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Senegal calls for return to constitutional order in Bissau

Gambia News12 October 2026

Senegal Calls For Return To Constitutional Order In Bissau

The Senegalese government has issued a formal call urging Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities to initiate an inclusive dialogue with national political and social leaders amidst growing technical, legal, and institutional challenges that threaten the upcoming 6th December, 2026 general elections. In an official statement released Thursday, Dakar expressed concern that mounting administrative hurdles could compromise the […]

Gambia’s voter registration dispute: UDP, IEC and the search for electoral confidence

Analysis12 October 2026

Gambia’s Voter Registration Dispute: UDP, IEC And The Search For Electoral Confidence

As the 5th December 2026 presidential election approaches, a disagreement (between the UDP and the IEC) over supplementary (and by extension, the final) voter registration figures presents an important test of transparency, institutional accountability and public confidence in The Gambia’s electoral process. The credibility of an election depends not only on what happens at polling […]

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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On the rejection of the draft constitution

Opinions 15 July 2025

On The Rejection Of The Draft Constitution

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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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

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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 […]

On the rejection of the draft constitution
Opinions15 July 2025

On The Rejection Of The Draft Constitution

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 […]

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 […]

CGG, UN partners train youth parliamentarians on public accountability
News Extra12 October 2026

CGG, UN Partners Train Youth Parliamentarians On Public Accountability

The Centre for Good Governance (CGG), in partnership with United Nations agencies, has trained more than 30 members of the National Youth Parliament on access to information, transparency and public accountability. The two-day training was held under the project “Strengthening Citizen Trust and Public Accountability for Peaceful Coexistence in The Gambia”. It was implemented by […]

NEW IN-HOUSE SCHEME SAVES SSHFC D51.8M AND BUILDS GAMBIA’S FIRST INFORMAL SECTOR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Gambia News12 October 2026

New In-House Scheme Saves SSHFC D51.8m And Builds Gambia’s First Informal Sector Social Security System

In an era when public institutions rush to foreign consultants for every reform, the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation has done the opposite — and saved D51.8 million in the process. The building of an in-house digital system for its revolutionary Informal Sector Scheme, “Taye Sama”, has delivered savings that are not just financial, […]

Barrow says tribalism has no place in Gambia
Gambia News12 October 2026

Barrow Says Tribalism Has No Place In Gambia

President Adama Barrow has called on Gambians to reject tribalism and strengthen national unity, saying ethnic differences should not stand in the way of peace and development. Speaking during the Meet the People Tour in Kerr Malima, Central River Region, Barrow urged members of his political alliance and the wider public to put aside tribal […]