Gambia News

GAMBIA: Darboe Urges UDP Supporters to Focus on Defeating Barrow in December Election

United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainu Darboe has called on Gambians at home and abroad to intensify their political engagement ahead of the December...

GAMBIA: Imam Ba Kawsu Calls on Barrow to Respond to Growing Power Crisis

Prominent Islamic scholar Imam Ba Kawsu Fofana has called on President Adama Barrow to listen to growing public concerns over The Gambia’s electricity crisis,...

GAMBIA: Police Warn Unauthorized Protests Will Face Firm Response as Gambia Tightens Security

Inspector General of Police Seedy Muktarr Touray has said that any demonstrations without permission will be met with a response from security forces. This...

GAMBIA: Barrow Promotes Three Senior Gambia Armed Forces Officers

President Adama Barrow has promoted three officers of the Gambia Armed Forces. Chief of Defence Staff Ousman Gomez has been elevated to the rank...

GAMBIA: NAWEC Boss Links Lower Tariffs to Crackdown on Illegal Connections

National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) Managing Director Gallo Saidy says that cutting down electricity connections may one day open space for lower tariffs....

GAMBIA: Team Gambia 2026 Sets National Conference to Form New Political Coalition

The coordinators of Team Gambia 2026 have announced that they will hold a National Conference on Saturday, September 12. The goal of this meeting...

GAMBIA: NAWEC Crisis: Gambians have a Right to Protest — But Who Will Answer For The Darkness?

Gambians have been told to remain peaceful. They have been urged not to destroy public property. They have been reminded that there are democratic...

NAWEC Crisis: Lawmakers Turn Up the Heat as Public Anger Grows

The Gambia’s electricity crisis has reached a point where even lawmakers are demanding answers, accountability and stronger parliamentary scrutiny of the National Water and...

GAMBIA: APP-Sobeyaa–NPP Talks: A Political U-Turn or Strategic Alliance?

APP-Sobeyaa has confirmed that it is holding discussions with President Adama Barrow’s ruling National People’s Party (NPP) over a possible political alliance ahead of...

GAMBIA: President Barrow Visits NAWEC Facilities Amid Electricity Supply Challenges

President Adama Barrow has visited key National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) facilities in Brikama and Kotu as the government continues efforts to address...

GAMBIA: When the Lights Go Out, Anger Takes Over: The Government Must Answer

The Gambia Police Force has condemned the vandalism, arson and destruction of public property during protests over electricity shortages, urging citizens to express their...

GAMBIA: Over 30 Hours Without Power: Banjul Lawmaker Joins Residents’ Protest

A protest over prolonged electricity and water shortages in Banjul has intensified pressure on the authorities to address worsening disruptions to basic services, with...

GAMBIA: NAWEC Managing Director Appeals for Patience Amid Power Supply Challenges

National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) Managing Director Gallo Saidy has appealed to Gambians to remain patient as the utility company works to address...

GAMBIA: WIPO Copyright Treaty: What Does It Really Mean for Gambian Creators?

The National Assembly’s ratification of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty could mark an important turning point for copyright protection in The...

GAMBIA: Coalition 2026 Holds Unity Rally in Brikama

Coalition 2026, led by presidential candidate Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has taken its campaign for opposition unity to Brikama, holding a major unity rally as...

GAMBIA: Essa Faal Reportedly in Talks with NPP Over Alliance

Essa Mbye Faal, the APP-Sobeyaa presidential candidate, is in talks with President Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party (NPP) over a possible political alliance ahead...