UDP Distances Itself from Viral Audio, Condemns “Deeply Offensive” Attack on President Barrow
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has moved swiftly to distance itself from a viral audio recording circulating on social media, in which a man claiming to be a Gambian resident in France is heard making inflammatory and disrespectful remarks about…
Outrage as VP Accused of “Mocking” Teachers Over Pay Claims
A storm of criticism has erupted against Vice President Muhammed B. S. Jallow following remarks suggesting that teachers earn more than members of the National Assembly of The Gambia, a claim many have described as “detached from reality” and deeply…
Faye Unveils Bold Military Shift, Sends Strong Message of Unity at Senegal’s Independence Parade
By Pa Modou Cham President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye delivered a powerful and symbolic address during Senegal’s 66th Independence Day celebrations, signaling a major shift in national policy while reinforcing regional alliances and national unity. Speaking after a grand military…
Movement Condemns Alleged Presidential Remarks on Bojang Siblings, Warns of Threat to Rule of Law
A civil society movement, Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), has strongly condemned recent statements attributed to President Adama Barrow regarding Ousinou Bojang and Amie Bojang, describing them as a threat to justice and due process. In a statement issued yesterday,…
Opinion: The Bojang Protests and the Test of Justice in The Gambia
The recent protests surrounding the acquittal and discharge of Ousainou Bojang have exposed more than public anger, they have revealed a deep national tension over justice, trust in institutions, and the limits of state power. At the heart of the…
GALA Warns of Nationwide Protests Over Alleged Plan to Arrest Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe
The Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA) has issued a strong warning over what it describes as credible information suggesting plans by the state to arrest prominent legal practitioner Lamin J. Darboe. In a statement released to the public, GALA described…
Global Economy Under Strain as U.S.–Israel War with Iran Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Surge
The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is triggering a growing global economic crisis, with rising fuel prices, disrupted trade routes, and increasing pressure on vulnerable economies, including those across Africa. Global oil markets have been among…
U.S.–Israel War with Iran Escalates as Region Braces for Wider Conflict
The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has intensified, with fresh military confrontations, rising civilian concerns, and growing fears of a broader regional war. Reports from multiple international media outlets indicate that a U.S. fighter jet was recently…
Ceesay Appointed New Trade Minister as President Announces Key Cabinet, Senior Public Service Changes
The Office of the President has announced a series of high-level appointments, headlined by the appointment of Honourable Mod K. Ceesay as the new Minister for Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, effective 2nd December 2025. The decision was made by…