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[DDYF] donates sanitary products, educational materials to sponsored children

News Extra6 November 2026

DDYF Donates Sanitary Products, Educational Materials To Sponsored Children

Dinding Yiriwa Federation (DDYF), an affiliate of ChildFund International – The Gambia, on Wednesday donated sanitary products and educational materials to its sponsored children in Kombo South and Kombo North, West Coast Region. The donation aims to promote quality early childhood education, good hygiene and improved living conditions for vulnerable children. Federation Manager Alieu Mendy […]

NHRC says IEC should decide Bensouda’s faith without political interference

Statement6 November 2026

NHRC Says IEC Should Decide Bensouda’s Faith Without Political Interference

Safeguarding Our Democratic Gains, Upholding the Rule of Law and Ensuring Peaceful and Credible Elections To: Government Officials; the Chairperson and Members of the Independent Electoral Commission; Political Parties; TANGO and Civil Society Organisations; Faith-Based Organisations; Security Services; the Media; and the People of The Gambia. As the nomination of presidential candidates is ongoing and […]

GAMBIA NAMES SQUAD FOR AFCON QUALIFIERS AGAINST COTE D’IVOIRE

Sports 6 November 2026

Gambia Names Squad For Afcon Qualifiers Against Cote D’ivoire

Coach Jonathan McKinstry has named his 25-man squad for this month’s Afcon qualifier double-header against Ivory Coast. The Gambia will travel to Abidjan and host Ivory Coast here in the space of just five days, November 12 -17.

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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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SeamlessHR Funding Tally Lifts To US$22million With Helios, Gates Foundation Investment

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

Bookmaker 1xBet announces the start of the third and final Spin of Thrones series tournament. The Spin of Thrones 3 total prize pool is €250,000, and it will be distributed among the 400 best players, while the winner will receive a mega prize of €70,000! How to take part? The Spin of Thrones 3 will […]

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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 NAMES SQUAD FOR AFCON QUALIFIERS AGAINST COTE D’IVOIRE
Sports6 November 2026

Gambia Names Squad For Afcon Qualifiers Against Cote D’ivoire

Coach Jonathan McKinstry has named his 25-man squad for this month’s Afcon qualifier double-header against Ivory Coast. The Gambia will travel to Abidjan and host Ivory Coast here in the space of just five days, November 12 -17.

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 […]

GAMBIA MAKES TOP TEN IN AFRICA FOR POLITICAL FREEDOM
Gambia News6 November 2026

Gambia Makes Top Ten In Africa For Political Freedom

The Gambia has cemented its place among Africa’s freest countries, ranking in the top 10 for political freedom in the 2026 Freedom in Africa Index. The report, unveiled at the Conference of Freedom Advocates in Abuja, puts Seychelles, Cape Verde, Ghana, Mauritius, South Africa, São Tomé and Príncipe, The Gambia, Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho as […]

EU hopeful that all legitimate candidates will be allowed to contest
Gambia News6 November 2026

EU Hopeful That All Legitimate Candidates Will Be Allowed To Contest

The European Union Election Observation Mission has expressed its desire and hope to see that all legitimate candidates are allowed to contest Gambia’s 5 December presidential election. Chief Observer Reinhold Lopatka made the statement at the formal launch of the mission yesterday at Ocean Bay Hotel, Bakau. “I hope to observe an election campaign and […]

KMC rejects gov’t’s recommendation for removal of Mayor Bensouda
Gambia News6 November 2026

KMC Rejects Gov’t’s Recommendation For Removal Of Mayor Bensouda

The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) General Council yesterday passed a resolution rejecting government’s recommendation in its white paper on the LG Commission to remove Mayor Talib Bensouda from office. The resolution rejecting the mayor’s removal was adopted at an emergency General Council meeting, with an overwhelming total of 15 councilors voting to keep the mayor. […]