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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…
African Leaders Chart New Course for Economic Growth Through Investment, Innovation and Inclusion
As global economic uncertainty deepens, African leaders meeting in Banjul call for bold reforms, stronger partnerships and homegrown solutions to unlock the continent’s vast economic potential. By Pa Modou Cham BANJUL, The Gambia — African leaders have called for a…
UNITE Officially Registered as Political Party in The Gambia
By CTV Africa Banjul, July 1, 2026 – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially registered UNITE as a political party in The Gambia, effective 1st July 2026, in accordance with Section 106 of the Elections Act 2025. The registration…
𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚
𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐉𝐔𝐋, 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: The Government of the Republic of The Gambia’s campaign in support of the candidature of Honourable Justice Veronic Wright for election as Judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) continued in Geneva with a series of…
Ramaphosa Breaks Silence Ahead of Anti-Immigration Protests, Warns Against Violence and Vigilantism
By CTV Africa Pretoria, South Africa – As South Africa braces for nationwide anti-illegal immigration protests on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a strong warning that while citizens have the constitutional right to demonstrate, the government will not tolerate…
GALA Protests Over Electricity and Water Shortages
By CTV Africa Members of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) on Friday staged a protest at the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) headquarters, demanding urgent action to address the country’s persistent electricity and water shortages. The protesters presented a…