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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gunfire, Closed Borders as Bissau Falls Under Military Control
By Bruno Ramirez Heavy gunfire echoed across Bissau early Wednesday as soldiers seized key streets and surrounded government buildings, marking the country’s latest descent into military rule. Residents awoke to armed patrols, blocked roads and an uneasy silence blanketing the…
Political Shockwave: Gambia Hosts Cameroonian Opposition Figure After Tense Elections
The Gambia has confirmed that Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary is being hosted in the country after arriving on 7 November 2025, following weeks of political unrest in Cameroon. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Information, Media…
Barrow Pledges Inclusive Growth, Accountability as 2025 Nationwide Tour Kicks Off
President Adama Barrow has vowed to deliver inclusive development and strengthen government accountability as he embarks on his 2025 nationwide “Meet-the-People” tour, which began on Monday, November 10. The three-week engagement, covering all regions of The Gambia, aims to bring…