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KMC launches young entrepreneurs for migrant resilience hub programme

Gambia News29 October 2026

KMC Launches Young Entrepreneurs For Migrant Resilience Hub Programme

The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has selected 20 young entrepreneurs, including 12 females and eight males, for an eight-month business incubation programme under the Kanifing Migrant Resilience Hub Project, aimed at supporting migrant returnees and young people to develop sustainable businesses, create employment opportunities and rebuild their livelihoods in The Gambia. The selected participants were […]

GAMBIA SEEKS TO DOMINATE WAFU-A WITH ANOTHER CUP TOMORROW

Sports 29 October 2026

Gambia Seeks To Dominate WAFU-A With Another Cup Tomorrow

Young Scorpions face Guinea in U-20 final The Gambia will make history as one of the power houses in youth football in West Africa if the Young Scorpions can snatch the Wafu Zone A title tomorrow Friday.   One may argue that the country is already a well-established name in youth football after 2005 and 2009 […]

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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

By John S. Morlu II, CPA Entrepreneurship is often wrapped in a glossy sheen of romance and idealism, painted as the golden ticket to not just financial success but a lasting legacy. Who wouldn’t be tempted by the prospect of becoming the next Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, or Oprah Winfrey? These iconic figures embody the […]

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GAMBIA SEEKS TO DOMINATE WAFU-A WITH ANOTHER CUP TOMORROW
Sports29 October 2026

Gambia Seeks To Dominate WAFU-A With Another Cup Tomorrow

Young Scorpions face Guinea in U-20 final The Gambia will make history as one of the power houses in youth football in West Africa if the Young Scorpions can snatch the Wafu Zone A title tomorrow Friday.   One may argue that the country is already a well-established name in youth football after 2005 and 2009 […]

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 […]

Muhammad (sa): The Exemplary Simple Life
Friday Sermon30 October 2026

Muhammad (Sa): The Exemplary Simple Life

‘The Holy Prophet’s (sa) Life of Contentment & Simplicity’After reciting Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(aba), said that he would continue speaking about the example of simplicity established through the life of the Holy Prophet(sa). The Importance of Carrying Out One’s Own TasksHis Holiness(aba) said that it is recorded that […]

MINISTER EXPLAINS ABSENCE OF D11BLN DONOR-FUNDED PROJECTS IN BUDGET REPORTS
Gambia News29 October 2026

Minister Explains Absence Of D11bln Donor-Funded Projects In Budget Reports

The Minister of Finance Seedy Keita has admitted before the National Assembly that government received an estimated D11.6 billion from donors for seven major energy development projects between 2020 and 2023 but these disbursements were not reflected in the national budget reports due to ‘reporting and system limitations.’ The minister was asked to explain the […]

Gambia defends ICC at Africa seminar, warns selective cooperation is impunity
Gambia News29 October 2026

Gambia Defends Icc At Africa Seminar, Warns Selective Cooperation Is Impunity

The Gambia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to international justice and the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring that selective, slow, or conditional cooperation with the Court is nothing but impunity by another name. Justice Minister Dawda Jallow, accompanied by Pa Musa Jobarteh, The Gambia’s ambassador to Brussels accredited to the ICC, represented The Gambia at […]