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Bafuloto Residents Lament Poor Road Conditions
By Modou Touray Residents of Bafuloto, Brikama North District, West Coast Region, have expressed deep frustration over the poor condition of the road connecting their community to nearby markets and essential service Centres. Speaking to this Medium, community members said…
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)…
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…
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…