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NYP: Kartong’s Yuruben Colley Elected Kombo South Youth MP
Kartong’s Yuruben Colley has been elected as the Member of the National Youth Parliament (NYP) for Kombo South following a decisive...

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3 hours ago1 min read


Op-ed: Echoes Across the Border: Parallels Between Faye-Sonko and Barrow-Darboe Tensions in West African Politics
Echoes Across the Border: Parallels Between Faye-Sonko and Barrow-Darboe Tensions in West African Politics West Africa is no stranger to...
Fakaramo Kanteh
12 hours ago4 min read


Kombo South Youth MP Hon. Omar A. Manjang Attends High-Level Dialogue on Missing Migrants
Kombo South Youth MP, Hon. Omar A. Manjang, is attending a two-day Dialogue on Missing Migrants currently underway at the Sir Dawda...

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4 days ago2 min read


Gunjur Ward Councillor Urges Lawmakers to Reject 2024 Draft Constitution
Gunjur, The Gambia – Gunjur Ward Councillor Momodou Charreh Gibba has called on members of the National Assembly to reject The Gambia’s...

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7 days ago1 min read


President Barrow Lays Foundation Stone for Historic Deep Sea Port in Sanyang
In a landmark ceremony held on Saturday, His Excellency President Adama Barrow laid the foundation stone for the construction of The...

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Jul 62 min read


Gunjur WDC Launches Holland Garden Fencing Project and Borehole Water Initiative
The Gunjur Ward Development Committee (WDC) has today, Saturday 5th July 2025, commenced work on the much-anticipated Fencing Project for...

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Jul 52 min read


Opinion: Nation at a Crossroads
What does the future hold for The Gambia? Where are we going from here? Salifu Manneh reflects on the state of our nation. By Salifu...

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Jul 34 min read


USET Students Plan Peaceful Protest Over Learning Material Shortages and Exam Delays
Students at the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) are set to stage a peaceful protest on Wednesday, July...

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Jul 12 min read


UK Donates Patrol Boats to Boost Gambia’s Maritime Security
In a significant step towards enhancing Gambia’s maritime security, the British Government has officially handed over two Rigid Hull...

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Jun 272 min read


UK High Commission Celebrates Gambian Alumni of UK Scholarship Programmes
The British High Commission in Banjul hosted a special reception on 24 June to honour Gambians who have studied in the United Kingdom...

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Jun 272 min read


US Embassy in Banjul Requests Student Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public
Banjul, The Gambia , June 23, 2025 - The United States Embassy in Banjul has issued a statement requesting all applicants for F, M, and J...

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Jun 232 min read


UDP Leader Ousainou Darboe Declares Intent to Contest for 2026 Flag Bearer Role Amid Party Divisions
Amid rising internal tensions within the United Democratic Party (UDP), party leader Hon. Ousainou Darboe has publicly affirmed his...

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Jun 181 min read


Madi Jobarteh Calls for Systemic Reform and Internal Democracy in Gambian Political Parties
Prominent Gambian human rights activist and Executive Director of Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice Madi Jobarteh has...

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Jun 183 min read


EDITORIAL: Darboe Must Act Now or Risk UDP’s Collapse
The United Democratic Party (UDP) stands at a dangerous crossroads. The recent public outcry by Yankuba Darboe, the West Coast Region...

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Jun 172 min read


Op-Ed: Beyond The Ceremony: Why Tree Planting Is Not Enough
Every rainy season in the Gambia, associations, organizations, and diverse groups take part in tree planting activities acrossdifferent...

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Jun 173 min read


Son of Slain Buba Jammeh Pens Emotional Tribute as Family Pursues Justice
Gunjur, The Gambia — The son of the late Buba Jammeh, who was allegedly killed in a land dispute in 2019, has written an emotional...

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Jun 171 min read


THE OUTLAW OCEAN PODCAST - A PLACE “WORSE THAN HELL” (LIBYA PT.2)
The Outlaw Ocean is a riveting anthology podcast that explores the most lawless place on earth — the vast unpoliceable ocean. In season...

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Jun 132 min read


Ghana moves to exclude destructive industrial fishing from its coastal waters.
Press release – Nice, France: Thursday 12 June 2025 Today, the government of the Republic of Ghana has announced a commitment to exclude...

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Jun 122 min read


Op-Ed: Stuck in Place: The Silent Crisis of Involuntary Immobility and Gambia's Unemployed Youth
By Muhammed Lamin Dibba – Migration Specialist and AI Policy Negotiator in Humanitarian Contexts, Switzerland Introduction: A New...

Muhammed Lamin Dibba
Jun 116 min read


Melville Roberts Accepts Dr. Ismaila Ceesay’s Debate Invitation
In a move that has stirred interest across Gambia’s political and intellectual landscape, prominent legal expert and social commentator...

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Jun 102 min read


A WAR ON MIGRATION, FUNDED BY THE EU (LIBYA PT. 1)
The Libyan Coast Guard is doing the European Union’s dirty work, capturing migrants as they attempt to cross the Mediterranean into...

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Jun 101 min read


Op-Ed: Participatory Policymaking in Practice: Community Voices in The Gambia's Land Reform
By Dave Manneh - Research Lead Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative What does it mean to own the earth beneath your feet?...

Dave Manneh
Jun 105 min read


Op-Ed: The New Land Policy: Progress, But the Fight Continues
The By Dave Manneh - Research LeadSecuring Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative The Gambia faces a long struggle for fair land...

Dave Manneh
Jun 93 min read


OPEN LETTER TO THE FOREIGN MINISTER - Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba
OPEN LETTER TO THE FOREIGN MINISTER Hon. Dr. Mamadou Tangara Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad...

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Jun 12 min read


Gunjur Ward Councillor Urges Foreign Minister to Act Swiftly on Plight of Gambians in Libya
Gunjur, The Gambia – June 1, 2025 — In the wake of a tragic fire incident in Libya that has reportedly claimed the lives of Gambian...

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Jun 12 min read


The Real ICJ Bid: Tambadou's Candidacy Cloaked in Silence While The Gambia and Other Political Actors Turn a Blind Eye
Yesterday, much of the Gambian public, including my humble self,sighed with apparent relief, mistakenly believing that Mr. Abubacarr...

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May 282 min read


Gunjur Ward Councillor Calls for Greater Empowerment at UN-Habitat Assembly
Nairobi, 28 May 2025 - Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, a prominent local government official from The Gambia, delivered a compelling appeal...

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May 282 min read


Gambian Delegation Participates in UN-Habitat Global Summit in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya – May 28, 2025: Gunjur Ward Councillor Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, alongside Hon. Jainaba Jobe and Fasaikou Janneh from...

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May 282 min read


Editorial: The Golden Lead Fishmeal Factory Air Pollution Conundrum
For yet another week, the residents of Gunjur have had to hold their noses against the relentless foul stench emanating from the Golden...

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May 272 min read


COLUMN | Citizen Engagement is My Duty – Not a Choice
By Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba, Gunjur Ward Councillor Good morning Gunjur. Many people may not fully understand this, but citizen...

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May 242 min read


Call for a Comprehensive Audit of Jammeh’s Assets
Since the ouster of Yahya Jammeh, our homeland has entered a new dawn, sparking extensive conversations about justice, liberty,...

Sulayman (Saul) Njie
May 213 min read


Gunjur Ward Councillor Calls for Accountability and Reform at Fish Landing Site
Gunjur, The Gambia – May 20, 2025 In a bold and direct address to the Gunjur community, Ward Councillor Hon. Momodou Charreh Gibba has...

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May 203 min read


Bensouda Threatens D144 Million Defamation Suit Against Former Janneh Commission Official Mamadi Kurang
Gunjur, The Gambia, 20 May 2025 | In a dramatic legal development, Amie Bensouda, former lead counsel of the Janneh Commission, has...

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May 202 min read


President Barrow Launches WASIB Project in Sifoe to Provide Clean Water to Over One Million People
Sifoe, The Gambia – In a significant move toward improving access to clean and safe drinking water, President Adama Barrow on Saturday...

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May 182 min read


CONFESSIONS OF A POLITICALLY CONFUSED GAMBIAN - Alhassan Darboe
I’ll be honest - I might just be the most politically confused Gambian out there. I genuinely support the infrastructural progress...

Alhassan Darboe
May 172 min read


Editorial: Free the GALA Youths and Uphold Democratic Rights
The recent arrest of 16 young Gambians affiliated with the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) movement marks a troubling setback for...

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May 92 min read


Kombo South Youth MP Hon. Omar A. Manjang Represents The Gambia at ECOWAS Youth Conference in Accra
Youth Parliamentarian for Kombo South, Hon. Omar A. Manjang, is currently attending the ECOWAS Youth Conference on Human Capital Development in Accra, Ghana

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Apr 292 min read


D8 Million Scholarship Commitment Signals BAC’s Continued Investment in Education
In a remarkable stride toward educational empowerment, the Brikama Area Council (BAC) has announced a substantial allocation of over D8...

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Apr 251 min read


Opinion: "Our land is our story, our identity, the very essence of who we are as Kombonkas." - Dave Manneh
Imagine a Kombonka elder, Mba Mariama Bojang, who has tilled the same soil her ancestors did for centuries. Now, imagine officials telling her that this land, her family heritage, now belongs to the state. This is the reality for many in Kombo.

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Apr 2411 min read


Why Kombo South Needs Fatou Kebbeh: A Voice Rooted in Service, Shaped by Struggle, and Ready to Lead
“My advocacy is not for trend or applause. It is for the girls told to shrink their dreams. For the boys whose emotions are silenced. For the voices buried beneath broken systems and dusty promises.”

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Apr 232 min read


Gunjur’s Own Fatou Kebbeh Declares Candidacy for National Youth Parliament
“I do not seek to represent for the sake of presence,” she said. “I seek to represent because absence has never served us.”

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Apr 232 min read


Gunjur Ward Women’s Wing Identifies Priority Projects for D1 Million Development Fund from Brikama Area Council
Gunjur Ward Women’s Wing Identifies Priority Projects for D1 Million Development Fund from Brikama Area Council Gunjur, 8 April 2025...

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Apr 82 min read


UDP Mourns Death of Veteran Diplomat Dr. Momodou Lamin Sidat Jobe
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has announced the passing of Dr. Momodou Lamin Sidat Jobe, a seasoned diplomat, scholar, and statesman,...

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Apr 62 min read


Editorial: The Culture of Presidential Donations to State Institutions Should Be Discouraged
During the 22-year dictatorship of former President Yahya Jammeh, it was common to see the president personally donating equipment and...

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Apr 32 min read


Op-Ed: Robbing A Bank When No One’s Looking
The most important place on earth that virtually no one has ever heard of is called the Saya de Malha Bank. Among the world’s largest...

Ian Urbina
Apr 227 min read


Editorial: Gunjur Must Not Be Exploited Again: A Call for Transparency and Accountability in Resource Management
Gunjur stands at a crossroads once again. The looming prospect of dredging operations by Sino Majilac Jalbak (SMJ) brings back painful...

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Mar 283 min read


Brikama Area Council Graduates 2024 Council Police Intake
The Brikama Area Council (BAC) has ushered in a new era of Council law enforcement with the successful graduation of its 2024 BAC Police...

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Mar 252 min read


Destruction of Gunjur’s Raina Suu’tu (Senya) Forest: A Tragic Loss of Heritage and Nature
The loss of Raina Suu’tu will have severe consequences for the environment and local communities

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Mar 173 min read


Navigating Challenges: The Daily Commute Struggles of Gunjurians
Op-Ed: Navigating Challenges: The Daily Commute Struggles of Gunjurians | By Buba K.Touray Background Gunjur, a small coastal town and...

Buba K Touray
Mar 174 min read


UK Supports Initiative to Empower Girls in The Gambia
Following the celebration of International Women’s Day, the UK’s Deputy High Commissioner to The Gambia, Martin Norman, has signed a...

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Mar 111 min read
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