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The Gambia Retains the Jollof Crown; Nigeria Requests a Recount

A second consecutive WAFFEST victory has forced West Africa to confront an uncomfortable possibility: perhaps the loudest country does not cook the best rice. By...
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APRC at the Crossroads: Can the NPP Alliance Survive Jammeh’s New Political Offensive?

By Lamin S Jaiteh The Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction is approaching the December 2026 presidential election as a party divided against itself. On one side stands the APRC leadership recognised by the Independent Electoral Commission, led by Fabakary Tombong Jatta and allied with President...
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Game Changer — Yahya Jammeh’s APRC No-To-Alliance Joins December 5 Presidential Race Against Barrow, A Force to Be Reckoned With

By Musa Bassadi Jawara, Economist and Author Commentary - The Gambian political earthquake that many...
Food

Healthy Eaters: Jamaican Food with Deep Roots in Brixton

By Lamin S Jaiteh Walk into Healthy Eaters in Brixton Village and it quickly becomes...
Food

Healthy Eaters: Jamaican Food with Deep Roots in Brixton

By Lamin S Jaiteh Walk into Healthy Eaters in Brixton Village and it quickly becomes...
Commentary

Macky Sall Withdraws from Race for UN Secretary-General, Source Says

DAKAR, Senegal — Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn from the race to...
News

President Mbalo Flown to Safety as Ecowas Moves to Restore Order in Guinea Bissau

Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis deepened on Wednesday, 26th November, after soldiers seized control of key...
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Senegal Makes Successful Return to London Tourism Fair

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh LONDON — The buzz at ExCeL London was unmistakable this week...
Migration

668 Migrants Reach Canary Islands in 24 Hours, Including Boats From The Gambia and Senegal

A total of 668 migrants arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands aboard four boats within 24 hours, including vessels reportedly departing from Brufut in The...
Culture

Ngayen Weekend Is More Than a Wrestling Show—It’s Heritage in Motion

By Biran Gaye From December 26th to 28th, 2025, Ngayen Sanjal was buzzing. The annual...
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Banjul Cultural Festival – Celebrations

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Banjul Fashion Summit Set for January 2027 in The Gambia

BANJUL, The Gambia — Designers, models, buyers and other fashion professionals are expected to...
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Groundnut Gold – the story of The Gambia’s Groundnut Harvest Season

For generations, groundnuts have been more than a crop in The Gambia. They are...
FGM

Death of Newborn in Sare Bohum Ignites FGM Reckoning in The Gambia

When tragedy strikes a small community, the shockwaves travel fast and deep. The Senegambia...

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Law & Order

Senegalese Commentator Arrested for Remarks about Student’s Death

Dakar, February 19, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release news commentator Abdou Nguer, who was arrested on Wednesday for challenging a public prosecutor’s statement on the cause of a student’s death. “Detaining a news commentator for his remarks on legal...
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Gambian Dr. Satang Nabaneh Joins African Child Rights Committee

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The Gambia Retains the Jollof Crown; Nigeria Requests a Recount

A second consecutive WAFFEST victory has forced West Africa to confront an uncomfortable possibility: perhaps the loudest country does not cook the best rice. By...
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Analysing Popular Music as a Catalyst for Social and Political Change

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh A critical look at how forms of popular music can meaningfully...
Lifestyle

United in Faith: Ramadan and Lent Observed Side by Side in The Gambia

By Abdoulie Jawo It’s just after six in the evening, and the streets of Serrekunda...
Fashion

Banjul Fashion Summit Set for January 2027 in The Gambia

BANJUL, The Gambia — Designers, models, buyers and other fashion professionals are expected to gather in The Gambia from 7 to 9 January 2027 for the Banjul Fashion Summit, a three-day event focused on creativity, commerce and collaboration. The summit is initiated by Yaws, a...
Culture

Ngayen Weekend Is More Than a Wrestling Show—It’s Heritage in Motion

By Biran Gaye From December 26th to 28th, 2025, Ngayen Sanjal was buzzing. The annual Ngayen Weekend brought together people from all corners of the...

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Blackouts and Backlash: Gambia’s Power Crisis Puts Barrow’s NPP on the Brink

On the cracked asphalt of Buckle Street in Banjul last night, hundreds of angry...
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IEC Chairman Warns Against Double Registration as Gambia Begins Supplementary Voter Enrollment for 2026 Election

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Chairman, Joseph Colley, has issued a stern warning against...
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Gambian Parliament Demands Criminal Probe and Reform After Explosive Janneh Commission Investigation Report

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By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Rahma’s Kitchen on Duplex Road in Kololi is a vibrant little...
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Inside the Daily Struggle – and Growing Hope – of Gambia’s Hard of Hearing Community

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Ngayen Weekend Is More Than a Wrestling Show—It’s Heritage in Motion

By Biran Gaye From December 26th to 28th, 2025, Ngayen Sanjal was buzzing. The annual...
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Young Gambian Farmers Harness Technology to Revolutionise Rice Farming in Kartong

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Kartong, Southern Gambia — On a bright morning in Kartong, the...
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Dr Lamin J Darbo Named NUP Leader After His UDP Flagbearer Bid Fails

The National Unity Party (NUP) has appointed Dr Lamin J. Darbo as its new...
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The Stain of 2017 & The Jammeh Return

By Ebrima Baldeh I was at the airport on January 21st, 2017, when Jammeh, who...
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The Gambia Shines at World Travel Market in London

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Dakar, Nov 8 - Senegalese singer, songwriter, and performer Youssou Ndour announced on Friday...
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Gambia Wins Best Stand Award at World Travel Market London

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