The latest news from Gambia, summarised in English from the local press: politics, business, society, culture and sport. 19 articles published.
The Gambia’s Under-20 side began the West African zonal tournament with a 0-0 draw against Liberia. Despite having plenty of possession, the Young Scorpions lacked attacking creativity, while Guinea beat Mali 1-0 in the other Group A match, Gambiana reports.
Source: Gambiana
Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party and candidate of the Gambia First Coalition, still believes an alliance of opposition groups is possible before December’s presidential election. He says differences over the choice of a candidate can be overcome and is confident President Adama Barrow can be defeated, according to Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
Twelve bodies have been recovered off Jinack Kajata, in Gambia’s North Bank region, after a boat accident involving migrants attempting to reach the Atlantic route. Searches are continuing for possible missing people, while the Gambia Red Cross is supporting families and residents, according to Gambiana.
Source: Gambiana
Lamin J.K. Sanneh, deputy social affairs official of Gambia’s United Democratic Party, accuses the government of prioritising hospital construction over medicines and essential care. He advocated redirecting health spending during a discussion broadcast on the party’s official Facebook page, reports Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
The alkalo of Latrikunda German, Alhaji Omar M.O. Faal, says he issued 132 voter attestations during the 2026 supplementary registration, not 13,000. He says only two attestations are being challenged before the Kanifing review tribunal and calls for the figures to be checked with the Gambian Independent Electoral Commission, according to his statement.
Source: Gambiana
Gambian lawmaker Lamin Ceesay is asking political allies of President Adama Barrow to reimburse expenses incurred during the head of state’s national tour. He believes public funds should not cover their fuel, accommodation or allowances, according to statements to Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
Gambia’s Auditor General Cherno Amadou Sowe urged journalists to improve the accuracy and fairness of their reports on public audits. He was speaking at an annual forum organised by the National Audit Office to improve understanding of audit reports, Kerr Fatou reports.
Source: Kerr Fatou
Abubacarr Trawalley of the Gambian eye-care service recommends hygiene measures to curb the spread of conjunctivitis, known as “Apollo”. He advises regular handwashing and not sharing towels or eye drops; the recommendations were issued in a health advisory reported by Gambiana.
Source: Gambiana
Gambia’s police force received a delegation from Nigeria’s Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Banjul, which was visiting to study regional security cooperation. Discussions focused on cross-border community engagement and public safety, according to Gambiana.
Source: Gambiana
Gambian candidate Talib Ahmed Bensouda says the dalasi could reach 1,000 units for a given amount in CFA francs if President Adama Barrow wins another term. He accuses the government’s economic policy of having already sharply increased the exchange rate, Kerr Fatou reports.
Source: Kerr Fatou
Guinea-Bissau’s ambassador to The Gambia, Luís Camará de Barros, received his new Turkish counterpart, Özgür Gökmen, in Banjul. The two diplomats discussed bilateral cooperation, their historic ties and the functioning of the diplomatic community, according to a note from the Bissau-Guinean embassy relayed by ANG.
Source: Ang
The Gambia Immigration Department denies losing access to national identity card data and says the servers remain in the country. The administration explains that the controversy stems from a misinterpretation of court testimony and says it continues to protect identity records, according to its statement.
Source: Gambiana
Gambian President Adama Barrow has not dismissed Energy Minister Nani Juwara or the managing director of the national water and electricity company, Gallo Saidy. Government officials confirmed they remained in office, as the country has suffered lengthy power cuts for several months, according to Malagen.
Source: Malagen
The Gambia Tourism Board has warned against unauthorised land sales in the Tourism Development Area between Kotu and Kartong. It reminded the public that the state-owned land is managed by the board and that buyers must check its status directly before making any payment or starting a project, according to Gambiana.
Source: Gambiana
The Gambia is paying tribute to Musa Afia Ngum, a singer and cultural figure who died on 11 October 2015 after a final musical performance. Eleven years after his death, his work continues to be presented as a major moral and cultural legacy for the people of Senegambia, according to Gambiana.
Source: Gambiana
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, mayor of Kanifing and a Gambian presidential candidate, promises to make farmers the country’s wealthiest people if elected. At a rally in Basse Mansajang, he criticised groundnut prices and the rising cost of cement, according to Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
The Gambian government condemns attacks attributed to Houthi rebels on two international airports in Saudi Arabia, which caused deaths, injuries and property damage. The Gambian Foreign Ministry reaffirms its support for Riyadh and offers condolences to the families, according to an official statement.
Source: Kerr Fatou
The Spanish branch of Gambia’s United Democratic Party raised 4 million dalasis at a fundraiser to finance its campaign for the December 2026 presidential election. Brikama Regional Council chairman Yankuba Darboe said the funds should preserve the party’s independence, according to Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
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