Politics
Former Jimara NAM Alhagie H. Sowe Defects To NPP, Backs Barrow’s 2026 Re-election Bid
Former National Assembly Member (NAM) for Jimara District, Alhagie H. Sowe, has officially joined the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), declaring his support for President Adama Barrow ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election. Speaking to JollofNews on Monday from his home village of Sare Kokeh in the Upper River[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia Urges OIC To Boost Support For Women In Conflict Zones
The Gambia has called on member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to strengthen collective efforts to protect and empower women and girls affected by armed conflict across the Muslim world, with particular attention to the humanitarian crisis in Palestine. The appeal was made on Monday by Habib[Read More…]
African News
Manufacturing Holds The Key To Africa’s 20 Million Annual Jobs Challenge – Dangote
Africa must place industrialisation and manufacturing at the centre of its economic agenda if it hopes to create enough jobs for its rapidly growing youth population, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Alhaji Aliko Mohammad Dangote, has said. Speaking at the African Caucus 2026 meeting held at the[Read More…]
Editorial
Will Navy Under CDS Gomez Cease Cashing In On ‘Backway’?
The seeming inability of The Gambia Government to put an end to the deaths of young Gambians in high seas could be also traced to the lucrative nature of the business of irregular migration to not only traffickers, but also the marines unit of The Gambia’s military. The Navy has[Read More…]
Opinion
Safeguarding Gambia’s Electoral Integrity Requires More Than Addressing The Irregularities In The Voter Register
Public confidence in the electoral system depends on transparency, accountability and the consistent application of electoral laws free from political influence or overreach. Safeguarding and maintaining the integrity of the voters’ register is a statutory responsibility of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and underpin credible elections and democratic governance and[Read More…]
Sports
Gambia Suffer 3-1 Defeat To Iran Despite Strong First-Half Display
The Gambia surrendered a first-half lead to suffer a 3-1 defeat against Iran in an international friendly played in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. The Scorpions made an encouraging start and took the lead before halftime through captain Omar Colley, who found the net to put Gambia ahead against the Asian[Read More…]
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