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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 a…
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 April…
Mayor Rohey Lowe Hosts Azerbaijani Delegation, Pushes for Stronger Africa–Middle 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, Mayor…
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 declined…
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 is…
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. Speaking…
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 teachers’ salaries made during a session of the National Assembly of The Gambia. In a statement released on…
Citizens Coalition for Change Calls for Unity and People-Led Reform
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting justice, accountability, and national development, positioning itself as a people-driven platform focused on advancing democratic values. In a press statement released to the media, the group emphasized its…
Escalating Tensions In The Gunjur–Berending Land Dispute: A Call For Calm And Urgent Government Intervention
PRESS RELEASE The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia) expresses deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions between the neighboring communities of Gunjur and Berending in the Kombo South District, West Coast Region. The long-standing land dispute has…