The Government of the Gambia has expressed deep concern over an incident at the Bullock Military Border Post in the West Coast Region involving members of the Senegalese Armed Forces. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, July 16, 2026, when a section of the perimeter fence of a Gambia Armed[Read More…]
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Gambians Allege Abuse And Neglect In Turkish Detention
Gambian migrants recently released from detention in Türkiye have described what they say were appalling conditions, prolonged confinement, psychological distress and a lack of meaningful diplomatic support from their own government. Speaking to JollofNews, several survivors said they spent months in detention centres with limited access to communication, legal assistance[Read More…]
Gambia Begins Gamcel Privatisation As YCELL Takes 80% Stake In Ambitious Turnaround Plan
The government of the Gambia has taken a major step towards the privatisation of state-owned mobile operator Gamcel after its parent company, Gamtel, signed an agreement that will see private telecommunications operator YCELL acquire an 80% stake in the struggling mobile network. The agreement marks one of the most significant[Read More…]

