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06/01/2026

The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), with support from The Gambia Police Force (GPF), on 6th January 2025 intercepted over 100 would-be migrants at Kamalo near Denton Bridge, Kanifing Municipality, as part of efforts to curb irregular migration.

Preliminary investigations are ongoing to determine the boat’s origin, point of departure, nationalities involved, and those suspected to be behind the operation. The intercepted individuals are being transported to the Tanji Migration Center for profiling and further processing.

The GID commends the GPF for their support and reaffirms its commitment to combating irregular migration while promoting safe, regular, and orderly migration pathways.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

A British national has tragically died after drowning while on holiday in The Gambia on New Year’s Eve.

Source- The Mirror

06/01/2026

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6th JANUARY 2026

06/01/2026

Mayor Talib Bensouda Lays Foundation for Bakoteh Fish Market Expansion

Today, Mayor Talib Bensouda laid the Foundation Stone for the expansion of Bakoteh Fish Market, adding an extra 3,745.16 m² of space to accommodate hundreds of vendors.

The first phase, costing D4.4 million, will provide street vendors with legitimate space within the market.

The ceremony was attended by Cllr Lamin Jammeh (Vice Chair of the Market Board), Deputy Mayor Binta Janneh Jallow, and CEO Pa Sait Ceesay. Vendors also praised Famara Jarjue, the newly appointed market manager, for his efforts in improving cleanliness and supporting traders.

06/01/2026

Ebrima Migration Situation Foundation, and African Migration Advisory Centre AMAC, in collaboration with the Gambia European Center for Jobs, Migration & Development Agency, held a National Press Conference at youth monument in west field on Monday, to present data on irregular migration in 2025.

The presser that brought together key stakeholders and actors in irregular migration. is Theme : “The Silent Tragedy: Gambian Youth Dying on the Road to Spain” “Backway to Spain: A National Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore” “Lost at Sea: Over 170 Lives Missing A Nation Demands Answers”.

More in this story by our reporter Sally fatty.

06/01/2026

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has reportedly arrested a Norwegian national, a Gambian, and several others across multiple locations between 2nd to 4th January 2026 for possession of suspected co***ne, cannabis, and other prohibited and controlled dugs. the updates shared on their page state that all the suspects are currently in custody while further investigations into their respective cases continues.
we have more in this report by Aminata Touray.

06/01/2026

The leader of APP Sobeya, Essa Mbye Faal, has accused the Barrow government of using agricultural support programmes for political purposes, while failing to ensure accountability for alleged corruption, during an interview on Coffee Time with Peter Gomez Monday.
More details are in this report prepared by Njemmeh Ndure.

06/01/2026

Fishmongers in Tanji River side in the West Coast Region continue to face challenges in the sector, which had a negative impact on their daily earnings.

Some women who had been in fish business over a decade shared their experience in fish business, which was married with sacrifices and challenges. speaking to our reporter at Tanji River sides, they called for support from the authorities
for the sustainability of their means of their daily income.
we have more in this report by Maimuna Samura.

06/01/2026

Brikama Area Council (BAC) has dismissed claims of a salary crisis as false. The council says all staff salaries for January–December 2025 were fully paid without taking any loans, and it entered 2026 with a surplus of over D2 million.

BAC also disclosed that it is owed nearly D4 million in outstanding payments. The council maintains that there are no unpaid salaries and challenged media houses to compare its performance with other councils.

06/01/2026

The UN in The Gambia expressed condolences following the tragic New Year’s Eve maritime incident off Jinack and, together with the Government and IOM, is providing immediate relief to survivors.

06/01/2026

At a political rally held Saturday in Madina Kanuma, North Bank Region, Citizens Alliance Party leader Dr. Ismaila Ceesay publicly applauded President Adama Barrow’s administration for what he described as tangible national development.
More details are in this story prepared by Njemmeh Ndure.