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  • Tambedou dominates 3000m final as relays and high jump light up Inter-School Athletics

    Tambedou dominates 3000m final as relays and high jump light up Inter-School Athletics

    Mariama Tambedou delivered one of the standout performances of the day at The Gambia Secondary Schools Sports Association National Inter-School Athletics Competition, storming to gold in the 3000m Girls final with a commanding display of endurance. The Gunjur athlete controlled the race throughout, her stamina unmatched as she pulled away[Read More…]

  • “Demba Sabally is a clown” — Yankuba Darboe hits back in bitter row

    “Demba Sabally is a clown” — Yankuba Darboe hits back in bitter row

    Demba Sabally has come under a scathing attack from Yankuba Darboe as a political war of words intensifies. Darboe lashed out while responding to Sabally’s earlier criticism about his actions during the political crisis under former president Yahya Jammeh. “Demba Sabally, the clown, who believes he had a PhD from[Read More…]

  • GFF provides D700,000 support for National School Football Qualifiers amid funding concerns

    GFF provides D700,000 support for National School Football Qualifiers amid funding concerns

    The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has provided D700,000 to the Gambia Schools Football Association (GSFA) as support for the upcoming National School Football Qualifiers, according to reports reaching this medium. The funding is expected to aid preparations and logistics for the nationwide competition, which brings together school teams from across[Read More…]

  • “He ran away when it mattered” — Demba Sabally hits back at Yankuba Darboe over ‘someone must die’ remarks

    “He ran away when it mattered” — Demba Sabally hits back at Yankuba Darboe over ‘someone must die’ remarks

    Demba Sabally has criticised Yankuba Darboe over comments suggesting that sacrifice is needed for peace in the country, accusing him of lacking credibility. Sabally said he was reacting to remarks attributed to Darboe in which he reportedly stated that “someone has to die” for the country to achieve peace. “I[Read More…]

  • “Government mismanaged over $1 billion” — Neneh Cheyasine Kebe alleges lack of accountability under Barrow administration

    “Government mismanaged over $1 billion” — Neneh Cheyasine Kebe alleges lack of accountability under Barrow administration

    Neneh Cheyasine Kebe, Vice President of the PPP Golden Era Party Alliance, has alleged that the government has mismanaged over $1 billion in public funds, calling for urgent accountability and transparency in the handling of state resources. She made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Gambiana at her residence[Read More…]

News

Belgian journalists tour The Gambia to showcase tourism

Belgian journalists tour The Gambia to showcase tourism

March 25, 2026 — 0 comments

A group of Belgian journalists is exploring The Gambia this week as part of an educational tour organized by the Gambia Tourism Board and its partners. The visiting media team represents publications with a combined circulation of over 1.4 million and reaches an estimated 2 million readers across print and[Read More…]

  • Stoppage time equaliser denies Bombada victory in 2-2 draw with Falcons

    Stoppage time equaliser denies Bombada victory in 2-2 draw with Falcons

    March 16, 2026 — 0 comments
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    Jollof News Editor charged with “common assault” after accused of taking courtroom photo

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  • NAWEC rolls out smart water meters to improve service delivery

    NAWEC rolls out smart water meters to improve service delivery

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  • D466m missing from Jammeh asset sales, Parliamentary Inquiry finds

    D466m missing from Jammeh asset sales, Parliamentary Inquiry finds

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When Dialogue Prevails: GPU’s maturity offers The Gambia a path toward media consensus

When Dialogue Prevails: GPU’s maturity offers The Gambia a path toward media consensus

April 21, 2026 — 0 comments

In a moment that could have deepened division within the media sector, the Gambia Press Union (GPU) and its partners chose dialogue over confrontation. Meeting with media associations, civil society actors, and legal stakeholders, the GPU agreed to a consensus‑building process on the proposed 2026 media regulations. With the Gambia[Read More…]

  • Why seeking a third term could be President Adama Barrow’s worst political decision

    Why seeking a third term could be President Adama Barrow’s worst political decision

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  • Opinion | Justice for Haruna Jatta: The silence that betrays “Never Again”

    Opinion | Justice for Haruna Jatta: The silence that betrays “Never Again”

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  • When common sense must prevail: A national call for peace, dialogue, and institutional maturity in the GPU–government standoff

    When common sense must prevail: A national call for peace, dialogue, and institutional maturity in the GPU–government standoff

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Opinion: Essa Faal’s comment on UTG graduates’ English skills is not entirely wrong

Opinion: Essa Faal’s comment on UTG graduates’ English skills is not entirely wrong

August 18, 2025 — 0 comments

Essa Faal is not entirely wrong. If you look at the grammar in most of the responses, one can only pity them. English has never been the strong side for many Gambians, and this stems mainly from the poor quality of teachers we have in our schools. Most of them[Read More…]

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    June 26, 2025 — 0 comments
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    Letter to the Editor: The attraction spray for women to hypnotise men

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    Eulogy to two cherished members of our journalistic community

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Africa

AU fails to back Macky Sall’s UN Secretary General bid after member states object

AU fails to back Macky Sall’s UN Secretary General bid after member states object

March 28, 2026 — 0 comments

The African Union Commission has failed to endorse the candidacy of former Senegalese President Macky Sall for the position of United Nations Secretary-General after several member states objected. In an official communication, the Commission confirmed that at least 20 African Union member states broke the “silence procedure” required to approve[Read More…]

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    Kenya to roll out groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug in March

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    Kenyan couples warned against ‘cash bouquets’ this Valentine’s

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Culture

Sona Jobarteh packs Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with sold-out show

Sona Jobarteh packs Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with sold-out show

April 12, 2026 — 0 comments

More than 2,100 fans are set to attend tonight’s sold-out concert by Gambian kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh at the prestigious Elbphilharmonie Hamburg in Hamburg. The performance, taking place on the venue’s 18th floor, underscores Jobarteh’s rising global profile, as audiences continue to embrace her unique fusion of traditional Manding music[Read More…]

  • Attack Gaye boasts he ‘controls Gambian music’ as he warns Dada ahead of big clash

    Attack Gaye boasts he ‘controls Gambian music’ as he warns Dada ahead of big clash

    April 10, 2026 — 0 comments
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    All eyes on Saturday as Hussain Dada and Attack set for explosive rap clash

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  • On this Day in 1965: The Gambia’s Independence

    On this Day in 1965: The Gambia’s Independence

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    The Gambia’s History – A Timeline

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Sport

Tambedou dominates 3000m final as relays and high jump light up Inter-School Athletics

Tambedou dominates 3000m final as relays and high jump light up Inter-School Athletics

April 23, 2026 — 0 comments

Mariama Tambedou delivered one of the standout performances of the day at The Gambia Secondary Schools Sports Association National Inter-School Athletics Competition, storming to gold in the 3000m Girls final with a commanding display of endurance. The Gunjur athlete controlled the race throughout, her stamina unmatched as she pulled away[Read More…]

  • GFF provides D700,000 support for National School Football Qualifiers amid funding concerns

    GFF provides D700,000 support for National School Football Qualifiers amid funding concerns

    April 23, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Tambedou continues scoring streak as Levadia beat Tammeka 2-1

    Tambedou continues scoring streak as Levadia beat Tammeka 2-1

    April 23, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Ministry of Youth and Sports, QCell and GTU CCU inject D1M into GSSSA Championship

    Ministry of Youth and Sports, QCell and GTU CCU inject D1M into GSSSA Championship

    April 22, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Schools threaten boycott as feeding scrapped for Inter-Schools Athletics finals

    Schools threaten boycott as feeding scrapped for Inter-Schools Athletics finals

    April 21, 2026 — 0 comments

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Gambiana Spotlight: Neneh Cheyasine Kebe

Gambiana Spotlight: Neneh Cheyasine Kebe

April 20, 2026 — 0 comments

In our second Gambiana Spotlight interview, chief reporter Adama Makasuba sits down with politician and philanthropist Neneh Cheyasine Kebe, who is seeking the country’s vice-presidential seat. In the exclusive interview, she sets out why she believes Gambians should give her and her PPP–Golden Era movement the mandate to govern in[Read More…]

  • The moment fugitive Jungler Sanna Manjang handed over to Gambian security forces

    The moment fugitive Jungler Sanna Manjang handed over to Gambian security forces

    December 2, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia U-17 vs Somalia U-17: Full match highlights

    Gambia U-17 vs Somalia U-17: Full match highlights

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  • CCTV captures terrifying moment raiders held up Access bank

    CCTV captures terrifying moment raiders held up Access bank

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    Sadio Mane set to complete Bayern Munich move

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Business

Standard Chartered records $5.4m loss on Gambia exit

Standard Chartered records $5.4m loss on Gambia exit

February 27, 2026 — 0 comments

Standard Chartered recorded a $5.4m loss on the sale of its Gambian subsidiary as part of its withdrawal from several African markets, according to the bank’s 2025 financial results. The divestment formed part of an agreement under which Nigeria’s Access Bank acquired Standard Chartered’s operations in The Gambia and other[Read More…]

  • Gambia Central Bank

    Inflation falls to 6.4% as Central Bank signals price stability within reach

    February 26, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Senegalese entrepreneur Thione Nyang backs leadership-driven reforms, highlights investment potential in The Gambia

    Senegalese entrepreneur Thione Nyang backs leadership-driven reforms, highlights investment potential in The Gambia

    January 25, 2026 — 0 comments
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    Forex bureau association urges government to boost security nationwide

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