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Dr Ismaila Ceesay Hails Decade of Media Excellence at GPU Journalism Awards
By Staff Reporter The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr Ismaila Ceesay, has praised the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for its role in strengthening the country’s democratic space as the Union marked the 10th edition of its National…
QNET launches media campaign in Gambia to counter fraud and brand misuse
By Staff Reporter QNET has launched a media outreach campaign in The Gambia aimed at addressing what it describes as widespread misinformation and fraudulent schemes carried out in its name across West Africa. Speaking at a workshop for journalists at…
Attempted Coup in Benin Foiled by Loyalist Forces
On 7 December 2025, security forces in Benin successfully quashed a coup attempt after a small group of soldiers briefly seized control of the state broadcaster and declared the government dissolved. The rebel group, calling itself the Military Committee for…
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…
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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…