Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Hails Success of Landmark Mobility Event in Riyadh
The Lord Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has described the side event titled “SHE MOVES THE FUTURE OF AFRICA: Leading Inclusive Mobility Solutions from the Ground Up in African Cities” as a resounding success, celebrating it as a defining…
Infrastructure, Energy and Roads Dominate 2026 Government Investments
Major infrastructure projects will continue to shape The Gambia’s development agenda in 2026, with Government committing billions to roads, energy and transport modernisation. Presenting the budget today at the National Assembly, Minister Seedy K.M. Keita said the state remains focused…
Gambia Unveils D52.4 Billion Budget for 2026, Prioritises Health, Education and Agriculture
The Government of The Gambia has presented a D52.4 billion national budget for 2026, centred on the theme “Improving the Well-being and Quality of Life of Gambians.” The budget, tabled by Finance Minister Seedy K.M. Keita, today at the National…
UDP Supporters March to Police Headquarters as Borry S. Touray Charged With Incitement to Violence
Tensions heightened in the capital this morning after members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) marched to the Gambia Police Force Headquarters in Banjul to show solidarity with Borry S. Touray, who was invited and later charged by police for…
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬.
Press Release The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) wishes to inform the general public, school administrators, and all stakeholders in the education sector that musicians and entertainers whose songs contain vulgar, indecent, or immoral content are strictly prohibited…
Government Moves to Address Cement Shortage as Port Access Challenges Persist
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment of The Gambia has announced a series of urgent measures to address the ongoing cement shortage in the country, following operational constraints at the Port of Banjul that have slowed vessel…
ACDHRS Commemorates Women Human Rights Defenders Day, Calls for Greater Protection and Inclusion
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has joined global actors in marking Women Human Rights Defenders Day, paying tribute to the bravery and leadership of women who champion human rights across Africa. In a statement issued…
Editorial: A Troubling Power Play in Bissau
What unfolded in Guinea-Bissau this week is nothing short of a political spectacle, one that raises more questions than answers about the credibility and intentions of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and the military now claiming authority. On state media, the…
President Barrow to Inaugurate Major Expansion of UTG Faraba Banta Campus, Lays Foundation for New Medical School
The Gambia is set to mark a transformative moment in its higher education sector as President Adama Barrow prepares to inaugurate a major new phase of the University of The Gambia’s (UTG) Faraba Banta Campus. The event, scheduled for Saturday,…