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Mayor Rohey Lowe Hosts Azerbaijani Delegation, Pushes for Stronger Africa–Middle East Ties
The Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has hosted a high-level delegation from Azerbaijan, describing the meeting as both a diplomatic milestone and a deeply personal moment. According to a statement shared on her official Facebook page, Mayor…
Bensouda Sounds Alarm as Transport Chaos Erupts Today Over Fare Hikes
A major transport disruption unfolded today in the Greater Banjul Area as tensions between commuters and taxi drivers escalated into a standoff at Westfield Garage over sudden fare increases. Passengers reportedly refused to pay the new fares, while drivers declined…
NAWEC Warns of Prolonged Blackouts as Power Crisis Deepens
The Managing Director of National Water and Electricity Company, Mr. Gallo Saidy, has issued a stark warning that ongoing load shedding across the country could persist for the long term, as The Gambia grapples with a worsening electricity crisis. Speaking…
VP Backtracks, Apologizes After National Uproar Over Teacher Pay Remarks
The Office of Vice President Muhammed B. S. Jallow has issued a clarification and apology following widespread backlash over controversial comments on teachers’ salaries made during a session of the National Assembly of The Gambia. In a statement released on…
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…
Escalating Tensions In The Gunjur–Berending Land Dispute: A Call For Calm And Urgent Government Intervention
PRESS RELEASE The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia) expresses deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions between the neighboring communities of Gunjur and Berending in the Kombo South District, West Coast Region. The long-standing land dispute has…
Faye Unveils Bold Military Shift, Sends Strong Message of Unity at Senegal’s Independence Parade
By Pa Modou Cham President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye delivered a powerful and symbolic address during Senegal’s 66th Independence Day celebrations, signaling a major shift in national policy while reinforcing regional alliances and national unity. Speaking after a grand military…
Movement Condemns Alleged Presidential Remarks on Bojang Siblings, Warns of Threat to Rule of Law
A civil society movement, Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), has strongly condemned recent statements attributed to President Adama Barrow regarding Ousinou Bojang and Amie Bojang, describing them as a threat to justice and due process. In a statement issued yesterday,…
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…