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04/12/2025

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) today announced a ban on musicians and entertainers whose songs contain vulgar, indecent, or immoral content from performing in schools.

Alhamdulilah!

Source - What’s On Gambia.

04/12/2025

Today, senior lawyer and United Democratic Party (UDP) National Executive Member Borry S. Touray is being questioned at the Gambia Police Force Headquarters in Banjul after remarks he made at a recent political gathering drew police attention.

A police water cannon vehicle is positioned outside the headquarters as UDP supporters and other sympathisers gather to express their frustration, many arguing that his comments were taken out of context and misrepresented by political actors and the state broadcaster in a way they believe unnecessarily escalated the situation.

Politician Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, a former Secretary to the Janneh Commission, reacted publicly after visiting the scene, posting on Facebook: “What’s happening to Borry, I just came to police Headquarters, barricades everywhere. A policeman told me he is not inside?”

Supporters are also questioning why Touray is being interrogated, pointing to remarks made at some National People’s Party (NPP) rallies that they say were also derogatory, yet have not attracted similar police action.

Source - The Fatu Network.

28/11/2025

MC Cham Sr., Last Surviving Delegate to Gambia’s Independence Talks, Dies at Home

MC Cham Sr., the final surviving member of the Gambian delegation to the landmark Marlborough Conference that negotiated the country’s independence from Britain, died on Friday at his home in Banjul, a family source said.

Mr. Cham died shortly after Friday prayers following a brief illness, the family said. Details of the funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

As a delegate to the Marlborough Conference, Mr. Cham helped shape the negotiations that paved the way for The Gambia’s emergence as a sovereign nation in 1965. His death closes the chapter on a generation of political figures who witnessed—and helped guide—the country’s transition to self-rule.

May Allah SWT forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

Source - Kerr Fatou.

07/11/2025

𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟗 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚, 𝐋𝐑𝐑

On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, Regional Governor Seedy Lamin Bah of the Lower River Region, together with Commissioner Musa Keita of the Regional Immigration Office in Soma, presided over the decoration ceremony of 29 newly promoted officers at Jarra Soma. The event was graced by Chief Yaya Jarjusey, Service Chiefs, and Senegalese counterparts.

Commissioner Keita described the promotion as a mark of trust and encouraged the beneficiaries to embrace the responsibilities and challenges that accompany their new ranks.

In his remarks, the Honourable Governor Seedy Lamin Bah urged the officers to remain steadfast and committed to safeguarding peace and national security. He emphasised the importance of upholding both national and international protocols in the ex*****on of their duties.

The ceremony concluded with a special award from the Regional Governor’s Office, recognising Sub-Inspector Isatou Bayo as the Most Disciplined Officer among the promoted staff. She received a cash prize, a complete pair of new uniform, and a certificate, as a token of appreciation and commendation for her discipline, dedication, and hard work.

Source: Gambia Immigration Department.

03/11/2025

Minister Badjie Urges Renewed Commitment at 3rd Senior Management Team Meeting

The Ministry of Youth & Sports today convened its 3rd Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting at the President’s International Award (PIA) Hall in Bakau, bringing together heads of departments and satellite institutions to review sector performance and chart the way forward.

In his opening remarks, the Honourable Minister Bakary Y. Badjie , commended the collective efforts of institutions while urging them to “redouble their commitment and work harder in delivering on the Ministry’s mandate to serve the young people of The Gambia.”
Minister Badjie emphasized that effective coordination and open communication across institutions remain vital for progress. “We must strengthen collaboration and ensure that we are all moving in the same direction. The challenges we face can only be overcome when we work together as one family with one vision,” he noted.

stay with us for more updates as the meeting unfolds.

Source: Ministry of Youth and Sports.

03/11/2025

Jammeh will today officially inform the President and the Speaker of the National Assembly about his return.

The letters will also be copied to ECOWAS, according to a press release from his party.

Source: What’s On Gambia.

31/10/2025

Three young professionals have been nominated to serve as commissioners for the country’s first Anti-Corruption Commission.

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰, an auditor at the National Audit Office, holds a Master’s degree in Auditing from Nanjing Audit University in China. He’s been nominated as the chairperson of the commission and is now waiting for the National Assembly to approve his appointment.

𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚, a police prosecutor who has also served in United Nations peacekeeping missions, holds an LLB from the University of The Gambia and a Master of Laws in Human Rights and Criminal Justice from the University of Aberdeen, UK.

𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐮 𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰, a senior magistrate at the Brusubi Magistrate’s Court, holds an LLB from the University of The Gambia. She joined the Judiciary in 2014 after being called to the bar.

Almameh and Isatou are also waiting for their nominations to be approved by the National Assembly.

Source: What’s On Gambia.

30/10/2025

New spokesperson for GEP

Ebrima Jatta has been appointed as the new Spokesperson of the Golden Era Party (GEP). Born and raised in Bundung Borehole, he is currently pursuing a degree in Political Science at the University of The Gambia.

Widely recognized for his activism, leadership, and community service, Ebrima also holds an Advanced Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations from the Management Development Institute (now Civil Service University). He is the Secretary General of the Bijilo Ward Development Committee, and was among the first cohort of University of The Gambia students to be certified by the Global Campus Network (Millennium Fellowship under the United Nations Academic Impact). A globally certified educator by the International Educators Trainers and Research Foundation, Ebrima is also a core founder and Secretary General of Health for Me Gambia.

He previously served as President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Students Association (UTG) and is a trained and certified public speaker through a U.S.-funded two-month program in 2022 at the American Corner’s Centre for Cultural Diplomacy.

In a statement, GEP said, “With Ebrima as our voice, we reaffirm our mission to build a New Gambia - one guided by truth, equity, and purposeful leadership. His intellect, humility, and unwavering work ethic embody the Golden Standard of Leadership we uphold at GEP.”

Source: What’s On Gambia.

25/10/2025

The United Democratic Party leader and flag bearer Hon Lawyer Ousainou Darboe has arrived in The Gambia from his on European tour.

PC: UDP Media Network.

25/10/2025

OBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT!
On behalf of the Party Leader, H.E. Ousainu Darboe, the Deputy Party Leader, Aji Yam Secka, the National President, Aji Yamundow Jaye Yabo and the Head of the Women's Wing, Aji Sukaina Kah, it is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jimbi Ceesay, former Female Youth Wing president and a member of the Central Committee.

Mrs. Ceesay passed away in a road accident while heading to Greater Banjul for the welcoming of her beloved Party Leader, H.E. Ousainu Darboe.

Although the arrangements for the welcoming of our Party Leader are too advanced to call them off, we will urge all our supporters to keep the event low key. The drummings and similar festivities will be cancelled.

We urge all to show restraint during the procession and above all we entreat you all to pray for our dear sister and friend, Jimbi Ceesay.

May Allah SWT forgive her shortcomings and grant her pride of place in Jannatul Firdaws.

May He, The Almighty, console and comfort her bereaved biological family and her larger UDP family. May Allah grant us all the fortitude to bear this immense loss and the wisdom to accept His will.

Our heartfelt condolences go to Jimbi's biological family, to H.E. Ousainu Darboe, the National Executive Committee and Central Committee members, the members, supporter and well-wishers of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Gambians, at large.

May Jannatul Firdaws be the final abode of our dear friend, Mrs Jimbi Ceesay.

Dr Lamin Manneh.
Source: UDP Media Network.

22/10/2025

Gambian community in Birmingham and Walsall mourns the demise of their beloved brother Mr Yaya Sanyang. The family hereby solicit your support financially to repatriate his body to The Gambia.

Hi , my name is Jerreh Manneh. We are heartbroken to share that my beloved… Jerreh Manneh needs your support for Yahya Sanyang ( help to repatriate back home)

20/10/2025

First Lady Inaugurates New Oxygen Plant to Boost Medical Care

With renewed determination towards quality health care delivery, First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art medical oxygen plant at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in Banjul on Monday.

The new plant will ensure a steady supply of high-purity medical oxygen for critical hospital services, from emergency treatments and surgeries to neonatology.

Speaking at the ceremony, the First Lady thanked President Adama Barrow for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment, stating “it is under his leadership that we continue to see tangible investments aimed at modernising our hospitals, training health workers, and ensuring that no Gambian is left behind when it comes to quality healthcare.”

H.E. Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow reiterated her commitment to supporting initiatives that promote maternal and child health, and ensure that the welfare of women and children remains at the centre of the national development agenda.

The Office of the First Lady continues to compliment the government’s effort in implementing transformative projects across the country.

Culled from Office of The First Lady The Gambia.