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Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay (FIC), the General Secretary of the former ruling APRC now in alliance with President Barrow’s NPP, has said the emergence of the splinter group No To Alliance as a political movement has not and will not shake the APRC under the leadership of Fabakary Tombong Jatta. The Movement had been at loggerheads […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

Barrow Urges Km Residents To Elect Workers, Not Dandy Boys

President Barrow on Saturday told the people of Kanifing, the largest municipality and the seat of his rising political rival Talib Bensouda, that it was time for them…

Gambia News19 October 2026

Banjul Fashion Summit 2027 To Build Industry

The Banjul Fashion Summit 2027 will take place from 7 to 9 January 2027, bringing designers, creative entrepreneurs, artisans, models, buyers, investors, policymakers, media and international partners under the theme “Beyond the Runway. Building the Industry.” The three-day summit will combine industry conversations, exhibitions, installations, competitions, and cultural programming. It aims to connect creative talent […]

Editorial19 October 2026

No Serious Political Party Should Mobilise On Tribal Lines

The Gambia stands at a dangerous crossroads, and the warning must be stated plainly: No serious political party should mobilise support based on tribe. Tribal politics is not strategy. It is sabotage. It is the laziest, most destructive form of politics ever invented, and any party that resorts to it has already confessed that it […]

Letters19 October 2026

NPP’s Tribal Mobilisation Is A Threat To The Gambia’s Democracy

Dear Editor,The poster, purportedly from the NPP, announcing a rally specifically for the Manjago ethnic group, represents a dangerous and unprecedented descent into tribal politics. It seeks to mobilise an ethnic community as a political bloc, a development that can only further polarise our society. This poster confirms that the NPP is a leading perpetrator […]

News Extra19 October 2026

UTG Student Builds Gambia’s First Instant Virtual Card Platform In 100 Days

A second-year Information Systems student at the University of The Gambia (UTG) has made history by building The Gambia’s first digital dollar wallet. Abdoulie O Jallow, from Foni Bullock and now based in Bijilo, built the entire platform in 100 days without external funding, documenting his journey daily on social media. Jallow said his passion […]

News Extra19 October 2026

Sulayman Jeng Publishes Second And Third Books

Gambian poet and author Sulayman Jeng has announced the publication of two more books – The Unknown President and My Best Friend’s Daughter. The Unknown President is a compelling political novel examining dictatorship, democratic change, leadership, loyalty, corruption, justice and the responsibilities of public service while My Best Friend’s Daughter tells the story of two […]

News Extra19 October 2026

Gambia Joins African Music Icons Network

The Gambia has officially joined the continental African Music Icons (AMI) Network, with the AMI Gambia Chapter holding its first official press conference on Saturday at the Cotton Club in Fajara. The event, which brought together stakeholders from across the creative industry, was described as an official introduction of AMI to the Gambian media and […]

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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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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 News19 October 2026

APRC NOT SHAKEN BY NO-TO-ALLIANCE – FJC

Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay (FIC), the General Secretary of the former ruling APRC now in alliance with President Barrow’s NPP, has said the emergence of the splinter group No To Alliance as a political movement has not and will not shake the APRC under the leadership of Fabakary Tombong Jatta. The Movement had been at loggerheads […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

Barrow urges KM residents to elect workers, not dandy boys

President Barrow on Saturday told the people of Kanifing, the largest municipality and the seat of his rising political rival Talib Bensouda, that it was time for them to have a serious conversation about their own political direction and development of the area. Bensouda is the mayor of the KM, and leader of the opposition […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

Gibba vows to end ‘Senegalese colonisation’ if elected

Typical of his strong opposition to the continuous presence of foreign West African troops, especially the Senegalese contingent stationed at his native Foni, the newly declared flag bearer of the No-To-Alliance Movement and Member of Foni Kansala Almamy Gibba, has vowed to end what he calls Senegal’s colonisation of The Gambia if elected in December. […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

Study links maternal deaths in Gambia to poor water, sanitation

Pregnant women in homes without piped water and proper toilets face significantly higher risk of deadly pregnancy complications, a major study in The Gambia has revealed. The research, published in PLOS Global Public Health, tracked 5,745 pregnant women in The Gambia, Kenya and Mozambique under the PRECISE cohort unlike hospital-based studies, focused on ordinary communities. […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

UN special rapporteur calls for stronger accountability for human rights violations in Gambia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Dr Morris Tidball-Binz, has called for sustained efforts to strengthen accountability for unlawful deaths, investigate human rights violations and advance transitional justice in The Gambia. The call came as he concluded his official two-week visit to the country, during which he assessed the protection […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

Banjul Fashion Summit 2027 to build industry

The Banjul Fashion Summit 2027 will take place from 7 to 9 January 2027, bringing designers, creative entrepreneurs, artisans, models, buyers, investors, policymakers, media and international partners under the theme “Beyond the Runway. Building the Industry.” The three-day summit will combine industry conversations, exhibitions, installations, competitions, and cultural programming. It aims to connect creative talent […]

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Gambia Climbs 7 Places In Latest FIFA Ranking

The Gambia has moved up seven places in the latest Fifa World Ranking, rising from 116th to 109th globally. The Scorpions also improved their position in Africa, climbing from 31st to 25th following successive victories over Somalia and Ghana during the September international window. The improved ranking comes after The Gambia secured important results in […]

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By Mai Ahmad Fatty The events of last evening mark a sobering moment in our nation’s democratic journey. The rejection of the draft constitution by parliament represents more than a legislative setback. It signals a profound disconnect between the aspirations of our people and the deliberations of their elected representatives.I express my deep disappointment with […]

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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 News19 October 2026

APRC Not Shaken By No-To-Alliance – Fjc

Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay (FIC), the General Secretary of the former ruling APRC now in alliance with President Barrow’s NPP, has said the emergence of the splinter group No To Alliance as a political movement has not and will not shake the APRC under the leadership of Fabakary Tombong Jatta. The Movement had been at loggerheads […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

Barrow Urges Km Residents To Elect Workers, Not Dandy Boys

President Barrow on Saturday told the people of Kanifing, the largest municipality and the seat of his rising political rival Talib Bensouda, that it was time for them to have a serious conversation about their own political direction and development of the area. Bensouda is the mayor of the KM, and leader of the opposition […]

Gambia News19 October 2026

Gibba Vows To End ‘Senegalese Colonisation’ If Elected

Typical of his strong opposition to the continuous presence of foreign West African troops, especially the Senegalese contingent stationed at his native Foni, the newly declared flag bearer of the No-To-Alliance Movement and Member of Foni Kansala Almamy Gibba, has vowed to end what he calls Senegal’s colonisation of The Gambia if elected in December. […]

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Banjul Fashion Summit 2027 To Build Industry

No Serious Political Party Should Mobilise On Tribal Lines

NPP’s Tribal Mobilisation Is A Threat To The Gambia’s Democracy

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