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    Central Bank governor says Gambian economy remains resilient despite global economic pressures

    Central Bank governor, Buah Saidy has said the Gambian economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite growing global economic uncertainty and rising inflationary pressures. Addressing journalists after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Banjul, Governor Saidy highlighted tourism, construction, trade and digital financial services as major sectors sustaining economic growth in[Read More…]

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    Buah Saidy warns global conflicts fueling rising inflation in The Gambia

    Buah Saidy, governor of Central Bank of The Gambia, has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions and rising global energy prices are increasing inflationary pressures in The Gambia, as the Central Bank moved to keep the Monetary Policy Rate at 14 percent. Speaking at the Central Bank headquarters in Banjul following[Read More…]

  • GEA condemns Gambia’s abstention at UN climate vote

    GEA condemns Gambia’s abstention at UN climate vote

    The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) has criticized the Government of The Gambia for abstaining from a landmark United Nations General Assembly vote endorsing the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on climate change and human rights. The environmental advocacy group described the government’s decision as “an abandonment” of vulnerable Gambians[Read More…]

  • President declares public holidays for Africa Day and Tobaski

    President declares public holidays for Africa Day and Tobaski

    The Office of the President has announced that President Adama Barrow has declared Monday, 25 May 2026, a public holiday in observance of African Liberation Day, also known as Africa Day. In a separate declaration, the President also announced Wednesday, 27 May, and Thursday, 28 May 2026, as public holidays[Read More…]

  • Health Ministry issues Ebola alert following outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda

    Health Ministry issues Ebola alert following outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda

    The Ministry of Health has urged Gambians to remain vigilant following the declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In a public health advisory issued on 21 May 2026, the ministry said the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency[Read More…]

News

Vehicle mysteriously stolen from garage despite missing key and battery

Vehicle mysteriously stolen from garage despite missing key and battery

May 19, 2026 — 0 comments

A vehicle owner has raised alarm after a vehicle was reportedly stolen from a garage under mysterious circumstances, despite the key and battery allegedly being kept separately inside a container store. According to the owner, the incident was discovered on Monday morning after the vehicle could not be found at[Read More…]

  • UMC Europe Chapter donates €3,000 to movement activities

    UMC Europe Chapter donates €3,000 to movement activities

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  • Yankuba Darboe dismisses UMC rally momentum, insists UDP remains dominant opposition force

    Yankuba Darboe dismisses UMC rally momentum, insists UDP remains dominant opposition force

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    Senegalese national arrested with suspected counterfeit US dollars at Yerobawol checkpoint

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    Tambadou demands apology from Mustapha K. Darboe over Jammeh assets report

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Opinion

The price of justice: How The Gambia’s transitional justice process enriched the system and short‑changed the victims

The price of justice: How The Gambia’s transitional justice process enriched the system and short‑changed the victims

May 20, 2026 — 0 comments

Transitional justice in The Gambia emerged from deep national pain and a wave of international optimism. It aimed to reckon with the harsh realities of Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule, a time defined by torture, disappearances, extrajudicial killings, economic exploitation, and the steady dismantling of institutions. Gambians were promised truth, justice,[Read More…]

  • UMC’s troubles begin when political passion meets electoral law

    UMC’s troubles begin when political passion meets electoral law

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  • Why Honourable Suwaibou Touray’s position on ending nominated members misses the mark

    Why Honourable Suwaibou Touray’s position on ending nominated members misses the mark

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    Why the “Kotu Police Cell Note” doesn’t fit into Africa’s prison‑writing tradition

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  • Epitaph: Alhaji Yahya Ceesay — The Man, The Politician, The Husband, and His Enduring Legacy

    Epitaph: Alhaji Yahya Ceesay — The Man, The Politician, The Husband, and His Enduring Legacy

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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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    Letter to the Editor: Why does ECOWAS keep deploying Nigerian soldiers to a more peaceful Gambia?

    June 26, 2025 — 0 comments
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    Open letter to the ministry of health about an urgent public health concern

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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

Nigerian politician faces disqualification over age controversy

Nigerian politician faces disqualification over age controversy

May 15, 2026 — 0 comments

A Nigerian politician seeking to contest for the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency seat in Kaduna State is facing possible disqualification after official documents reportedly showed he was born in 2010. Mahmud Sadisu Buba, popularly known as Abin Al’ajabi, attracted public attention after appearing before the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)[Read More…]

  • 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
  • Senegal passes law doubling jail term for same-sex relations

    Senegal passes law doubling jail term for same-sex relations

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  • Kenyan charged over alleged recruitment of fighters for Russia

    Kenyan charged over alleged recruitment of fighters for Russia

    February 27, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Kenya to roll out groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug in March

    Kenya to roll out groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug in March

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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
  • All eyes on Saturday as Hussain Dada and Attack set for explosive rap clash

    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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President Barrow joins global celebrations as Arsenal clinch premier league title

President Barrow joins global celebrations as Arsenal clinch premier league title

May 21, 2026 — 0 comments

President Adama Barrow has joined millions of Arsenal supporters around the world in celebrating the club’s victory in the 2025–2026 English Premier League season. In a congratulatory message following Arsenal’s title-winning performance, President Barrow praised the team for what he described as a display of skill, determination, discipline and strong[Read More…]

  • McKinstry names 25 man Scorpions squad for Iran friendly in Turkey

    McKinstry names 25 man Scorpions squad for Iran friendly in Turkey

    May 20, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Scorpions handed tough AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifying draw

    Scorpions handed tough AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifying draw

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  • Musa Jammeh promises new era for Gambian football ahead of GFF race

    Musa Jammeh promises new era for Gambian football ahead of GFF race

    May 19, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Jasha Barry joins Werder Bremen on a two-year deal

    Jasha Barry joins Werder Bremen on a two-year deal

    May 19, 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

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  • 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

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Central Bank governor says Gambian economy remains resilient despite global economic pressures

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Central Bank governor, Buah Saidy has said the Gambian economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite growing global economic uncertainty and rising inflationary pressures. Addressing journalists after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Banjul, Governor Saidy highlighted tourism, construction, trade and digital financial services as major sectors sustaining economic growth in[Read More…]

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    Buah Saidy warns global conflicts fueling rising inflation in The Gambia

    May 22, 2026 — 0 comments
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    SSHFC earns performance bonus following outstanding growth and strong service delivery

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    Fuel prices rise in May as government cites global pressures and subsidy strain

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