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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
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UMC announces executive members with Talib Bensouda as movement leader
The United Movement for Change (UMC) has unveiled its executive members, appointing Talib Ahmed Bensouda as the movement leader. The newly announced structure includes Yahya Sanyang as Deputy Leader for Finance and Administration, while Karafa Sonko was named Deputy Leader for Campaign and Mobilisation. Neneh Freda Gomez will serve as[Read More…]
Opinion
UMC’s troubles begin when political passion meets electoral law
The United Movement for Change has energised Gambian politics, but its legal status remains unclear, as the Elections Act clearly distinguishes political movements from political parties. The UMC’s first congress was a lively display of organisation, symbolism, and youthful energy. Yet beneath the excitement is a hard legal reality: under[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
Nigerian politician faces disqualification over age controversy
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…]
Culture
Sona Jobarteh packs Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with sold-out show
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…]
Sport
Scorpions handed tough AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifying draw
The Scorpions of The Gambia have been drawn in a challenging Group C for the AFCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers, setting up high-profile clashes against some of West Africa’s strongest sides. Coach Jonathan McKinstry and his team will face former African champions Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, while Somalia complete the four-team[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
SSHFC earns performance bonus following outstanding growth and strong service delivery
The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) has once again recorded outstanding institutional performance, earning a one-month bonus payment for staff under the national performance framework for state-owned enterprises. The achievement follows the Corporation’s successful assessment by the State-Owned Enterprises Commission, where SSHFC attained an overall positive performance rating[Read More…]
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