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"Diplomatic Passports to Macky and His family...": the Official Reaction of the Gambian Government

The Gambian government has denied, through its Ministry of Information, the recent accusations that Banjul has issued 20,000 diplomatic passports, including to relatives and former ministers of former Senegalese President Macky Sall. Gambian authorities "rebutt categorically the recent allegations of a Senegalese journalist and politician" and state that "Neither Macky Sall nor any member of his family have ever applied for or obtained a Gambian…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

The Gambia: ICJ and partners advocate for progress on the human rights of persons with disabilities

24 October 2025 During the ongoing 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), in Banjul, The Gambia, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) and its partners are undertaking a range of activities to convince African States to promote the human rights of persons with disabilities in line with their legal obligations under various international human rights law treaties, including the Protocol to t…Human Rights · Banjul Read Article

BICC Clarifies Reports of Purported LGBTQ+ Event at SDKJ-ICC

By: Isatou Sarr The Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre (SDKJ-ICC), managed by Banjul International Convention Centre Ltd (BICC), has clarified reports of a purported LGBTQ+ event allegedly held at the Centre on Wednesday, 22 October 2025. The clarification follows widespread social media posts showing roll-up banners at the venue. In a press release on Thursday, 23 October 2025, BICC stated that the banners were displayed b…LGBTQ+ · Banjul Read Article

GMSA Extends Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach to Greater Banjul

By Haddy Touray As part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the University of The Gambia Medical Students’ Association (UniGMSA), through Health and Gender Ministry, on Saturday, 18th October 2025, organized a one-day breast cancer awareness and screening outreach at the Youth Monument, Westfield in Kanifing Municipality. The initiative aimed to promote early detection, educate the public on breast cancer prevention, and provide…Breast Cancer · Banjul Read Article

Former cabinet secretary justifies presidential interference in Janneh Commission work

Counsel pressed him on whether such an act amounted to an interference with an independent commission established under the constitution. Drammeh, who served at the heart of executive decision-making under the Barrow administration, insisted that the motivation was noble, even if the method was flawed. “Yes, the process was wrong,” he conceded, “but the intention was right. We acted in the interest of the farming community.” He further explained…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Deputy Speaker Urges Lawmakers to Champion Women’s Rights

ECOWAS Recognizes The Gambia’s Pioneering Role In Advancing Social Protection

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-recognizes-the-gambias-pioneering-role-in-advancing-social-protection/The ECOWAS Commission has commended the Government of The Gambia for its leadership in hosting the Gambia International Social Protection Conference, held from October 20th to 22nd, 2025, in Banjul, The Gambia. The Commission praised the initiative as a milestone in ad…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

Recovered vehicles issued under shadowy orders – Witness reveals

“I was asked to take inventory of the vehicles recovered by Corporal Adama Njie, and his team,” he told the Committee. “Later, some of these vehicles were issued to State House and the State Intelligence Service under the instructions of General Hamat Cham and Commissioner Darboe.” Susso, a senior soldier, admitted that he took orders from Corporal Adama Njie, a junior mechanic who somehow found himself commanding operations at MSA. When pressed…Banjul · Banjul Read Article

People-centered Democracy: Ordinary Citizens Are Disconnected From The State – The Standard Newspaper

By Lamin Keita At the University of Notre Dame in London, I was asked to provide insights on perspectives regarding US democracy in challenging times, with a focus on a historical and comparative reflection. One area of interest is the key obstacles and discussions surrounding democracy in West Africa, which is the region I study. Dianne Pinderhughes’s speech prompts me to reflect on the complexities of democracy in the context of the relationsh…Democracy · Banjul Read Article

When One Dalasi Was Mightier Than Gold – The Standard Newspaper

By Kebeli Demba Nyima,Atlanta, GA I still vividly remember my days in primary school when twenty-five bututs could make a child feel rich. With that modest coin, my two siblings and I could buy enough snacks to last through lunch, and sometimes even save a few bututs for the walk home. Those were the years when the Gambian currency was as solid as the old baobab tree that stood beside our classroom. Back then, school life had its own version of …Gold · Banjul Read Article

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