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Governor Saidy: Gambia’s Economy to Grow 5.8% As Tourism, Investment And Remittances Power Expansion
By Pa Modou Cham Governor of the Central Bank of the Gambia, Buah Saidy has announced a more optimistic economic outlook for The Gambia, with the Central Bank raising its forecast for economic growth in 2026 to 5.8 percent, as…
Talib Ahmed Bensouda Emerges as Coalition 2026 Flagbearer to Challenge Barrow
By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL, The Gambia — Talib Ahmed Bensouda of the United National Independent Transformation and Economic (UNITE) Party has been elected as the flagbearer of Coalition 2026, positioning him to challenge President Adama Barrow in the upcoming…
Fatou Kinteh Praises Barrow, Says Gambian Women Are Ready to Campaign for His Re-Election
By Omar Cham (On Presidential Tour) SALIKENI, The Gambia — Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh, has praised President Adama Barrow for what she described as his administration’s development agenda, while assuring him of the continued…
Chief of Jokadou Raises Concern Over Resale of Subsidized Fertilizer to Senegal
By Omar Cham KUNTAYA, The Gambia — The Chief of Jokadou, Alhaji Alpha Mairam Khan, has raised concerns over the alleged resale of government-subsidized fertilizer by some Gambian farmers to neighbouring Senegal, warning that the practice could be contributing to…
Border Tensions: Hon. Almami Gibba Calls for Action as Gambia, Senegal Respond to Bullock Military Camp Incident
By CTV Africa Banjul, The Gambia – National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala, Hon. Almami Gibba, has called on the Government of The Gambia to urgently address the reported demolition of part of the perimeter fence at the Bullock Military…
Billions for NAWEC, Darkness for Gambians: Inside the D2.6 Billion Bailout That Didn’t End the Blackouts
By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL – As thousands of Gambians endured recurring power cuts, prolonged water shortages and rising business losses throughout 2025, the government quietly poured more than D2.59 billion into the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) in…
Corruption Still Rife Across Africa, ICPC Chief Warns as 80% Say Graft Is Widespread
By Ousainou Manneh Abuja, Nigeria – Corruption remains deeply entrenched across Africa, with eight in every 10 citizens believing it occurs “always” or “often,” according to a new study cited by the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
Blood on the Highway — The Deadly Road Safety Crisis Claiming Lives Across Gambia
By Pa Modou Cham The growing number of fatal road accidents across The Gambia has once again thrust road safety into the national spotlight, with authorities, transport operators and industry stakeholders warning that unless urgent reforms are implemented, more lives…
IMF Approves $22.5 Million for The Gambia, Urges Fiscal Discipline Amid Global Uncertainty
By CTV Africa BANJUL — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an immediate disbursement of US$22.51 million to The Gambia after completing the fifth review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and the second review of its…