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High Court jails man 20 years for raping five-year-old girl

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  • High Court jails man 20 years for raping five-year-old girl

    High Court jails man 20 years for raping five-year-old girl

    The High Court in Banjul has sentenced Saikou Bah to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of raping a five-year-old girl in Sinchu Alhagie. The court heard that the incident happened in June 2021. The victim, now eight, identified Bah as the man who assaulted her. A[Read More…]

  • Hamat Bah rallies Upper Saloum residents to back President Barrow through voter registration

    Hamat Bah rallies Upper Saloum residents to back President Barrow through voter registration

    Lands and religious affairs minister Hamat NK Bah has urged residents of Upper Saloum to register for their voter’s cards in a show of support for President Adama Barrow ahead of the next presidential election. Speaking during Meet the People Tour in the Central River Region, Hon. Bah reminded the[Read More…]

  • National Food Security, Processing and Marketing Corporation strengthens partnership with journalists to promote food security

    National Food Security, Processing and Marketing Corporation strengthens partnership with journalists to promote food security

    The National Food Security, Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the media to enhance public awareness and transparency in the country’s food security efforts. The Corporation made the pledge during a one-day workshop held on Wednesday, 12 November, at the Ocean Bay Hotel[Read More…]

  • Barrow pledges more roads and electricity for North Bank Region by 2026

    Barrow pledges more roads and electricity for North Bank Region by 2026

    President Adama Barrow has pledged to expand electricity access and improve road infrastructure across the North Bank Region by 2026. Speaking during meetings in Badibu Salikenni and Farafenni, the president said his government is committed to bringing sustainable development to communities that have long suffered from poor infrastructure. For more[Read More…]

  • Barrow says no hospital in the world provides everything free

    Barrow says no hospital in the world provides everything free

    President Adama Barrow has said there is no hospital in the world where everything is free. Speaking in Farafenni during his ongoing “Meet the People Tour,” Barrow said: “In America, healthcare is not free. People travel from the US to India or Turkey for treatment. Even Gambians who fall sick[Read More…]

News

Police seek public help to identify elderly accident victim at Kaw Junction

Police seek public help to identify elderly accident victim at Kaw Junction

November 9, 2025 — 0 comments

The Gambia Police Force is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying an elderly man who was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday night near Kaw Junction. According to police, the incident occurred around 8:30pm on 8 November 2025 and involved a Toyota commercial van (registration KM[Read More…]

  • U.S pastor arrives in Gambia to bring hope and healing

    U.S pastor arrives in Gambia to bring hope and healing

    November 6, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Police condemn ‘irresponsible behaviour’ and urge media to report responsibly

    Police condemn ‘irresponsible behaviour’ and urge media to report responsibly

    October 30, 2025 — 0 comments
  • U.S. Embassy reminds Gambians of $15,000 visa bond requirement

    U.S. Embassy reminds Gambians of $15,000 visa bond requirement

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  • Gambian community in California mourns death of U.S. veteran Abdou Rahman Nyan shot by police

    Gambian community in California mourns death of U.S. veteran Abdou Rahman Nyan shot by police

    October 30, 2025 — 1 comment

Opinion

Open Letter to Gambians: On the Moral Economy of Political Discourse

Open Letter to Gambians: On the Moral Economy of Political Discourse

November 10, 2025 — 0 comments

My dear Fellow Gambians: This open letter is an invitation to all of us, especially our current and aspiring political actors – both leaders and led – to reflect on the moral economy of our political discourse, the nature and implications of our political utterances. The letter is inspired by[Read More…]

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    Alagi Yorro Jallow: If you aspire to be a transformative president, start small by eating bananas before plantains

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  • Alagi Yorro Jallow: When parliamentary inquiries devolve into political theatre and the media serve as a megaphone for ambition

    Alagi Yorro Jallow: When parliamentary inquiries devolve into political theatre and the media serve as a megaphone for ambition

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  • Opinion | Gambians demand solutions, not empty promises in 2026

    Opinion | Gambians demand solutions, not empty promises in 2026

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  • Adama Makasuba: What my trip to China taught me about Gambia’s failures

    Adama Makasuba: What my trip to China taught me about Gambia’s failures

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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?

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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

    Letter to the Editor: The attraction spray for women to hypnotise men

    April 21, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Eulogy to two cherished members of our journalistic community

    Eulogy to two cherished members of our journalistic community

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Africa

Senegal’s crackdown on journalists sparks outcry over press freedom violations

Senegal’s crackdown on journalists sparks outcry over press freedom violations

October 30, 2025 — 0 comments

The recent arrest of two prominent journalists in Senegal has triggered widespread alarm over the country’s deteriorating press freedoms and rising authoritarianism. Maimouna Ndour Faye, founder of 7TV, and Babacar Fall, anchor at RFM, were detained after conducting an interview with Madiambal Diagne, a veteran journalist and publisher of Le[Read More…]

  • Nigerian court orders TikTok influencers to marry over ‘indecent’ videos

    Nigerian court orders TikTok influencers to marry over ‘indecent’ videos

    October 20, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

    Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

    October 12, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Erdogan hosts Senegal PM, strengthens ties and backs Gaza cause

    Erdogan hosts Senegal PM, strengthens ties and backs Gaza cause

    August 8, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia spared as Trump slaps new wave of punitive tariffs on African countries

    Gambia spared as Trump slaps new wave of punitive tariffs on African countries

    August 4, 2025 — 0 comments

Culture

Myk Jayda boasts he can out-rap all Gambian rappers in just three days

Myk Jayda boasts he can out-rap all Gambian rappers in just three days

November 11, 2025 — 0 comments

Rapper Myk Jayda has thrown down the gauntlet to his fellow Gambian rappers, claiming that even if they all joined forces on a song, he could out-rap them in just three days. Known for his sharp punchlines and commanding beats, Myk has been at odds with other rappers ever since[Read More…]

  • Myk Jayda and Attack trade savage blows in fiery rap beef

    Myk Jayda and Attack trade savage blows in fiery rap beef

    November 5, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Oboy and Gambian Child set to embark on first ever European tour

    Oboy and Gambian Child set to embark on first ever European tour

    October 8, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambian-owned FyeN Studios officially launches, bringing African stories to life

    Gambian-owned FyeN Studios officially launches, bringing African stories to life

    October 1, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia crowned Jollof Kings at West Africa Food Festival in Ghana

    Gambia crowned Jollof Kings at West Africa Food Festival in Ghana

    September 27, 2025 — 0 comments

Sport

Nyima Camara clinches historic third straight Pirang Marathon title

Nyima Camara clinches historic third straight Pirang Marathon title

November 9, 2025 — 0 comments

Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) long-distance star Nyima Camara continued her dominance on Sunday by winning the 2025 Pirang Marathon Road Race for the third year running, reinforcing her status as the country’s leading marathon specialist. This year’s edition was held under the theme “Run For A Safer Environment.” Camara stormed[Read More…]

  • Sanyang scores first professional goal as McKinstry clarifies absence from Kuwait squad

    Sanyang scores first professional goal as McKinstry clarifies absence from Kuwait squad

    November 9, 2025 — 0 comments
  • McKinstry names 20-man squad for Kuwait friendly as key stars return

    McKinstry names 20-man squad for Kuwait friendly as key stars return

    November 5, 2025 — 0 comments
  • CAF Schools Football returns as The Gambia hosts First Zonal Qualifiers

    CAF Schools Football returns as The Gambia hosts First Zonal Qualifiers

    November 3, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Brufut Zone crowned West Coast Super Cup Champions after 2-1 victory over Foni

    Brufut Zone crowned West Coast Super Cup Champions after 2-1 victory over Foni

    November 2, 2025 — 0 comments

Video

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

Highlights of the Gambia’s Baby Scorpions dominant display and 5-1 win over minnows Somalia. Video credit: CAF online Share

  • 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

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  • Halifa Sallah makes powerful speech at the ACP-EU

    Halifa Sallah makes powerful speech at the ACP-EU

    April 13, 2022 — 0 comments
  • Captain Pa Modou Jagne speaks after Gambia qualifies for the Afcon quarterfinals

    Captain Pa Modou Jagne speaks after Gambia qualifies for the Afcon quarterfinals

    January 27, 2022 — 0 comments

Business

Finance ministry denies corruption allegations over GRA ITAS project

Finance ministry denies corruption allegations over GRA ITAS project

October 24, 2025 — 0 comments

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) have dismissed allegations circulating on social media regarding the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) project. A report by popular online platform What’s On Gambia alleged corruption in the awarding of a $7.2 million contract to the Tunisian[Read More…]

  • Gambia secures $165m IMF support boost for reforms and climate projects

    Gambia secures $165m IMF support boost for reforms and climate projects

    September 3, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia spared as Trump slaps new wave of punitive tariffs on African countries

    Gambia spared as Trump slaps new wave of punitive tariffs on African countries

    August 4, 2025 — 0 comments
  • Gambia secures $75M currency swap deal with Afreximbank to fund road projects

    Gambia secures $75M currency swap deal with Afreximbank to fund road projects

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    Karpowership eight-year contract with NAWEC ends today

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