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GAMBIA: UDP Insists on Darboe Leading Any Coalition

A senior official from the United Democratic Party stated that the party will only join a political coalition if its longtime leader, Ousainou Darboe,...

GAMBIA: President Barrow Condemns Irregular Migration, Claims all Gambians Eat Three Meals Daily

President Adama Barrow has emphasized that all Gambians have access to regular meals while firmly condemning irregular migration—locally known as the “Backway.” During the sixth...

GAMBIA: Barrow Greenlights Brufut Market, Funds Women’s Empowerment

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, President Adama Barrow met with a delegation from Brufut in Kombo North to discuss important issues impacting the community...

GAMBIA: PDOIS Accuses NPP Allies of Losing Independence and Becoming Subordinate

Parties affiliated with the ruling National People's Party (NPP) have been accused by Halifa Sallah, Secretary General of the People's Democratic Organization for Independence...

GAMBIA: December 30: A Day of Courage and Conscience

Today marks the 11th anniversary of the ultimate sacrifice made by conscientious and patriotic Gambians who rose in 2014 to liberate their motherland from...

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Phase Two of The University of The Gambia (UTG) Faraba Banta Campus was officially opened by President Adama Barrow, who hailed the construction as...

GAMBIA: EULOGY: Old Man Musing: Rest In Peace Lawyer Sillah

In Evergreen Loving Memory Of A Learned Silk And Senior Gambian Advocate, A True National Icon, A Legendary Statesman, A Quintessential Public Servant And...

GAMBIA: Has Abou Jeng, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Become the Latest Casualty within President Adama Barrow’s Inner Circle?

The Open Gambia Platform has received information from multiple contacts within State House suggesting that Abou Jeng is on the verge of being removed...

GAMBIA: Strong Commitment: 18 Gambian Parties Pledge to Enhance Women’s Political Involvement

In one of the largest cross-party accords on gender changes in the nation's recent history, eighteen of The Gambia's twenty-two registered political parties have...

GAMBIA: Lawmakers Secure Bigger Pensions and Gratuities as National Assembly Approves Bill

On Wednesday, The Gambia’s National Assembly approved the National Assembly Salaries and Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2025. This legislation seeks increase gratuity and pension benefits...

GAMBIA: Part 2: What are the Facts on the $19.4 Million Arrears Payment Controversy to Karpower?

Since last week's ongoing controversy over the KARPOWER deal, with a different narrative from the state whenever they come out to hoodwink us, Open...

GAMBIA: Part 1: NAWEC’s Karpowership Deal Under Scrutiny

Part one.Open Gambia Platform received Information from a trusted whistleblower within the statehouse, revealing background information on the National Electricity and Water Company (NAWEC)...

GAMBIA: Cement Prices Stay Sky-High Even After Cross-Border Import Ban Lifted

Market prices are still remarkably high one week after the Gambia government repealed the ban on cross-border cement imports that was put in place...

GAMBIA: Inspiring Change: Lamin J. Darboe’s First Gunjur Rally Focuses on Transparency and Community Growth

As the nation prepares for the 2026 presidential election, Lamin J. Darboe, the leader of the opposition National Unity Party, used his first political...

GAMBIA: Dr. Ceesay Claims no Increase on Irregular Migration, Just Heightened Media Coverage

Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, stated that the issue of irregular migration, referred to locally as “Backway,” has...

GAMBIA: Historic Approval: National Assembly Endorses D43.49 Billion Budget for 2026

On Tuesday, the National Assembly approved a national budget of D43.49 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, wrapping up six weeks of thorough examination...