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  Talib Bensouda may need to brace himself politically, as diehard United Democratic Party (UDP) loyalists express growing anger against him following the sensational launch of his political movement. The latest display

  The Gambian media fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of veteran journalist Bruce Asemota, a High Court reporter with The Standard Newspaper. The respected journalist, who made

  Mayor Ahmed Talib Bensouda has dramatically announced the birth of a new movement called United Front which he vows to transform into a political party capable of reshaping The Gambia. “This

  The Commissioner of Central River Region, Kaba Mbaye, joined by a delegation from Banjul led by Assistant Commissioner Binta KJ Barrow, received the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) Steering

  Sabou United and Manokang played out a dramatic encounter in the 2025 Brikama Sports Committee Nawettan League, with Sabou securing a 3-2 victory after a series of quickfire goals. Abdou Ceesay

  A government audit has uncovered major procurement irregularities in rehabilitating the Independence Stadium, involving unauthorised contract extensions and unapproved single sourcing. According to the audit, the contract was extended to Phase

  The Gambia government has reiterated its commitment to transparency and the public’s right to know as the world marked the International Day for Universal Access to Information. This year’s celebration, held

  Hon. Bakary Badjie expressed strong disappointment following the adjournment of the National Assembly without debate, criticizing the majority for blocking discussions on pressing national issues. “You see, a session lasts for

  On 26th September 2025, the Gambia Immigration Department’s (GID) Migration Management Unit intercepted eighty (80) would-be migrants at Brufut, including a 34-year-old Senegalese agent identified as Gora Diop. Investigations revealed that

  Kanifing mayor Talib Bensouda has staged his first mini townhall meeting since dramatically withdrawing from the United Democratic Party’s flagbearer contest, a move that has fuelled speculation of a 2026 presidential