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Liberian Ambassador Presents Credentials, Meets Community in The Gambia

By: Yunus S. Saliu The newly accredited Liberian Ambassador to The Gambia, His Excellency Ali Sylla, on Friday, 12th September 2025, officially presented his credentials to President Adama Barrow at the State House in Banjul. Shortly after the formal presentation, Ambassador Sylla held a meeting with the Liberian community in The Gambia at the Sand Beach Holiday Resort in Kololi. During the event, he officially introduced the newly appointed Hon…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Barrow welcomes 5 new ambassadors to strengthen Int’l relations

Accepting the credentials, President Barrow highlighted the significance of the ceremony as reaffirmation of the bonds of friendship between The Gambia and the Ambassadors’ respective nations. “It also reflects our collective commitment to advancing shared values—peace, mutual respect and prosperity for our people”. He noted The President underscored his government’s commitment to enhancing both bilateral and multilateral relations, identifying …Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Turning Senegal's New Visa Policy Into Gambia's Economic Opportunity – The Standard Newspaper

By Dr Alieu O Faal In August 2025, Senegal introduced a new visa regime based on the principle of reciprocity: citizens of countries that require visas for Senegalese nationals must now obtain a visa before entering Senegal. This list includes major markets such as the United States, China, France, and several other European nations. While Senegal anticipates substantial revenue from the e-visa system, the policy has already begun to take a toll…Banjul · Banjul See the Story

Manchester United keen on signing Musa Ann

Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are closely monitoring Musa Ann ahead of a potential transfer.The Red Devils are constantly on the lookout for young players with massive potential, and they seem to have found a gem in Africa. According to a report from Football Insider, United are scouting Gambian defensive sensation Musa Ann and could make a move for him in the near future.Man United building for the futureWhile Amorim’s focus is on strengthen…Manchester United · Banjul Read Article

Court Hears Senior Police Testimony in Anti-PURA Price Floor Protesters' Trial – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Nelson Manneh Chief Inspector Alasana Ebrima Bah of the Gambia Police Force appeared on Thursday, September 11, 2025, before Magistrate Thomas Touray at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court to testify in the ongoing trial concerning protests against the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) new mobile data price floor. Chief Inspector Bah, a resident of Banjul and officer attached to the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) headquarters in Kani…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Mps Question Justice Minister over Allocation of D30 Million to Reparations Commission

By: Binta Jaiteh Members of the National Assembly on Tuesday questioned Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow about the Dh30 million allocated to the newly established Reparations Commission. The issue arose during the oral question session for ministers, with Banjul North MP Muhammed Bah initiating the exchange. “We are almost in the third quarter of the year, and from what I understand, the newly established Reparations Commiss…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

FPAC demands special prosecutor for corrupt officials

“The government, in consultation with the National Assembly, must set up a Special Prosecutor with the power, resources, and operational autonomy to investigate and prosecute financial malfeasance,” the report declared. “Without such an office, corruption will remain a merry-go-round of reports without consequences.” The report further recommends a radical shift in accountability. Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments rather than the Ac…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Superintendent Bah testifies in PURA protesters’ case

Inspector Baba Jallow was the leading the witness. In his testimony, the witness told the court that on the 22nd August, 2025, he was on duty and he received some communication from Commander Lamin Sarr that there were some people gathering around PURA area unlawfully, and was ordered to go there to disperse them. “We went there and when we alighted, we found an unlawful assembly. Commander Sarr then engaged them. I also told them that their be…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Coalition de Groupes de Pression Condamne Collectivement la Hausse des Prix de Données de la PURA

Par: Isatou Sarr Une coalition de trois groupes de pression a condamné mardi l’Autorité de régulation des services publics (PURA) pour son imposition récente d’un prix minimum de 50 dalasis par gigaoctet (GB) de données. Le Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ), Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) et Team Gom Sa Bopa ont qualifié la décision de la PURA « d’anti-consommateur et manquant de transparence ». Lors d’une confér…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

MPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID Scheme

During the oral question session, Hon. Assan Touray, Member for Bakau, standing in for the Honourable Member for Lower Badibu challenged the Minister to explain why ID issuance had been prioritised in countries such as Mauritania, Gabon, and Togo, while citizens in Banjul, Brikama, and Barra still struggle to obtain theirs. In response, Minister Sanyang cited Section 17 of the Nationality and Citizenship Act, affirming that all Gambians over the…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

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Liberian Ambassador Presents Credentials, Meets Community in The Gambia

Barrow welcomes 5 new ambassadors to strengthen Int’l relations

Turning Senegal's New Visa Policy Into Gambia's Economic Opportunity – The Standard Newspaper

Manchester United keen on signing Musa Ann

Court Hears Senior Police Testimony in Anti-PURA Price Floor Protesters' Trial – Foroyaa Newspaper

Mps Question Justice Minister over Allocation of D30 Million to Reparations Commission

FPAC demands special prosecutor for corrupt officials

Superintendent Bah testifies in PURA protesters’ case

Coalition de Groupes de Pression Condamne Collectivement la Hausse des Prix de Données de la PURA

MPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID Scheme

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Liberian Ambassador Presents Credentials, Meets Community in The Gambia

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Turning Senegal's New Visa Policy Into Gambia's Economic Opportunity – The Standard Newspaper

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Court Hears Senior Police Testimony in Anti-PURA Price Floor Protesters' Trial – Foroyaa Newspaper

Mps Question Justice Minister over Allocation of D30 Million to Reparations Commission

FPAC demands special prosecutor for corrupt officials

Superintendent Bah testifies in PURA protesters’ case

Coalition de Groupes de Pression Condamne Collectivement la Hausse des Prix de Données de la PURA

MPs Question Interior Minister Over Controversial Overseas ID Scheme