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By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) Mustapha K. Darboe, Awa Macalo and Talibeh Hydara, in The Republic's investigation 'Soil for the elites' (30 October), went through more than 900 state land allocations the Ministry of Lands made between 2017 and 2025. Against a rule of one plot per person, they found office-holders and their relatives, alongside connected businesses, holding several plots each. Lawmakers across party lines received p

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sports | Nyamina Mini Stadium Kajabang FC have booked their place in the next round of the GSC Knockout competition after overcoming Argentina Sanchaba 6–5 on penalties following an entertaining 1–1 draw in their Round of 16 encounter. The match started at a high tempo, with both teams creating opportunities from the opening minutes. Kajabang took an early lead in the 7th minute through Sang Jassy, giving them a 1–0 advantage heading into the

US-based Gunjurian Pa Mambuna Bojang has called on Gambians to support Gunjur-born barrister Dr Lamin J. Darbo in the December 5, 2026, presidential election, arguing that his leadership offers an opportunity to advance integrity, accountability, good governance and meaningful systemic change. As Gambians across the country prepare to elect a president to steer the affairs of the nation, Pa Mambuna Bojang has made a compelling case for Dr Darbo, the flag bearer of Team Gambia

Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) has challenged the legal basis for the Gambian government’s allocation of land in Kombo North, Kombo South and Kombo Central, demanding that the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs identify the legal documents through which the State acquired the land. In an open letter dated 2 November 2026 and addressed to the Minister of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Honourable Hamat N.

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sports | Nyamina Mini Stadium Gunjur’s West Coast Zonal campaign has ended following a 2–1 defeat to Central II, on home turf on Sunday, 1st November 2026, while Kartong and Foni secured qualification for the quarter-finals after their 1–1 draw. Gunjur entered their final group match at the Nyamina Mini Stadium needing a 2–0 victory to keep their hopes alive, alongside a favourable result in the Kartong-Foni encounter. Central II took the lea

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sports | Nyamina Mini Stadium Tech World FC secured a place in the next stage of the GSC competition after defeating Pasamai FC 2–0 in the 3:00 pm knockout encounter at Nyamina Mini Stadium. Sedia Touray stole the spotlight in the first half with a moment of individual brilliance, turning past three defenders before firing home a stunning opener to give Tech World the lead. Both teams created further chances, but Tech World maintained their a

The battle for West Coast Zonal supremacy continues, and Gunjur have reached a crucial point in their campaign! Gunjur began their zonal journey with a disappointing 2–0 defeat against Kartong, while Foni started on a positive note with a 1–0 victory over Central II. In their second encounter, Gunjur travelled to face Foni hoping to bounce back and collect all three points. However, both sides had to settle for a 1–1 draw, leaving Gunjur still searching for their first victor

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sports | Nyamina Mini Stadium In the ongoing Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) summer football championship, Farm Global and Continental Star have booked their places in the next stage of the GSC competition after recording identical 2–0 victories over Red Star and Berekang, respectively, in Monday’s knockout fixtures at Nyamina Mini Stadium. Both teams made their intentions clear with strong first-half performances, scoring twice before the brea

Before The State - Part Five: Who Holds the Seat? By Dave Manneh, Securing Futures: Land Rights Action Collaborative (SFLRAC) 26 October 2026 Clan heads in the Western Region have been selling lineage land without telling their families. The World Bank's 2013 land governance assessment called it "a major concern". Some clans split their land among families to stop the sales. The sales went on. Part Four turned the colonial seat of 1894 to face the kabilo, as the Community

The arrival of heavy equipment in Sambuyaa for dredging activities has brought renewed attention to the future of Gunjur’s coastline. With two additional dredging sites reportedly planned for Tujereng and Kartong, the issue extends beyond a single community and raises broader questions about environmental protection, commercial interests and the future of The Gambia’s Atlantic coast. Dredging equipment seen earlier today heading to the dredging site at Sambuyang The three sit

Mbambanta United FC have appointed Coach Fasikou Touray as their new head coach ahead of the upcoming Third Division Qualifiers, with the appointment taking immediate effect. The Gunjur-based club confirmed the appointment in an official letter dated 25 October 2026, signed by Assistant Secretary Omar I. Trawally. Coach Touray’s appointment comes at a crucial time as Mbambantaa United prepare for the qualifiers, with the club hoping to strengthen its technical leadership and

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sports | Nyamina Mini Stadium Both Precious Plastic FC and Fabaida United secured dramatic victories in their respective GSC Summer Nawettan fixtures, with last-minute goals proving decisive in two fiercely contested encounters at Nyamina Mini Stadium. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 Precious Plastic FC secured their place in the next stage of the competition after edging Bright St

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sport | Nyamina Mini Stadium Kartong made a memorable start to their West Coast zonal competition campaign, defeating former champions Gunjur 2–0 in their first-ever participation in the zonal competition. The historic encounter saw Kartong rise to the occasion against their more experienced neighbours, delivering a decisive second-half performance to secure an impressive victory at Nyamina Mini Stadium. The first half was an entertaining con

By Bubacarr Jallow | Gunjuronline Sport | Nyamina Mini Stadium Kartong secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Kulchochi United to book their place in the next stage of the Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) knockout competition. The high-stakes encounter got off to an intense start, with both teams battling for control. Kartong earned an early penalty and made no mistake from the spot to take a 1–0 lead into half-time. Kulchochi United returned for the second half with renewed det

Gunjur have announced a 30-man squad for their opening fixture of the 2026 West Coast Region (WCR) Zonal competition against neighbouring Kartong on Friday. Library image: 2025 Gunjur Zonal Team The sprawling coastal town will be looking to make a strong start to the competition as they prepare to face their neighbours in what promises to be an exciting zonal encounter. The squad features a blend of players across all departments, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders

The initiative aims to make business education more accessible to male entrepreneurs who face language and educational barriers. BE REEL Gambia has successfully launched a new training component for men under its Julaya-Silo for Men programme, following a positive evaluation of the existing initiative. The new component is designed to support male entrepreneurs who are not fluent in English or face difficulties participating fully in the organisation’s mainstream business tra

By Bubacarr Jallow | Nyamina Mini Stadium MS Central and Kajabang FC recorded victories in their respective GSC Summer Nawettan knockout fixtures, with Foday Touray starring for MS Central and Kajabang FC securing progression to the next stage. MS Central 2–0 Sunderland MS Central defeated Sunderland 2–0, thanks to a brace from Foday Touray. Touray opened the scoring in the first half to give MS Central a 1–0 lead at the break. He struck again after the restart to complete hi

𝐁𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 | 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 Sporting General FA showed resilience and determination to secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Sankuleh, booking their place in the next stage of the Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) knockout competition despite playing with 10 men for much of the match. Early goals set up tense first half Sporting General FA made a bright start, taking the lead just seven minutes into the game through M. Ceesay. Howev

Sebindinto, also known as YSB, has provided financial support to the Gunjur Zonal Team ahead of its opening match against neighbouring Kartong this Friday. The donation, intended to cover match-day expenses, was presented by Famara Bojang of Sebindinto and received by Lamin Bada Bojang, president of the Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC). YSB President Famara Bojang (R) presents club’s cash donation to Lamin Bada Bojang, GSC President | Photo is enhanced using AI The support comes

𝐁𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 | 𝐍𝐲𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦 | 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟖 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Tech World FC showed tremendous character and determination to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) competition after defeating Precious Plastic in a penalty shootout on Sunday, 18 October 2026. The encounter began as a closely contested battle, with both teams working hard to gain the upper hand. Precious Plastic, how