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GAMBIA REACHES WAFU FINAL

Sports 26 October 2026

Gambia Reaches WAFU Final

qualifies for Caf U-20 The Young Scorpions yesterday beat Sierra Leone 2-0 in the semifinal of the Wafu Zone A U-20 tournament in Mali, and clinched one of the two spots for the zone in the Caf championship. The heroes once again were Agibou Dibba and Francis Gomez who in between them, accounted for Gambia’s […]

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My support for President Barrow is a matter of conviction, not payment

Opinions 22 October 2026

My Support For President Barrow Is A Matter Of Conviction, Not Payment

In my appearance on Peter Gomez’s Coffee Time radio programme last Thursday, I was asked who, among the contenders in The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election, I believed stood the best chance of winning. My answer was unequivocally President Adama Barrow. Since then, I have been informed of allegations circulating on TikTok, reportedly promoted […]

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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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Welcome To The Spin Of Thrones 3 Grand Final With A Prize Pool Of €250,000!

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The Perils Of Untamed Entrepreneurial Ambitions: How Chasing Fame Over Fortune Can Lead To Financial Ruin

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GAMBIA REACHES WAFU FINAL
Sports26 October 2026

Gambia Reaches WAFU Final

qualifies for Caf U-20 The Young Scorpions yesterday beat Sierra Leone 2-0 in the semifinal of the Wafu Zone A U-20 tournament in Mali, and clinched one of the two spots for the zone in the Caf championship. The heroes once again were Agibou Dibba and Francis Gomez who in between them, accounted for Gambia’s […]

My support for President Barrow is a matter of conviction, not payment
Opinions22 October 2026

My Support For President Barrow Is A Matter Of Conviction, Not Payment

In my appearance on Peter Gomez’s Coffee Time radio programme last Thursday, I was asked who, among the contenders in The Gambia’s December 5, 2026 presidential election, I believed stood the best chance of winning. My answer was unequivocally President Adama Barrow. Since then, I have been informed of allegations circulating on TikTok, reportedly promoted […]

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 […]

NPP ALLIANCE FIRES BACK AT GFA OVER BARROW’S THIRD TERM BID
Gambia News26 October 2026

NPP Alliance Fires Back At Gfa Over Barrow’s Third Term Bid

The NPP-led Alliance has launched a sharp rebuttal to the Gambia For All (GFA) party, declaring that President Adama Barrow’s candidacy is lawful, constitutional and the very definition of democracy at work. In a strongly worded statement shared with The Standard yesterday and signed by its National Coordinator Mai Ahmad Fatty, the Alliance said GFA’s […]

Bakso Jaiteh passes away
Gambia News26 October 2026

Bakso Jaiteh Passes Away

The death has been announced of Bakary Jaiteh (Bakso) a long time politician of the former ruling APRC of former president Yayha Jammeh.  A native of Baddibu Njaba Kunda Bakso served as deputy governor of West Coast. Despite his fervent strong support for APRC and fierce disagreement with opponents, Bakso was loved across party lines […]

Darboe accuses NPP of stage managing chaos to derail election
Gambia News26 October 2026

Darboe Accuses NPP Of Stage Managing Chaos To Derail Election

The leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party Ousainu Darboe has reacted to allegations by President Barrow that UDP is sponsoring agents who follow his convoy to chant anti- NPP slogans and harassing his supporters for political gains. The president had warned that such acts are provocations that can cause trouble.  However in a […]