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EFSCRJ Calls for Immediate Freedom and Dropping of All Charges against Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe

March 18, 2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT 18th March 2026 EFSCRJ Calls for Immediate Freedom and Dropping of All Charges against Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe The Edward Francis Small

Gambia’s Coach names squad friendly encounter with Senegal

Gambian News

March 18, 2026

The head coach of The Gambia, Johnathan McKinstry, has announced his squad for the upcoming international friendly against Senegal, with the headline inclusion

EFSCRJ Calls for Investigation into the Source and Use of the NPP Women’s Fund

Gambian News

March 17, 2026

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has received with serious concern the claim made by former Vice President Fatoumatta Jallow

DLEAG Nabbed Senegalese National With 40 Blocks of Suspected Cannabis Rasin, Others With Varying Prohibited Drugs

Gambian News

March 16, 2026

By Kemo Kanyi The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has revealed that it has in custody a 27-years-old Marcel Mendy

MoHERST to Host Continental Research Network

Gambian News

March 16, 2026

By Kemo Kanyi The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has announced that it will host the West and Central

Irregular Migration Surveillance:NBR Border Patrol Unit Intercepts 19 undocumented migrants

Gambian News

March 16, 2026

The North Bank Region (NBR) Border Patrol Unit, during a routine surveillance at the Barra crossing point, today, 16th March 2026, intercepted nineteen

SIC CONCLUDES RAMADAN FOOD DRIVE TO VULNERABLE FAMILIES. MODOU SARR

Gambian News

March 16, 2026

MODOU SARR The Supreme Islamic Council (SIC) on Sunday 15th March 2026 wraps up it’s Ramadan food distribution to vulnerable families across the

𝐆𝐈𝐃 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠

Gambian News

March 15, 2026

The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with Senegalese border authorities, has disrupted a suspected Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) operation following intelligence received

Ensuring a vibrant economy: President Barrow meets members of the Economic Council

Gambian News

March 15, 2026

President Adama Barrow recently meet with the members of the Economic Council at a ceremony held at the State House in Banjul. The Economic

𝗚𝗜𝗗 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗘𝗚 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Gambian News

March 14, 2026

The Gambia Immigration Department Migration Management Unit (GID-MMU), represented by ASI Alkali Jammeh, on the 13th March 2026, engaged students of the University

VP Jallow presides over the inauguration of the Crab Island Development Sustainable Center

Gambian News

March 14, 2026

MODOU SARR Muhammed BS Jallow Vice President of the Gambia Friday evening presided over the inauguration of the Crab Island Development Sustainable Center

The Gambia at a crossroads: Parliament has spoken — now the burden of history rests on the Executive

Gambian News

March 13, 2026

The National Assembly’s Special Select Committee has spoken with a clarity and courage rarely seen in our legislative history. At the very top

Senegal: One Soldier ,six others injured in a clash with MFDC rebels

Gambian News

March 13, 2026

One Senegalese soldier was killed and six others wounded on Thursday after troops clashed with suspected fighters linked to the Movement of Democratic Forces

GPU Raises Concerns Over Arrest & Detention of Justice Darboe

Gambian News

March 12, 2026

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) notes with concerns the arrest of the Editor of Jollof News Online, Momodou Justice Darboe, on Wednesday at the

High Education Ministry gets $37.5Million grant for UTG School of Medicine & Allied health sciences

Gambian News

March 12, 2026

The Gambia government receives significant $37.5 million from Islamic Development Bank for the development of School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (SMASH) at

D466m missing from Jammeh asset sales, Parliamentary Inquiry finds

Gambian News

March 12, 2026

Millions of dalasis generated from the sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets remain unaccounted for, raising serious questions about the management of

ECOWAS to hold Court of Justice Conference in April.

Gambian News

March 11, 2026

By: Modou Sarr The Economic Commuyof West African States ( ECOWAS) will hold an international conference on the regional body’s Court of Justice operations.

‎NA Select Committee Flags Irregularities in Handling, Sale of Jammeh’s Livestock Assets

Gambian News

March 11, 2026

‎ ‎As investigations into the sale and disposal of assets belonging to former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh, the National Assembly Select Committee tasked with

Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang urges women break away from their traditional role as passive supporters and become leaders in politics.

Gambian News

March 10, 2026

Addressing a crowd of Gambian women ahead of the 2026 presidential election, former Vice President Fatoumatta Tambajang delivered a powerful message. She urged women

DLEAG) arrests dozens across the country with illicit drugs

Gambian News

March 10, 2026

The operations, conducted between February 19 and March 8, 2026, resulted in the apprehension of dozens of suspects found with substances including suspected cannabis

Jinack Cannabis farmers in limbo as DLEAG halt cultivation in the island

Gambian News

March 9, 2026

Many families in Jinak have said that they have been left with no means of survival after officers from the Drug Law Enforcement Agency

NIGERIA APPOINTS NEW ENVOY TO THE GAMBIA.

Gambian News

March 8, 2026

BY: MODOU SARR Honourable Tasiu Musa Maigari has been confirmed by Senate and approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the new Nigerian

Crackdown on homosexuals,singer Ouzin Keita arrested in Dakar

Gambian News

March 8, 2026

‎The arrest came amid the ongoing crackdown on alleged homosexuals by the Senegalese authorities since the beginning of the month of February 2026.

Gambia Police Force Marks INTERPOL Day of Remembrance for Fallen Officers

Gambian News

March 7, 2026

The Gambia Police Force on Saturday joined the global law enforcement community in observing the INTERPOL Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers.

Mobile Traffic Unit launches ” Operation No Compromise” Nationwide

Gambian News

March 6, 2026

The Mobile Traffic Unit of the Gambia Police Force on Thursday, March 5, 2026, launched a nationwide enforcement exercise dubbed “Operation No Compromise”

UDP’s Njie Welcomes Oppositions ‘Tri-Vergence Accord’

Gambian News

March 5, 2026

United Democratic Party’s Karamo Njie has hailed the ‘Tri-Vergence Accord’ signed by various opposition parties in the country, highlighting its significance in the

60 Cannabis Farms Destroyed in Niumi Jinak

Gambian News

March 5, 2026

By Kemo Kanyi The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has revealed that it has destroyed 60 cannabis farms in its

OIC Chair calls for restraint as Middle East conflict escalates

Gambian News

March 5, 2026

His Excellency President Adama Barrow, in his capacity as Chair of the 15th Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), expresses

Supreme Islamic Council halts prayers at Yarambamba Mosque over leadership dispute

Gambian News

March 4, 2026

The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council has suspended all congregational prayers at the Yarambamba Layout Mosque with immediate effect, citing rising tensions linked to

OPPOSITION HARMONY PACT (THE “TRI-VERGENCE ACCORD”), AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE OPPOSITION HARMONY

Gambian News

March 3, 2026

The general public is hereby informed that, opposition political parties and movements engaged in the ongoing APeX-convened coalition-building negotiations, on this 3rd day of

Drug smuggling in Mile 2 Prison: A suspects nabbed for concealing ‘Kush’ in prisoner’s provisions

Gambian News

March 2, 2026

A suspect has been remanded at Mile 2 Prison for allegedly smuggling drugs into the facility. The individual, identified as Amadou Tijan Sowe from

Crackdown on irregular migration routes: GPF intercepts 77 people during night patrol

Gambian News

March 2, 2026

The North Bank Region Regional Task Force on Sunday, February 2, 2026, conducted a targeted intelligence-led night operation aimed at disrupting suspected irregular

Gambia Urges Restraint Amid Rising Middle East Tensions.

Gambian News

March 1, 2026

The Government of The Gambia has expressed concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East. In a press release issued

Sanchaba Sulay Jobe Resident Calls for Transparency and Accountability Over Collected Taxes

Gambian News

February 28, 2026

A resident of the community of Sanchaba Sulay Jobe, Zanu Williamz, has called on the people of Sanchaba to rise and demand transparency

Foni Bintang family in despair, nine years after the disappearance of their father, Siaka Fatajo.

Gambian News

February 27, 2026

The Foni Bintang community in Batabut Kantora, located in the West Coast Region, continues to grapple with pain and uncertainty nearly nine years after

Over 7,600 Migrants Died or Went Missing Globally in 2025

Gambian News

February 27, 2026

At least 7,667 migrants died or went missing worldwide in 2025, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlighting the continued dangers

Police Urges Victims of Cross-Border Fraud to Report to Nearest Police Station

Gambian News

February 27, 2026

The Gambia Police Force has called on alleged victims of cross-border scams, including those allegedly scammed by outside vehicle salers, to report their

Bob urges president Adama Barrow to forgo 3rd term bid

Gambian News

February 26, 2026

Bubacarr Bob Keita has publicly appealed to President Adama Barrow to let go of his third-term ambitions, advising him that leadership is not only

Promotion based on merit: GFF catapults Ebrima Suwareh to Communications Officer

Gambian News

February 25, 2026

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Ebrima Suwareh to the position of Communications Officer. This appointment is

“Anyone committing an act against nature will be punished by five to 10 years’ imprisonment,”Says Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko

Gambian News

February 24, 2026

Senegal’s prime minister on Tuesday unveiled legislation that would double the maximum penalty for same-sex relationships, making them punishable by up to 10

Launch of the migration media action project (#MMAct)

Gambian News

February 24, 2026

February 24th, 2026 – The Migrant Media Action (#MMAct) project in The Gambia has officially been launched on 23rd February, 2026 #MMAct is

Bensouda Deliberates IEC’s Position in UNITE Registration

Gambian News

February 24, 2026

By Kemo Kanyi As the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) directed UNITE to correction on its forms for party registration, the leader of the

Dr. Gagigo Claims Rejecting D30 Million Inducement from Gov’t

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February 23, 2026

By Kemo Kanyi Dr. Ousman Gagigo, the leader of Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA), has claimed that the government of President Adama Barrow offered

IEC HAS NO RIGHT TO DENY CITIZENS POLITICAL PARTICIPATION.

Gambian News

February 23, 2026

MODOU SARR Pa Makan Khan IEC head of Communications and Training has cleared the air that the electoral body has no right to

Councilor Kawsu Colley delivered two cheques to two Arabic schools in Foni Bintang Karanai

Gambian News

February 22, 2026

By: Ousman Manchester Beyai Mr Kawsu Colley, the Councilor of Sibanor Ward, generously presented a D25,000 cheque to Abubacarr Sidik Arabic school in

Sabally asked to start packing as MC Cham predicts Talib’s presidency

Gambian News

February 22, 2026

According to MC Cham Jr., it is highly likely that Sabally will leave the country in December as he believes Talib will become the

Breaking: Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe wants to be Barrow’s VP or Trade Minister

Gambian News

February 22, 2026

In a passionate open statement on Facebook , Rohey Malick Lowe, the opposition Mayor of Banjul City Council, conveyed her strong admiration for President

Police intercept would-be irregular Migrants in morning operation in NBR

Gambian News

February 21, 2026

The Anti-Crime Unit Sub-Base in Barra, North Bank Region, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, conducted a targeted morning operation as part of sustained

The Network of Human Rights Defenders visit Beakanyang’s Office

Gambian News

February 20, 2026

The Network of Human Rights Defenders in The Gambia (NHRDG) is making waves in the country’s fight for social justice and equality. Led by

National Assembly Business Committee Engages Malawi Parliament on Procedural Practices

Gambian News

February 19, 2026

The National Assembly Business Committee, currently on a study tour in Malawi, today held a series of engagements with officials of the Malawi

GPF unveils the 22nd edition of Poliso Magazine

Gambian News

February 19, 2026

The Gambia Police Force is pleased to announce the official release of the 22nd Edition of POLISO Magazine (2026). As part of the

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February 18, 2026

President Barrow outlines achievements as he delivers Independence address.

Gambian News

February 18, 2026

President while delivering Independence address says “Independence is hollow if it does not deliver results. ” “Under the YIRIWA framework, we have deliberately

Foreign Minister says Cameroonian opposition leader is still in the country

Gambian News

February 17, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad Rtd Brigadier General Serring Modou Njie has confirmed that dissident Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Ichiroma

London Corner Goat Thieves Sentenced to Six Months and Fines

Gambian News

February 17, 2026

‎The three youths who were on 9th February, captured by video footage stealing a goat in London Corner, Ousainou Babou, Amadou Wurry Jallow,

Never Again Network launches “Your Vote, Your Power” campaign

Gambian News

February 17, 2026

The Never Again Network last week launched its Your Vote, Your Power campaign with a lively engagement with a group of students at

Consolidating grip on the grassroots: UNITE holds regional Congress

Gambian News

February 16, 2026

UNITE has successfully concluded its Regional Congress, gathering delegates from all corners of the country who have come together to elect their regional representatives.

19th session General Assembly and 50th anniversary of MOWCA kicks off in Banjul

Gambian News

February 16, 2026

The Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa ( MOWCA) 19 th Ordinary Session and 50th anniversary was opened in Banjul this morning.

President Barrow proposes policy requiring foreign businesses to partner with Gambians

Gambian News

February 16, 2026

President Adama Barrow has said his government will introduce a policy that will require foreigners doing business in The Gambia to partner with

EFSCRJ Congratulates TANGO and All Civil Society Awardees

Gambian News

February 15, 2026

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice warmly congratulates The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations for organizing a successful and well-coordinated Civil

Janjanbureh Independent NAM shift allegiance: “I am now a full-fledged member of the NPP. “

Gambian News

February 14, 2026

Omar Jammeh, Member of the National Assembly for Janjanbureh, has officially joined the NPP party, citing a desire to advance community development and

UDP Technocrat Alleges Corruption Scandals Remain Unaccounted

Gambian News

February 13, 2026

By Kemo Kanyi Lare Sisay, the senior official of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has raised alarm on what he described as

Barrow Promises Greater Development and Growth

Gambian News

February 13, 2026

By Kemo Kanyi President Adama Barrow has promised that his government will continue bringing developments to Gambians, stating that citizens will see an

Waan Calls on Gambians to Join Change Front Political Movement

Gambian News

February 12, 2026

Sulayman Waan, President of the Gambia Change Front Political Movement has called on all Gambians to join his-led political movement. Mr. Waan made

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December 29, 2024

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ECOWAS and Stakeholders Chart a New Way Forward for the Implementation and Management ECOWAS Peace Fund

The Economic Community of West African States has convened a Joint Strategic

Pikine double murder suspect arrested in Touba

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ECOWAS Advances Discussions Maritime Transport Service from Cabo Verde to the Rest West Africa

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OOU conference: Experts advocate indigenous model for sustainable development in Nigeria

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Diomaye flushing out Macky Sall enablers!

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EFSCRJ Calls for Immediate Freedom and Dropping of All Charges against Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe

March 18, 2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT 18th March 2026 EFSCRJ Calls for Immediate Freedom and Dropping of All Charges against Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe The Edward Francis Small

Gambian News

Gambia’s Coach names squad friendly encounter with Senegal

March 18, 2026

The head coach of The Gambia, Johnathan McKinstry, has announced his squad for the upcoming international friendly against Senegal, with the headline inclusion