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50 regional, local authorities train on benefits of organic fertilizer

News Extra5 November 2026

50 Regional, Local Authorities Train On Benefits Of Organic Fertilizer

Cooperasione Internasionale Sud Sud (CISS), an Italian international non-governmental organisation, has trained 50 regional and local authorities in the Lower River Region on benefits of organic fertiliser to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental protection in The Gambia. The day-long training, held Thursday, brought together regional authorities and stakeholders to sensitise them on importance of organic […]

SWEDD+ project seeks to empower vulnerable young women

Gambia News5 November 2026

Swedd+ Project Seeks To Empower Vulnerable Young Women

Government, through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, is stepping up efforts to economically empower vulnerable adolescent girls and young women through the SWEDD+ Project, providing eligible beneficiaries with small grants, entrepreneurship training and livelihood support. Registration and verification of prospective beneficiaries identified through The Gambia Social Registry is currently underway nationwide. The […]

TOP CANADIAN BASKETBALL GURU VISITS GAMBIA SATURDAY

Sports 5 November 2026

Top Canadian Basketball Guru Visits Gambia Saturday

Masai Ujiri, the NBA championship-winning executive behind the Toronto Raptors’ historic 2019 victory and current president of the Dallas Mavericks, is set to visit The Gambia on November 7, 2026, for the unveiling of the Jimara Hope Basketball Court in the Upper River Region. Recognised among TIME’s 100 most influential people in sports, Ujiri is […]

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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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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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TOP CANADIAN BASKETBALL GURU VISITS GAMBIA SATURDAY
Sports5 November 2026

Top Canadian Basketball Guru Visits Gambia Saturday

Masai Ujiri, the NBA championship-winning executive behind the Toronto Raptors’ historic 2019 victory and current president of the Dallas Mavericks, is set to visit The Gambia on November 7, 2026, for the unveiling of the Jimara Hope Basketball Court in the Upper River Region. Recognised among TIME’s 100 most influential people in sports, Ujiri is […]

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 […]

22 GAMBIANS KILLED IN UKRAINE FIGHTING FOR RUSSIA
Gambia News5 November 2026

22 Gambians Killed In Ukraine Fighting For Russia

At least 22 Gambians have been killed in Ukraine while fighting for the Russian military, in what is now one of the deadliest foreign recruitment tragedies to hit The Gambia. According to Ukrainian Military Data records reviewed by Journalists for Justice (JFJ), combined with additional cases through interviews and independent reporting, at least 3,034 African […]

Hamat rejects claims LG Commission targets Bensouda
Gambia News5 November 2026

Hamat Rejects Claims LG Commission Targets Bensouda

The Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hamat NK Bah, has rejected claims that the presidential inquiry into local government councils was designed to target Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) Mayor Talib Bensouda. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Bah said the inquiry was established to investigate alleged corruption and financial mismanagement across […]

Rulling on Gambia’s Rohingya genocide case at ICJ slated for November 19
Gambia News5 November 2026

Rulling On Gambia’s Rohingya Genocide Case At Icj Slated For November 19

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will on November 19 deliver a landmark ruling on whether Myanmar’s crackdown against its mostly Muslim Rohingya minority constituted genocide. Judges have spent seven years weighing accusations by The Gambia that Myanmar’s brutal repression breached the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. The ruling carries no direct enforcement power, but a […]