FEATURE STORY
TRENDING NEWS
Switzerland Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as Credible Solution to Sahara Dispute
Switzerland has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a basis for resolving the dispute over the Sahara, according…
LEGAL MATTERS
Man Facing Assault Charges Remanded at Mile 2
By: Isatou Sarr A resident of Lamin accused of inflicting serious injuries on a man with a cutlass has been…
SPORTS NEWS
Ibrahim Diallo leads GFF League One scoring chart with eight goals
By: Madi Senghore Ibrahim Diallo has emerged as the leading scorer in the GFF League One, topping the goal-scoring chart…
HEALTH NEWS
Gambia Reports 46% Drop in Malaria Cases Ahead of World Malaria Day 2026
By Yunus S Saliu The Gambia has recorded a 46 per cent decline in malaria cases between 2024 and 2025,…
UTG’s 22nd Medical Cohort Don White Coats, Begin Hospital Rotations
At least 69 medical students of the University of The Gambia (UTG) were formally inducted into clinical training over the…
World Health Day 2026: Gambia Urges Science-Based Health Progress
By Yunus S. Saliu The Minister of Health, Dr. Lamin Samateh, has called on Gambians to embrace science and strengthen…
HuGAA promotes genetics literacy with World Human Genetics Day celebration in The Gambia
By Yunus S. Saliu The Human Genetics Awareness Association (HuGAA) on Monday convened stakeholders at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara…
EDITORIAL
IEC’s Voter Registration Progress Signals Strengths—and Persistent Risks
The Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) announcement that 41,565 applicants were registered in the first week of the 2026 Supplementary Voter…
Safeguarding Electoral Integrity Begins at the Registration Stage
The concerns raised by the People’s Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) regarding alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter…
Broken Promises: GPA Workers Challenge Alport Over Conditions of Service
The unfolding dispute between employees of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) and Alport Banjul Limited is a test case for…
Justice Must Follow the Truth in Omar Badjie’s Death
The release of the coroner’s report into the death of Omar Badjie marks an important moment for accountability in The…
OPINION
The Political Chameleon: A pathology of democratic transitions
By Baba Galleh Jallow, former Executive Secretary, TRRC Ending a dictatorship, however difficult, is the easy part of transitioning from…
Registration and Licensing of Journalists in a democratic society is illegal
By Pa Louis Thomasi “The Pen is mightier than the Sword”. It is evident the world over that governments with…
HOW TO BECOME A SUPPLIER OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO GOVERNMENT?
Understanding Procurement With Hamat B. Bah In today’s article we intend to give more guidance on the different steps to follow…
What If We Stop Performing the Lie?
The Architecture of Predation in The Gambia By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) In December, I…
ENTERTAINMENT
HUMAN RIGHTS
First Ladies Adopt Banjul Declaration On Zero Tolerance For GBV
By:Haddy Touray First Ladies meeting here in Banjul Friday adopted a declaration on “Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence” (GBV), as…
Rights Group Slams Proposed Media Regulations in The Gambia
Gambian rights group has strongly opposed government’s proposed media regulatory instruments warning that they pose serious threat to press freedom…
EFSCRJ Demands Accountability Following Withdrawal of Motion Against Bojang Siblings
By Haddy Touray The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) has noted that the Ministry of Justice…
Rights Group Hails Bojangs’ Acquittal, Calls for Accountability and Reparations
By: Fatou Krubally The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) has welcomed the acquittal of Ousainou Bojang…
TOURISM
GTBoard Tours Tourism Sites, Flags Land-Use and Environmental Challenges in Coastal Areas
By Yunus S Saliu The Governing Body of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) on Tuesday conducted a familiarisation tour…
Cruise Ship Oceania Sirena Docks in Banjul as Gambia Eyes Growth in Cruise Tourism
By Yunus S Saliu The cruise ship Oceania Sirena on Wednesday docked at the Banjul Seaport, marking another step in…
Gambia Tourism Board Signs MOU with Red Dolphins to Boost Lifeguard Services
By Yunus S Saliu The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Red…
Neos Air Launches Direct Italy–Gambia Flight, Boosting Tourism Links
By: Yunus S Saliu Gambian authorities and tourism stakeholders on Wednesday welcomed the Italian leisure airline, Neos Air, as it…
