Political Shockwave: Gambia Hosts Cameroonian Opposition Figure After Tense Elections
The Gambia has confirmed that Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary is being hosted in the country after arriving on 7 November 2025, following weeks of political unrest in Cameroon. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Media…
Editorial: Africa at the Frontline of Climate Change
Africa stands today at the frontline of the global climate crisis, confronting a reality it contributed the least to, yet suffers from the most. Across the continent, climate change is no longer a distant threat but a daily experience reshaping…
Banjul North Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Budget Priorities During 2026 Debate
By Pa Modou Cham The National Assembly of The Gambia yesterday witnessed a tense intervention from the Member for Banjul North, Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, as lawmakers continued debating the 2026 national budget. Hon. Bah expressed concern over what…
Hakimi Crowned 2025 African Footballer of the Year
Moroccan international and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender Achraf Hakimi has been named the 2025 African Footballer of the Year, becoming the first defender in more than five decades to win the continent’s most prestigious individual football award. Hakimi received the…
Banjul, Nanning Strengthen Historic Ties as Mayor Lowe Secures New Development Support
The long-standing partnership between the cities of Banjul and Nanning reached another milestone as Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe met with her counterpart, Mayor Hou Gang, in a ceremony marking renewed cooperation and the inauguration of key projects. During the…
Brazil Ends Senegal’s Run with 2–0 Win in Fiery Friendly at Emirates
By Pa Modou Cham Brazil defeated Senegal 2–0 in an intense international friendly played on Saturday at London’s Emirates Stadium, ending the Teranga Lions’ recent unbeaten run. The South American side dominated the opening half, with Estêvão putting Brazil ahead…
Banjul North NAM Condemns Killing of Crocodile Presented as Gift to President
The Office of the National Assembly Member for Banjul North has issued a strong condemnation following the killing of a crocodile that was presented as a gift to President Adama Barrow. The incident, which has sparked public concern, was described…
GPU Empowers Journalists to Promote Ethical Reporting, Social Cohesion
By Abdourahman Jallow The Gambia Press Union (GPU) recently concluded a two-day intensive capacity-building workshop held on the 11th and 12th of November 2025, aimed at strengthening ethical journalism and promoting peace through responsible media practices. The training brought together…
AU, UN Reaffirm Partnership for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. António Guterres, today co-chaired the Ninth African Union–United Nations Annual Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The two…