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GAMBIA CLIMBS 7 PLACES IN LATEST FIFA RANKING

Sports 9 October 2026

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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Seventy-three pages, and not one word of restitution

Opinions 16 October 2026

Seventy-Three Pages, And Not One Word Of Restitution

The Ministry of Lands has written a new rulebook for the day the state comes for your land: the Draft National Resettlement Policy 2027 to 2036, the country’s first. Resettlement is the polite word for the state moving you off your land to make way for a road, a scheme, or an investor. The draft […]

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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!

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 CLIMBS 7 PLACES IN LATEST FIFA RANKING
Sports9 October 2026

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 […]

Seventy-three pages, and not one word of restitution
Opinions16 October 2026

Seventy-Three Pages, And Not One Word Of Restitution

The Ministry of Lands has written a new rulebook for the day the state comes for your land: the Draft National Resettlement Policy 2027 to 2036, the country’s first. Resettlement is the polite word for the state moving you off your land to make way for a road, a scheme, or an investor. The draft […]

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 […]

BARROW GLORIFIES TEN- YEAR RECORD OVER 50 YEARS OF JAWARA, JAMMEH
Gambia News16 October 2026

Barrow Glorifies Ten- Year Record Over 50 Years Of Jawara, Jammeh

With just a little over a month to go before the December 5 elections, President Adama Barrow is in no mood for complacency. As he hit the road on his Meet The People Tour on Wednesday, he told a large audience in Brikama- Manduar that he has no fear of scrutiny when it comes to […]

No To Alliance flagbearer unveiling postponed
Gambia News16 October 2026

No To Alliance Flagbearer Unveiling Postponed

The No To Alliance Movement yesterday announced its planned flagbearer unveiling event at Lamin scheduled for yesterday Thursday, has been postponed until Saturday during the group’s mega rally at the Buffer Zone. A short statement issued shortly before the event was due to start said the postponement was due to circumstances. According to the group’s […]

Sanna Manjang’s court martial to go ahead despite jurisdiction challenge
Gambia News16 October 2026

Sanna Manjang’s Court Martial To Go Ahead Despite Jurisdiction Challenge

Presiding judge Justice Omar Cham ruled on Tuesday that the court martial has jurisdiction to try alleged former Jungler Lt Col Sanna Manjang for desertion, dismissing the defence claims that Manjang is no longer a soldier. Manjang is accused of deserting his duty post at the State Guards Battalion in Banjul on or about January […]