia extends free visa status to India

The Gambia has reinstated visa-free entry for Indian passport holders as of February 2026,...

NPP’s Fofana tells coalition partners Barrow’s candidacy is not a debate  

By Tabora Bojang Nominated National Assembly Member and secretary of the governing National People's Party...

Barrow invited to serve in Global Council for Political Renewal

By Sirrah Touray President Adama Barrow has been invited to serve in the Global Council...

2 killed in Jabang car crash

By Olimatou Coker A fatal car accident occured on the Jabang-Jambanjelly highway, near the traffic...

Barrow calls for investment on local industries to curb importation

By Sirrah Touray President Adama Barrow has emphasised the need for The Gambia to shift...

Never Again Network launches “Your Vote, Your Power” campaign

The Never Again Network last week launched its “Your Vote, Your Power” campaign with...

131 clearing agents licenced in Gambia

The Association of Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACCFA) have registered one hundred and...