FEATURE STORY
TRENDING NEWS
Three Stand Accused of Shop Breaking, Stealing Granted bail
By: Isatou Sarr The Brikama Magistrates’ Court on Monday granted bail to three accused persons, including a minor in a…
LEGAL MATTERS
Former Lands Minister’s Trial Delayed as State Seeks Fresh Instructions
By: Cecilia E.L Mendy Proceedings in the trial of former Lands Minister Abba Sanyang and six others were on Monday…
SPORTS NEWS
Late drama, shock wins mark NBRFA Division Three Matchweek Seven
By: Madi Senghore Matchweek Seven of the North Bank Region Football Association (NBRFA) 2025/26 Third Division League produced dramatic results…
HEALTH NEWS
MOH, partners launch Africa Vaccination Week 2026
By Yunus S. Saliu The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with development partners, on Friday launched Africa Vaccination Week 2026…
WHO Warns Malaria Gains in The Gambia Remain Fragile Despite Progress
By: Isatou Sarr The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended The Gambia for significant progress in the fight against malaria,…
AMMREN Calls for Stronger Action, Partnerships to Eliminate Malaria in Africa
By Yunus S Saliu The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) on Saturday called for renewed commitment, stronger partnerships…
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,…
EDITORIAL
Brikama Market Voices Reflect Economic Strain and Growing Political Expectations Ahead of Elections
As the country moves closer to the next general election, conversations at Brikama Market are increasingly shaped by the realities…
Political Defections and the Politics of Development in Kiang West
The recent defection of 147 United Democratic Party (UDP) supporters to the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in Kiang West…
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…
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
Gambia Tourism London Office Closes Following Reorganization
By Yunus S Saliu The Gambia High Commission in London on Friday bid farewell to Adama Njie and other staff…
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…
