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Editorial
Gambiana Editorial: Enforcing rental laws to protect vulnerable tenants
January 1, 2025
The tenant-landlord crisis in The Gambia has become a
Gambiana Editorial: The debate over lavish spending and social responsibility in The Gambia
December 29, 2024
The recent actions of Neneh Kebe, a Gambian
Message from Gambiana’s founder and managing editor
December 29, 2023
Today (29 December) we celebrate our fifth
Happy Birthday Gambiana!
December 29, 2022
Today we celebrate our fourth anniversary. Four years
Message from Gambiana’s founder and managing editor
December 29, 2021
Today (29 December) we celebrate our third
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News
Court sentences Ismaila Janneh to death for Brufut fatal stabbing
The High Court has sentenced Ismaila Janneh to death after finding him guilty of murdering Alieu Jallow during a knife attack in Brufut Ghana Town in December 2023. Delivering judgment, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh ruled that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Janneh fatally stabbed Jallow in the back[Read More…]
Opinion
Opinion | The peril of populist inspiration: Why Talib Bensouda must not look to PASTEF for leadership
Every democracy eventually reaches a point to pause and reflect on its emerging leaders and what shapes their vision. For The Gambia, that moment is now. This question intensifies when a disciplined and twice-elected leader like Talib Ahmed Bensouda begins to be drawn to a political movement known for its[Read More…]
Comment
Opinion: Essa Faal’s comment on UTG graduates’ English skills is not entirely wrong
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…]
Africa
Sonko’s remarks on political funding in Touba spark debate as supporters reject claims he accused Holy City of taking ‘dirty money’
PASTEF leader Ousmane Sonko has come under intense scrutiny after comments he made about political financing in Touba during a major rally on Sunday sparked widespread debate on social media. Some critics interpreted Sonko’s remarks as suggesting that the holy city benefits from “dirty money.” However, his supporters insist that[Read More…]
Culture
Nyancho releases anti-corruption music video today
Afro-Manding star Nyancho is releasing a powerful new music video today, 4 July, using his latest project to challenge corruption and encourage Gambians to speak out against what he describes as a growing culture of silence. The singer said the song was inspired by the daily struggles of ordinary people[Read More…]
Sport
TMT FC survive as Elite United’s promotion dream ends in dramatic playoff final
TMT FC secured their Gambia Football Federation First Division status after edging Elite United 1-0 in a dramatic Promotion/Relegation Playoff final. After a tense first half, Elite United were reduced to ten men in the 58th minute when Hatim Barry was shown a straight red card, handing TMT FC a[Read More…]
Video
Gambiana Spotlight: Neneh Cheyasine Kebe
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…]
Business
Dangote to invest $2bn in Gambia with solar plant and fuel storage project
Africa’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has pledged to invest US$2 billion in The Gambia in what the government describes as one of the country’s biggest private sector investment commitments. The announcement followed a meeting between President Adama Barrow and the President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group at the[Read More…]
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