Gambian News

  Ex-UDP campaign chiefs are at each other’s throats, Karafa Sonko has labeled Momodou Sabally the country’s ultimate political gold digger. Both men once managed campaigns for the United Democratic Party but

For the First Time in History, Seven African First Ladies Converge in The Gambia  on One Vision — Advancing Health, Education, and Empowerment Across Africa Her Excellency First Lady Fatoumata Barrow of

  The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced substantial financial backing for two major national teams, confirming that over D22 million has been released to support football and volleyball engagements. A

  The United Democratic Party (UDP) is gearing up for a massive show of strength as its leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe returns home on October 25 after his European tour. Darboe, who

  The Alkalos of Tanji and Batokunku have been suspended following allegations of selling state-owned land, despite repeated warnings to desist from such activities. Jerreh Jatta the Alkalo of Batokunku and Cherno

  The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced that Gambia’s presidential election will be held on 5 December 2026. IEC Chairman Joseph Colley made the announcement during the launch of the Commission’s

Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology has reaffirmed that the new University of The Gambia (UTG) Faraba Banta Campus will be inaugurated by President Adama Barrow in December, following an

  Manding King Amadou Kora has told the parliamentary inquiry investigating the sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s assets that he advised those selling Jammeh’s cattle to increase the price to D12,000

  Alagie SM Jobarteh has made a dramatic return to his former home, the United Democratic Party (UDP), just weeks after quitting to join former ally Talib Bensouda. Jobarteh said he realized

  Prominent Gambian human rights lawyer and constitutional scholar, Dr. Lamin J. Darbo, has denied reports claiming he has formally declared his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election. The reports followed an