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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

    Brikama Area Council Chairman and senior United Democratic Party (UDP) official Yankuba Darboe has brushed aside excitement surrounding the Unite Movement for Change (UMC) national congress and grand rally, insisting that the UDP remains the country’s strongest opposition force. Darboe made the remarks amid growing political discussions following the UMC[Read More…]

  • Senegalese national arrested with suspected counterfeit US dollars at Yerobawol checkpoint

    Senegalese national arrested with suspected counterfeit US dollars at Yerobawol checkpoint

    Police in Basse, in collaboration with joint security personnel stationed at the Yerobawol Checkpoint, have arrested a Senegalese national found in possession of a large quantity of suspected counterfeit United States dollar notes. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Sadia Ndome from Maleme, Senegal, was apprehended on Saturday, May 16, 2026,[Read More…]

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

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

    Former Attorney General and Justice Minister Abubacarr M. Tambadou has demanded a public apology from investigative journalist Mustapha K. Darboe over allegations published in a 2025 report by The Republic concerning the disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh. In an open letter, Tambadou described several claims made[Read More…]

  • Tijan Kamara pledges commitment after election as UMC deputy national president

    Tijan Kamara pledges commitment after election as UMC deputy national president

    The newly elected Deputy National President of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), Tijan Kamara, has expressed gratitude following his election into the movement’s leadership, pledging to work towards what he described as the transformation of The Gambia. Kamara said he feels deeply honoured and humbled by the confidence reposed[Read More…]

  • The Gambia secure Bronze Medal with 3-0 victory over Mali

    The Gambia secure Bronze Medal with 3-0 victory over Mali

    The Gambia produced a brilliant performance to defeat Mali 3-0 and secure third place at the WAFU A Women’s U-20 Tournament. Sarah Jarju continued her impressive form in the competition with a superb brace, while Teneng Marena also got on the scoresheet to complete a dominant victory for the Young[Read More…]

News

UMC announces executive members with Talib Bensouda as movement leader

UMC announces executive members with Talib Bensouda as movement leader

May 16, 2026 — 0 comments

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…]

  • Belgian journalists tour The Gambia to showcase tourism

    Belgian journalists tour The Gambia to showcase tourism

    March 25, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Stoppage time equaliser denies Bombada victory in 2-2 draw with Falcons

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

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  • Jollof News Editor charged with “common assault” after accused of taking courtroom photo

    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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Opinion

UMC’s troubles begin when political passion meets electoral law

UMC’s troubles begin when political passion meets electoral law

May 17, 2026 — 0 comments

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…]

  • Why Honourable Suwaibou Touray’s position on ending nominated members misses the mark and gets it wrong

    Why Honourable Suwaibou Touray’s position on ending nominated members misses the mark and gets it wrong

    May 15, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Why the “Kotu Police Cell Note” doesn’t fit into Africa’s prison‑writing tradition

    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

    May 5, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Jammeh’s paradoxical legacy: The University that now makes The Gambia smile. A legacy too stubborn for revisionism

    Jammeh’s paradoxical legacy: The University that now makes The Gambia smile. A legacy too stubborn for revisionism

    May 3, 2026 — 0 comments

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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

    May 27, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Letter to the Editor: The attraction spray for women to hypnotise men

    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

    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

    February 19, 2026 — 0 comments

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

    April 10, 2026 — 0 comments
  • On this Day in 1965: The Gambia’s Independence

    On this Day in 1965: The Gambia’s Independence

    February 18, 2026 — 0 comments
  • The Gambia’s History – A Timeline

    The Gambia’s History – A Timeline

    February 18, 2026 — 0 comments

Sport

The Gambia secure Bronze Medal with 3-0 victory over Mali

The Gambia secure Bronze Medal with 3-0 victory over Mali

May 18, 2026 — 0 comments

The Gambia produced a brilliant performance to defeat Mali 3-0 and secure third place at the WAFU A Women’s U-20 Tournament. Sarah Jarju continued her impressive form in the competition with a superb brace, while Teneng Marena also got on the scoresheet to complete a dominant victory for the Young[Read More…]

  • Gambian referee Bakary Papa Gassama

    Bakary Papa Gassama backs Sadibou Kamaso, calls for greater support for young Gambian footballers

    May 17, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Sadibou Kamaso launches “Starting XI” Manifesto ahead of GFF Presidential election

    Sadibou Kamaso launches “Starting XI” Manifesto ahead of GFF Presidential election

    May 16, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Ali Sowe scores brace in Rizespor’s draw against Beşiktaş

    Ali Sowe scores brace in Rizespor’s draw against Beşiktaş

    May 16, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Team Kaba backs Col. Musa Balla Jammeh for GFF presidency

    Team Kaba backs Col. Musa Balla Jammeh for GFF presidency

    May 13, 2026 — 0 comments

Video

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

    April 6, 2025 — 0 comments
  • CCTV captures terrifying moment raiders held up Access bank

    CCTV captures terrifying moment raiders held up Access bank

    January 25, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Sadio Mane set to complete Bayern Munich move

    Sadio Mane set to complete Bayern Munich move

    June 21, 2022 — 0 comments

Business

SSHFC earns performance bonus following outstanding growth and strong service delivery

SSHFC earns performance bonus following outstanding growth and strong service delivery

May 15, 2026 — 0 comments

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…]

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

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

    May 1, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Standard Chartered records $5.4m loss on Gambia exit

    Standard Chartered records $5.4m loss on Gambia exit

    February 27, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Gambia Central Bank

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

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

    January 25, 2026 — 0 comments

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