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OPPOSITION AGREES ONCANDIDATE-LED MODEL

By Tabora Bojang The ongoing opposition talks to select a single candidate have entered the crucial stages with the Taskforce Mediation Committee, the body overseeing the coalition building talks announcing it has reached consensus to establish the coalition as a candidate-led model at its latest strategic session on Saturday 20 June. According to the committee, 7 registered...

OPPOSITION AGREES ONCANDIDATE-LED MODEL

By Tabora Bojang The ongoing opposition talks to select a single candidate have entered the crucial stages with the Taskforce Mediation Committee, the body overseeing...

UDP accuses Barrow of ‘politics of personal attacks’  

By Arret Jatta Saikou Camara, the opposition United Democratic Party's Administrative Secretary for Media and Communications, has accused President Adama Barrow of introducing what he described as a “very nasty style of politics” in The...

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GFA calls for decisive action in Gambian agriculture

Press release  Agriculture remains the lifeblood of the Gambian economy, contributing approximately 20% of GDP, nearly 40% of net exports, and supporting the livelihoods of...

Ex-VP Touray returns to politics

By Tabora Bojang Dr Isatou Touray, the former vice president, has announced she is making a political comeback. Touray quit politics and resumed her role...

NPP Mariama Kunda chairman defects to UDP

By Aminata Kuyateh Mbemba Sanneh, the National People's Party (NPP) chairman in Mariama Kunda, on Friday officially joined the United Democratic Party (UDP) alongside several...

NPP wants Barrow to go for ten terms – Demba Sabally

By Arret Jatta Agriculture Minister and First Deputy Leader of the National People's Party (NPP), Demba Sabally, has declared that supporters of President Adama Barrow...

7 killed in car crash

The Gambia Police Force has reported a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at about 05:40hrs on Saturday, June 21, 2026, at YBK in...

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MINTEH HINTS AT PLAYERS’ STRIKE OVER STADIUM DEBACLE

With The  Gambia heading to a crowded and intense Afcon qualifiers  beginning  this September , a dark cloud has risen over the horizon  over the country's football with international  star Yankuba Minteh declaring that...

MINTEH HINTS AT PLAYERS’ STRIKE OVER STADIUM DEBACLE

With The  Gambia heading to a crowded and intense Afcon qualifiers  beginning  this September , a dark cloud has risen over the horizon  over...

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Sahel’s security paradox: More coups or less stability

Dear Editor,Is Niger becoming the latest epicentre of the extremist quagmire engulfing the Sahel, or does the attack on Niamey's international airport signal a broader deterioration of security across West Africa? Those questions resurfaced...

MINTEH HINTS AT PLAYERS’ STRIKE OVER STADIUM DEBACLE

With The  Gambia heading to a crowded and intense Afcon qualifiers  beginning  this September , a dark cloud has risen over the horizon  over...

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Sahel’s security paradox: More coups or less stability

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Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of...

On Monday morning, Keir Starmer emerged into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by...

MINTEH HINTS AT PLAYERS’ STRIKE OVER STADIUM DEBACLE

With The  Gambia heading to a crowded and intense Afcon qualifiers  beginning  this September...

Gov’t inaugurates OJ Memorial mini-stadium

President Barrow on Sunday presided over the opening of a new mini stadium at...

Why love, healing, and compatibility matter in African marriages

By Dr Mimi Fatou Ceesay Many African marriages are built on tradition, culture, and family...

NHRC dialogue on the electricity crisis raises serious questions

By Madi Jobarteh The National Human Rights Commission has just issued a statement indicating that...

Why Ousainu Darboe should lead any opposition coalition in The Gambia

By Yankuba Sisawo As The Gambia approaches the crucial presidential election of 5 December 2026,...

Abdou Mbow appointed to head the APR coordination

Leaders and activists of the Alliance for the Republic (APR) in Thiès have chosen...

Unions threaten protest over new labour laws

As business starts to review the new Labour and Social Security laws the major...

Thiès man gets 2 months for attempted theft

According to the evidence presented at the hearing, a defendant A Djiba is accused...

Man accused of 22 million FCFA fraud dressed like woman to...

The events took place in Tivaouane Peulh, a suburb of Dakar. Thinking he could evade...

Guy Marius Sagna calls for an end to violence between Africans...

MP Guy Marius Sagna calls for solidarity among Africans following their national teams' defeats...

OPPOSITION AGREES ONCANDIDATE-LED MODEL

By Tabora Bojang The ongoing opposition talks to select a single candidate have entered the...

Man gets life for attacking wife with cutlass

By Arret Jatta The High Court in Banjul yesterday sentenced one Yugo Sowe to life...

Health minister defends increment in service charges 

By Arret Jatta Health Minister Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh has defended recent increases in health...

Battered man dumped in Brikama forest was attacked in car

By Olimatou Coker The severely beaten 39-year old man identified as Abdou Sowe, from Senegal,...

UDP accuses Barrow of ‘politics of personal attacks’  

By Arret Jatta Saikou Camara, the opposition United Democratic Party's Administrative Secretary for Media and...

GFD, NACPWD demand stronger protection and inclusion for persons with albinism

The Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) and the National Advisory Council for Persons...

Stakeholders convene first 2026 NAFF meeting to strengthen food fortification efforts

By Olimatou Coker Key stakeholders on Thursday convened the first 2026 quarterly meeting of the...

18% of Gambian children stunted amid poor hygiene Conditions – Unicef

By Olimatou Coker UNICEF has revealed that 18% of children in The Gambia are affected...

Sahel’s security paradox: More coups or less stability

Dear Editor,Is Niger becoming the latest epicentre of the extremist quagmire engulfing the Sahel, or does the attack on Niamey's international airport signal a...

NHRC dialogue on the electricity crisis raises serious questions

By Madi Jobarteh The National Human Rights Commission has just...

Why Ousainu Darboe should lead any opposition coalition in The Gambia

By Yankuba Sisawo As The Gambia approaches the crucial presidential...

Abdou Mbow appointed to head the APR coordination

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Unions threaten protest over new labour laws

As business starts to review the new Labour and...

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By Omar Bah The Gambia government has published its white...

Gambian arrested in Italy for abusing family

Following an emergency call, the staff of the Commissariat...

Barrow Says He Is A Mandinka

By Omar Bah President Adama Barrow has strongly dismissed claims...
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