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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
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December 29, 2022
Today we celebrate our fourth anniversary. Four years
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December 29, 2021
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News
Teen drifters arrested after high-speed chaos in traffic
Two teenage boys have been arrested after high-speed chase through traffic, which risked countless lives in an attempt to dodge arrest. The drama unfolded near the GRTS building, where officers first spotted the teens pulling dangerous stunts. When the pair realised they were being tailed, they floored it, tearing through[Read More…]
Opinion
Opinion | Diplomatic ethics, privacy, and free speech: The legal battle surrounding Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay
In moments of political turbulence, when outrage overshadows reason and reaction replaces reflection, it becomes imperative to separate law from sentiment, and principle from bias. The unfolding controversy surrounding Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay’s leaked private communication is not just a case of diplomatic decorum—it is a test of Gambia’s commitment to[Read More…]
Comment
Open letter to the ministry of health about an urgent public health concern
Dear Sir, I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue involving a group of individuals who are going around with scissors, trimming the nails of others in public spaces. This practice poses a major health risk and could serve as a fast-spreading channel for various diseases. Alarmingly,[Read More…]
Africa
ECOWAS calls for dialogue to de-escalate Mali-Algeria tension
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on both Mali and Algeria to de-escalate tensions and resolve the matter through dialogue. This follows a Sunday dispute between the countries after Algeria shot down a Malian drone, which led to each country closing its airspace to the other.[Read More…]
Culture
Gambia to host inaugural Banjul film festival in December
Gamstars Movie Production has announced the launch of the first-ever Banjul Film Festival, set to take place in December 2025. The event is being hailed as a landmark moment for the country’s growing creative sector. The festival, the first of its kind in The Gambia, aims to spotlight local filmmaking[Read More…]
Sport
Gina Bass appointed to GNOC Athletes’ Commission
Sprinter Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye has been appointed as a member of the Athletes’ Commission of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), in recognition of her exceptional achievements and leadership in sports. Her appointment reflects her long-standing dedication to athletics and her role in inspiring a new generation of Gambian[Read More…]
Video
Gambia U-17 vs Somalia U-17: Full match highlights
Highlights of the Gambia’s Baby Scorpions dominant display and 5-1 win over minnows Somalia. Video credit: CAF online Share
Business
Karpowership eight-year contract with NAWEC ends today
The Gambia’s national power utility, NAWEC, has officially ended its power supply contract with Karpowership as of 2 May 2025, marking a significant shift in the country’s energy strategy. In a statement released today, NAWEC acknowledged the role Karpowership has played since 2018 in supplying a substantial portion of The[Read More…]
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