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West Africa Editors Society supports GPUโs rejection of Gambian government proposal to register journalists and social media users
PRESS RELEASE Accra, April 12, 2026 – The West Africa Editors Society (WAES) has viewed with grave concerns the position taken by the Gambian authorities in proposing to register journalists and social media users, a decision that the Gambian Pressโฆ
Hon. Bah Calls for Urgent Investment in Youth, Reproductive Health at Continental Conference
Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North, has called for bold and coordinated action to harness Africaโs growing youth population, warning that the continent risks missing a โonce-in-a-generation opportunityโ if urgent investments are not madeโฆ
Immigration to Block Unauthorized Travel by Public Officials
The directive forms part of sweeping new measures introduced by the government under President Adama Barrow, ordering the immediate suspension of all non-statutory official travel across the public service. According to the Office of the President, the move is aโฆ
MoYS Launches High-Level Retreat in Kanilai to Reset Youth and Sports Agenda
The Ministry of Youth and Sports The Gambia (MoYS), with support from ActionAid International The Gambia, has commenced a four-day First Quarter Performance Review Retreat in Kanilai aimed at recalibrating its youth and sports agenda. The retreat, running from Aprilโฆ
Mayor Rohey Lowe Hosts Azerbaijani Delegation, Pushes for Stronger AfricaโMiddle East Ties
The Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has hosted a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan, describing the meeting as both a diplomatic milestone and a deeply personal moment. According to a statement shared on her official Facebook page, Mayorโฆ
Bensouda Sounds Alarm as Transport Chaos Erupts Today Over Fare Hikes
A major transport disruption unfolded today in the Greater Banjul Area as tensions between commuters and taxi drivers escalated into a standoff at Westfield Garage over sudden fare increases. Passengers reportedly refused to pay the new fares, while drivers declinedโฆ
NAWEC Reveals Power Deficit, Urges Nationwide Energy Conservation
The National Water and Electricity Company has disclosed a significant electricity shortfall, revealing that current national demand far exceeds available supply, forcing authorities to cut power to stabilize the grid. At a press briefing, officials announced that the country isโฆ
NAWEC Warns of Prolonged Blackouts as Power Crisis Deepens
The Managing Director of National Water and Electricity Company, Mr. Gallo Saidy, has issued a stark warning that ongoing load shedding across the country could persist for the long term, as The Gambia grapples with a worsening electricity crisis. Speakingโฆ
VP Backtracks, Apologizes After National Uproar Over Teacher Pay Remarks
The Office of Vice President Muhammed B. S. Jallow has issued a clarification and apology following widespread backlash over controversial comments on teachersโ salaries made during a session of the National Assembly of The Gambia. In a statement released onโฆ