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GRTS Journalist Resigns, Cites Political Pressure and Forced Redeployment
By CTV Africa A journalist with the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), Omar P. Jallow, has resigned from his position, alleging that his recent redeployment from the Office of the Vice President was politically motivated and influenced by events…
IEC Warning Sparks Tension as United Movement for Change Pushes Ahead with Congress Plans
Tensions are rising in The Gambia’s political landscape after the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) issued a warning to movements intending to hold congresses or nominate candidates without full legal status. The development comes in the wake of plans by the…
Citizens Coalition for Change Calls for Unity and People-Led Reform
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting justice, accountability, and national development, positioning itself as a people-driven platform focused on advancing democratic values. In a press statement released to the media, the group emphasized its…
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…