After four months with the Ministry of Trade vacant, senior government officials have confirmed that Mod K. Ceesay, the former Chief of Staff and Minister at the Office of the President, has now been appointed as the country’s new Trade Minister. Ceesay previously served as permanent secretary at the ministries[Read More…]
Politics
Opposition Leader Says Gambian Politicians Are ‘Out Of Touch’
Opposition politician Ebrima Tabora Manneh has accused the country’s political elite of failing to understand the daily struggles facing ordinary Gambians. Speaking at a rally in Tujereng, the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) leader said citizens continue to grapple with rising hardship while many elected officials live comfortably. Manneh argued that[Read More…]
UDP Boycott Deepens Parliamentary Crisis Ahead Of 2026 Budget Approval
Opposition lawmakers from Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) refused to attend the session in which the 2026 National Budget was tabled, citing the detention of a senior member and their exclusion from meaningful debate. Leading the protest was Lamin Ceesay, Member of the National Assembly (NAM) for Kiang[Read More…]
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