A sharp political confrontation erupted in the National Assembly on Friday after lawmakers from the United Democratic Party (UDP) boycotted the 2026 budget speech delivered by the Minister of Finance. Their absence followed a public call from Yankuba Darboe, the Chairman of Brikama Area Council, urging UDP National Assembly Members[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
Minister Keita Presents 2026 Budget With Focus On Gambian Wellbeing
Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy KM Keita has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, outlining a budget aimed at improving the living standards of Gambians and strengthening economic gains. Presenting the budget on Friday, Minister Keita said the country’s economic outlook remains positive, with real GDP[Read More…]
Barrow Rebukes Banjul MP, Vows $43M Capital Overhaul
On the final day of a nationwide tour, President Adama Barrow issued a sharp response to criticism from Modou Lamin B. Bah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Banjul North, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transforming the capital and making clear that he will not be swayed by what he[Read More…]
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