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Jammeh hits back at Barrow, rejects claims he wants to destabilise Gambia

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  • Jammeh hits back at Barrow, rejects claims he wants to destabilise Gambia

    Jammeh hits back at Barrow, rejects claims he wants to destabilise Gambia

    Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has hit back at President Adama Barrow, rejecting suggestions that he intends to destabilise The Gambia while saying he retains the right to defend himself and the country. In an audio recording, Jammeh says he has no intention of bringing war or destruction to The[Read More…]

  • UN backs new world map to show Africa’s true size

    UN backs new world map to show Africa’s true size

    The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution supporting the use of a new world map that more accurately represents the size of Africa and other regions. The resolution, backed by 164 countries, calls for greater use of the Equal Earth projection, which was developed in 2018 as an[Read More…]

  • Health ministry investigates death of activist Ebrima Gassama at Brikama hospital

    Health ministry investigates death of activist Ebrima Gassama at Brikama hospital

    The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the death of activist Ebrima Gassama, who suffered an asthma attack at Brikama District Hospital earlier this week. In a statement on Friday, September 4, the Ministry expressed condolences to Gassama’s family, saying the death of a patient while receiving medical[Read More…]

  • Gambia enters nine-digit era as phone users grapple with overnight switch

    Gambia enters nine-digit era as phone users grapple with overnight switch

    The Gambia has officially entered a new era in telecommunications, with mobile phone numbers moving from seven digits to nine digits from midnight on Friday. The long-awaited national numbering migration went live at 00:00 on 4 September, adding two-digit operator prefixes to eligible mobile numbers while retaining subscribers’ existing seven[Read More…]

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    Gambia Immigration launches probe after Nigerian claims he got passport for $1,500

    The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has launched verification checks after a Nigerian national claimed in a viral social media video that he obtained a Gambian passport after allegedly paying $1,500. The man, identified by the GID as Evangelist Christian Chukka, claims the passport was issued in the name Omar Basir.[Read More…]

News

Male body discovered at Manjai Quarry

Male body discovered at Manjai Quarry

August 31, 2026 — 0 comments

A male body has been discovered at the Manjai Quarry, with the circumstances surrounding the death currently unclear. The discovery has attracted attention at the quarry, where the body was reportedly found, as questions remain over the identity of the deceased and what may have led to his death. The[Read More…]

  • CDS Gomez begins nationwide tour of GAF military installations

    CDS Gomez begins nationwide tour of GAF military installations

    August 31, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Barrow tells opposition they will ‘run away’ when election counting starts

    Barrow tells opposition they will ‘run away’ when election counting starts

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  • Gambia prepares to host WAFFEST for first time as tourism ministry backs regional food festival

    Gambia prepares to host WAFFEST for first time as tourism ministry backs regional food festival

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  • Qatar Charity commits D7.2m to support vulnerable women and girls in The Gambia

    Qatar Charity commits D7.2m to support vulnerable women and girls in The Gambia

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Opinion | What Ebrima Gassama’s death says about healthcare in The Gambia

Opinion | What Ebrima Gassama’s death says about healthcare in The Gambia

September 3, 2026 — 0 comments

A nebulizer is not necessarily a huge or expensive piece of medical equipment. A small, portable, battery-operated handheld nebulizer can cost as little as £15 (about D1,500). It can fit into a lady’s handbag, a schoolbag or a laptop bag. So the death of Ebrima Gassama, following an electricity outage[Read More…]

  • Women, intellectual property, and the business of being seen in The Gambia

    Women, intellectual property, and the business of being seen in The Gambia

    August 29, 2026 — 0 comments
  • “Sosseh Du Sossal Ken”: What if we got the meaning wrong?

    “Sosseh Du Sossal Ken”: What if we got the meaning wrong?

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    Opinion | The Republic at Risk: Beyond Baba Leigh’s Tribalism

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  • Opinion | Why MoBSE cannot simply b ignored in school sports governance

    Opinion | Why MoBSE cannot simply b ignored in school sports governance

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Manchester City agree £65m deal for Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye

Manchester City agree £65m deal for Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye

September 1, 2026 — 0 comments

Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £65 million to sign Senegal international Iliman Ndiaye from Everton. The agreement is reportedly worth an initial £60 million, with a further £5 million in add-ons. The 26-year-old winger had been close to joining Tottenham after the London club agreed terms[Read More…]

  • Bairo FC crowned champions of maiden Suba Ward Preseason Tournament

    Bairo FC crowned champions of maiden Suba Ward Preseason Tournament

    August 22, 2026 — 0 comments
  • 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
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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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Africa

UN backs new world map to show Africa’s true size

UN backs new world map to show Africa’s true size

September 4, 2026 — 0 comments

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution supporting the use of a new world map that more accurately represents the size of Africa and other regions. The resolution, backed by 164 countries, calls for greater use of the Equal Earth projection, which was developed in 2018 as an[Read More…]

  • Senegal secures $2.2 billion IMF bailout amid debt crisis

    Senegal secures $2.2 billion IMF bailout amid debt crisis

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  • Guinea-Bissau votes on constitutional changes to expand presidential powers

    Guinea-Bissau votes on constitutional changes to expand presidential powers

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  • Macky Sall speaks at global summit on future of leadership

    Macky Sall speaks at global summit on future of leadership

    August 27, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Senegal Constitutional Council rejects National Assembly bill on special funds

    Senegal Constitutional Council rejects National Assembly bill on special funds

    August 25, 2026 — 0 comments

Culture

Bayern Munich close to signing Gambian academy product Bara Sapoko Ndiaye permanently

Bayern Munich close to signing Gambian academy product Bara Sapoko Ndiaye permanently

July 26, 2026 — 0 comments

German champions Bayern Munich are close to completing the permanent signing of Gambian academy product Bara Sapoko Ndiaye following an impressive loan spell, according to Sport Bild. Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed that the deal is nearing completion while speaking to reporters after the club’s 2-1 pre-season defeat to[Read More…]

  • Former IEC chairman and literary pioneer Gabriel J. Roberts dies at 100

    Former IEC chairman and literary pioneer Gabriel J. Roberts dies at 100

    July 21, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Nyancho releases anti-corruption music video today

    Nyancho releases anti-corruption music video today

    July 4, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Pisces reignites bitter feud with Fireman in explosive showbiz comeback

    Pisces reignites bitter feud with Fireman in explosive showbiz comeback

    June 7, 2026 — 0 comments
  • 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

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Berewuleng push defending champions USFAS to the limit in thrilling 3–2 defeat

Berewuleng push defending champions USFAS to the limit in thrilling 3–2 defeat

September 3, 2026 — 0 comments

Defending champions USFAS of Mali have booked their place in the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU A Qualifiers after edging Gambian champions Berewuleng Women’s FC 3–2 in a thrilling semifinal at the Independence Stadium. Berewuleng made a dream start when Ellen Gomez opened the scoring in the[Read More…]

  • Kemo Ceesay takes charge of Gambian football as Lamin Kaba Bajo ends 12-year reign

    Kemo Ceesay takes charge of Gambian football as Lamin Kaba Bajo ends 12-year reign

    September 3, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Mjällby AIF confirm loan signing of Gambian striker Paul Colley

    Mjällby AIF confirm loan signing of Gambian striker Paul Colley

    September 2, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Manchester City agree £65m deal for Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye

    Manchester City agree £65m deal for Senegalese star Iliman Ndiaye

    September 1, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Ismaila Ceesay marks dream debut with goal for AC Horsens

    Ismaila Ceesay marks dream debut with goal for AC Horsens

    September 1, 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

Petrol price rises to D109.80 as Government cites global oil market pressures

Petrol price rises to D109.80 as Government cites global oil market pressures

September 1, 2026 — 0 comments

The Gambia government increased the retail pump price of petrol to D109.80 per litre for September 2026, citing rising international crude oil and refined petroleum product prices. The new prices, approved by the Government through the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, take effect from September 1, 2026. Under the[Read More…]

  • Senegal’s cement exports to The Gambia increase tenfold in first quarter of 2026

    Senegal’s cement exports to The Gambia increase tenfold in first quarter of 2026

    July 30, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Access Bank reaffirms commitment to The Gambia’s development during Barrow visit

    Access Bank reaffirms commitment to The Gambia’s development during Barrow visit

    July 30, 2026 — 0 comments
  • Dangote to invest $2bn in Gambia with solar plant and fuel storage project

    Dangote to invest $2bn in Gambia with solar plant and fuel storage project

    July 7, 2026 — 0 comments
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    President Barrow receives Aliko Dangote at State House

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