Gambia News

GAMBIA: The fourth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly is Scheduled to Commence.

The Fourth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly will convene from November 15 to December 23, 2024, according to an official announcement from the...

GAMBIA: Ismaila Ceesay and his Shameless Lies Again

Apparently, I have managed to get under the skin of Ismaila Ceesay, and given that he claims he doesn’t respond to little people like...

GAMBIA: Brikama Area Council Gets New Garbage Trucks

In order to improve garbage collection services throughout the West Coast Region, the Brikama Area Council (BAC), led by Chairman Yankuba Darboe, has partnered...

GAMBIA: Protest in Support of the 2020 Draft Constitution

The police have given protesters against the highly criticized 2024 draft constitution a huge boost by allowing them to demonstrate in favor of the...

GAMBIA: Türkiye to Train some Gambian Judges and Magistrates

The Office of the Chief Justice is pleased to announce that the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in collaboration with the Justice Academy...

GAMBIA: GPU Validates, Train Journalists on Assault & Battery Guide

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) today began a two-day validation of a draft Assault and Battery Guide for Journalists as well as train 25...

GAMBIA: FPAC is Updated on Pending National Assembly Resolutions by the Vice President’s Office

On Wednesday, the Office of the Vice President addressed the Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly, providing the committee with...

GAMBIA: The Gambia’s Derailed Energy Plan – Dr. Ousman Gajigo

It should be obvious to anyone in The Gambia that we are heading in the wrong direction when it comes to addressing the country’s...

GAMBIA: Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant: A Response to Ismaila Ceesay

On Tuesday, Minister Ismaila Ceesay went on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez to rain invective on Alagie Saidy Barrow and my humble self, describing...

GAMBIA: NAWEC Staff Cry Out about Nepotism and Potential Corruption in Hiring the Procurement Manager.

Open Gambia Platform received allegations of Nepotism and the potential for corruption in the recent hiring of a procurement manager, who was handpicked by...

GAMBIA: President Barrow Needs Better Advice and Guidance

If the President was indeed committed to the freedom of the media why would the IGP to arrest these journalists in the first place,...

GAMBIA: PDOIS Fully Prepared for 2026 Presidential Election

In an interview with AG Radio, Mr. Edrissa Jallow expressed that his party is completely ready for the 2026 presidential elections. He offered a...

GAMBIA: UDP Seriously Concerned About The State Of The Independence Stadium

The United Democratic Party (UDP) seriously concerned about the state of the Independence Stadium and shares the frustrations of the Scorpions, Scorpion fans and...

GAMBIA: Will the Office of the IGP Grant Permit for the Protest Organized by CoPG?

The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) is a well-known advocacy group in the Gambia that works to promote the rule of law and strong...

GAMBIA: CAF Declares Gambia National Stadium Unfit. Gambia For All (GFA) Party Demands Accountability.

One has to wonder whether there is anyone in President Barrow’s government who knows, or ever heard of a check list of standards that...

GAMBIA: EFSCRJ Concerned with Decision to Grant Procurement Exemption to Public Bodies

The Edward Francis Small Centre for Right and Justice is deeply concerned about the decision of the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) and approved...