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GAMBIA: 61 Years of Independence. But Are We Truly Free?

Sixty-one years ago, we ended colonial rule and began to govern ourselves. But independence must mean more than a flag, an anthem, and annual...

GAMBIA: Cabinet Meeting Chaos: Physical Altercation Between Ministers Kieta and Sillah Unfolds Before President Barrow

On Saturday evening, Sulayman Ben Suwareh, known as Bun Dawda, a political analyst, appeared in a radio interview on AG Radio. He was posed many...

GAMBIA: Questioning Integrity: Political Analyst Alleges President Barrow and Associates Profit from Statehouse-Albayrak Deal

During a radio interview on Saturday evening, Sulayman Ben Suwareh, known as Bun Dawda, made an appearance on AG Radio. He was presented with...

GAMBIA: When Dreams Clash with Reality: Analyst Labels Barrow’s Brufut-Dubai Claim as Exaggeration

On Saturday night, Sulayman Ben Suwareh, also known as Bun Dawda, who had been on a 6-week break from all social media platforms, including...

GAMBIA: Janjanbureh’s Political Shift: Omar Jatto Jammeh Defects to the National People’s Party (NPP)

Janjanbureh's independent member of the National Assembly, Omar Jatto Jammeh, formally joined the ruling National People's Party on Friday. He said that his decision...

GAMBIA: Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Issues Cease-and-Desist Notice to Councillor Fallou Gallas Ceesay

Fallou Gallas Ceesay, a nominated councillor, has received a legal cease-and-desist order from Banjul's Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, intensifying a public battle over...

GAMBIA: Turo Darboe Vision Development and AMISURG Launch 11th Annual Free Surgical Camp in Farafenni

The Vision Development Foundation, in partnership with AMISURG, successfully commenced a free surgical operation camp at Farafenni General Hospital over the weekend. The initiative, fully...

GAMBIA: National Opinion Poll: 58% Say Third Term for Barrow Would Weaken Democracy

A new national opinion poll indicates that President Adama Barrow would be defeated in a presidential election if it were to take place at...

GAMBIA: Opening of 2026 Legal Year: Barrow Pledges Ongoing Backing for The Judiciary

Using the launch of The Gambia's 2026 Legal Year to lay out plans for judicial reform, accountability for historical abuses, and the ongoing modernization...

GAMBIA: Barrow Launches D50m Enterprise Fund Aimed at NPP Women

A D50 million entrepreneurship fund was introduced by President Adama Barrow on Saturday with the goal of strengthening National People's Party (NPP) women by...

GAMBIA: New Era for PDOIS: Suwaibou Touray Named Secretary General after Leadership Election

Hon. Suwaibou Touray has been elected as the next Secretary General of the People's Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS), which will govern...

GAMBIA: Dr. Jaye Ceesay Krubally Outlines the APEX Initiative’s Aims and Objectives

in an exclusive interview on AG Radio, Saturday night, Dr. Jays Ceesay Krubally, chairperson of the APEX Initiative, detailed the APEX's objectives. APEX acts as...

GAMBIA: Fire Breaks Out at EFSTH Pediatric Ward; Authorities: No Loss of Life Reported Yet

Early on Thursday, January 15, 2026, a fire broke out in the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital's (EFSTH) paediatric unit. There were no recorded...

GAMBIA: President Barrow Receives Updates on Affordable Housing for Gambians

A Briefing on Affordable Housing for Gambians Is Received by President Barrow and His Cabinet. During a meeting held at the State House in Banjul...

GAMBIA: Record Over Rhetoric: CoPG Urges Voters to Look at the Track Record as 2026 Nears

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) has called on voters to reject what it called empty political promises and make responsible, well-informed decisions as...

GAMBIA: Alkalo Removal Sparks Questions in Bantanjang

Lamin Tamba, the Alkalo of Bantanjang Village, has confirmed his dismissal by the governor of the West Coast Region, allegedly due to his backing...