US State Department and Liberia sign $124 million MOU, first in West Africa
PRESS RELEASE Liberia is 3rd country in Africa to sign this bilateral agreement preceded only by Kenya and Rwanda. The Government of the Republic of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
A Political Volcano in Dakar And Why Senegal’s Gathering Storm Could Shake The Gambia.
By Lt. Colonel Samsudeen Sarr (Rtd.), former Commander of The Gambia National Army While Gambians remain understandably preoccupied with our own high-stakes 2026 presidential election, we risk overlooking a political volcano erupting next door in Senegal, one whose eventual explosion…
MoYS Signs Landmark MoU with Special Olympics Gambia to Strengthen Inclusive Sports
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) sealed a historic partnership with Special Olympics Gambia on Monday during a signing ceremony held at the Ministry’s office in Banjul. Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, together with the…
The Gambia government to raise tobacco and gambling taxes in 2026
By Adama Njie The Gambian government is set to increase taxes on tobacco products and gambling winnings as part of its 2026 revenue plans, Finance Minister Seedy Keita has announced. Presenting the 2026 budget before the National Assembly, Mr Keita…
Beakanyang Inter- Community Dialogue on SGBV/FGM : ED Jawneh urges communities to end human rights violations.
By: Modou Touray Beakanyang Executive Director, Mr Nfamara Jawneh, calls for an end to human rights violations, notably Sexual & Gender-Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. He was speaking at the start of their Inter-Community Dialogues on SGBV/FGM recently at…
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…