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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…
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…
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,…
Gambia, Senegal Launch Joint Operation Leading to Arrest of Fugitive Jungler Sanna Manjang
The Government of The Gambia has announced the arrest of Sanna Manjang, a former member of the notorious Junglers squad, who has long been implicated in grave human rights violations committed under the administration of former President Yahya Jammeh. According…