Gambia Elections 2026

NUP Won’t Field Presidential Candidate as Darbo Seeks Independent Run

The National Unity Party (NUP) says it will not nominate a candidate under its own ticket for The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election. Instead, its...
Gambia Elections 2026

Joseph Henry Joof’s Third Presidential Bid Stalls Over Missing Documents

Former Justice Minister Joseph Henry Joof has made a third attempt to run for president as an independent candidate, but he has yet to complete the paperwork required for his nomination. Joof, 66, went to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of The Gambia’s 2026...
Gambia Elections 2026

Bensouda Files for President, Says He’s Ready for the Ballot

Talib Ahmed Bensouda has submitted his presidential nomination papers to the Independent Electoral Commission...
Gambia Elections 2026

Bojang, Badjie Submit Presidential Nomination Papers; Jallow Absent

November 6, 2026 — Kebba Madi Bojang of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and...
Gambia Elections 2026

Bojang, Badjie Submit Presidential Nomination Papers; Jallow Absent

November 6, 2026 — Kebba Madi Bojang of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and...
Gambia Elections 2026

Expired ID, Missing Deposit and a Citizenship Standoff: Presidential Hopefuls Face IEC Scrutiny

An expired ID is not the document you want making headlines when you’re running...
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...
Senegambia News

Senegal Makes Successful Return to London Tourism Fair

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

One mill, two communities: how Musa Sowe is bringing grain processing closer to home

In Sare Silleh, The Gambia, and neighbouring Sare Eli, Senegal, a new milling service is turning a back-breaking household task into a local business—and...
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...
Music & Entertainment

Banjul Cultural Festival – Celebrations

It’s Christmas afternoon in Banjul, and the city feels electric. The air is thick...
Interviews

Mansakonko Council Chairman Calls for Withdrawal of ECOMIG Troops

Landing B. Sanneh says nearly a decade of foreign military presence has left The...
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Investigative Reports

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...

Senegambia News

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...
Law & Order

Prominent Senegalese Politician Loses Parliamentary Immunity Over 31 Billion FCFA Fraud Allegations

Senegal’s National Assembly voted on Monday, February 16, to lift the parliamentary immunity of...
News

Gambian Dr. Satang Nabaneh Joins African Child Rights Committee

By Biran Gaye Dr. Satang Nabaneh of The Gambia has been elected as a Member...
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...

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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...
Essays

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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Gambia Elections 2026

NUP Won’t Field Presidential Candidate as Darbo Seeks Independent Run

The National Unity Party (NUP) says it will not nominate a candidate under its...
Gambia Elections 2026

Expired ID, Missing Deposit and a Citizenship Standoff: Presidential Hopefuls Face IEC Scrutiny

An expired ID is not the document you want making headlines when you’re running...
Politics

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...
News

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...
Business

GPA Staff Denies Political Motive Behind Banjul Port Protest

By Biran Gaye A staff member of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has rejected claims that this week’s protest at the Banjul seaport was driven by political interests, insisting the action was a legitimate demand for better working conditions and job security. On Tuesday, 21 April...
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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...
Food

Savouring the Heart of Senegambia with Every Bite and Sip at Rahma’s Kitchen

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Rahma’s Kitchen on Duplex Road in Kololi is a vibrant little...
Features

Inside the Daily Struggle – and Growing Hope – of Gambia’s Hard of Hearing Community

Before the first ‘Gele-gele’ (commuter van) rattles through Lamin’s busy streets, Marie Beyai has...
News

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...
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...
Agriculture

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...
Opinion

The Stain of 2017 & The Jammeh Return

By Ebrima Baldeh I was at the airport on January 21st, 2017, when Jammeh, who...
Business

Mothers, Hustlers, Survivors: The Stories Behind Gambia’s Vibrant Street Stalls

By Biran Gaye Before daylight reaches Tabokoto, Sukuta Conteh, 39, is already up. The town...
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Truth in the Crosshairs: The Enduring Legacy of Deyda Hydara in Gambian Journalism

By Biran Gaye On a December night in 2004, bullets tore through the darkness on...
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The Gambia Shines at World Travel Market in London

The Gambia is set to take centre stage at this year’s World Travel Market...
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Youssou Ndour’s Album “Eclairer le Monde” Nominated for Best Global Music Album at 68th Grammy Awards

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

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh The Gambia has clinched the prestigious “Best Stand Design” award at...
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