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GOV’T HIRES SPECIAL FLIGHT FOR SCORPIONS’ DOUBLE-HEADER AGAINST CÔTE D’IVOIRE

Sports 13 November 2026

Gov’t Hires Special Flight For Scorpions’ Double-Header Against Côte D’ivoire

The government of The Gambia has chartered a special flight to transport the national team to Côte d’Ivoire and back in the Match Day 3 of the African Nations Cup qualifiers in Group C which opened in Bouake last night and ends on 17th November at the Independence Stadium. A statement from the Ministry of […]

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Is Washington rethinking its relationship with Israel?

Opinions 13 November 2026

Is Washington Rethinking Its Relationship With Israel?

The midterms exposed a growing challenge to decades of US military and diplomatic support for Israel, with potentially lasting consequences for the alliance. When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eventually leaves office – and he may be on his way out sooner rather than later, following last month’s general election – he will leave behind […]

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Ndeye Anta Kebé: On the legacy of the legendary Ndiouga Kebé and ties to Gambia

Bantaba 7 August 2026

Ndeye Anta Kebé: On The Legacy Of The Legendary Ndiouga Kebé And Ties To Gambia

Babacar Kébé, known as Ndiouga or El Hadji Babacar Kébé, was a titan in the Senegalese business world. He was born in 1914 in Kebé Ndeuth in the Louga region and died on 13th March, 1984 in Dakar, and buried in Touba Mbacké. He was reputed to be among the richest men in Senegal during […]

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DP ends political alliance with NPP

Politics 5 October 2026

DP Ends Political Alliance With NPP

The Democratic Party (DP) has terminated its political alliance with the National People’s Party (NPP), saying its values, beliefs and political objectives no longer align with those of the ruling party. The decision was announced by DP leader Professor Dr Yusupha Dumbuya in a statement as political parties continue to position themselves ahead of the […]

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Welcome To The Spin Of Thrones 3 Grand Final With A Prize Pool Of €250,000!

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The Perils Of Untamed Entrepreneurial Ambitions: How Chasing Fame Over Fortune Can Lead To Financial Ruin

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GOV’T HIRES SPECIAL FLIGHT FOR SCORPIONS’ DOUBLE-HEADER AGAINST CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Sports13 November 2026

Gov’t Hires Special Flight For Scorpions’ Double-Header Against Côte D’ivoire

The government of The Gambia has chartered a special flight to transport the national team to Côte d’Ivoire and back in the Match Day 3 of the African Nations Cup qualifiers in Group C which opened in Bouake last night and ends on 17th November at the Independence Stadium. A statement from the Ministry of […]

Is Washington rethinking its relationship with Israel?
Opinions13 November 2026

Is Washington Rethinking Its Relationship With Israel?

The midterms exposed a growing challenge to decades of US military and diplomatic support for Israel, with potentially lasting consequences for the alliance. When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eventually leaves office – and he may be on his way out sooner rather than later, following last month’s general election – he will leave behind […]

Ndeye Anta Kebé: On the legacy of the legendary Ndiouga Kebé and ties to Gambia
Bantaba7 August 2026

Ndeye Anta Kebé: On The Legacy Of The Legendary Ndiouga Kebé And Ties To Gambia

Babacar Kébé, known as Ndiouga or El Hadji Babacar Kébé, was a titan in the Senegalese business world. He was born in 1914 in Kebé Ndeuth in the Louga region and died on 13th March, 1984 in Dakar, and buried in Touba Mbacké. He was reputed to be among the richest men in Senegal during […]

IEC ACCEPTS CANDIDACIES OF BARROW, DARBOE, BENSOUDA, DR TOURAY, SIMA
Gambia News13 November 2026

IEC Accepts Candidacies Of Barrow, Darboe, Bensouda, Dr Touray, Sima

The Independent Electoral Commission IEC has so far approved the nominations of president Adama Barrow of National People’s Party (NPP), Ousainu Darboe of United Democratic Party (UDP), Talib Bensouda of Unite, Modou Lamin Sima of Alliance of Progressive Citizens (APC) and Dr Isatou Touray Independent candidate to contest the December presidential election. With the exception […]

IEC processing 6 prospective presidential candidates
Gambia News13 November 2026

IEC Processing 6 Prospective Presidential Candidates

At least six presidential hopefuls, including five independent candidates, still have their nominations pending as the electoral commission conducts further verifications on the voter signatories they have provided. According to the IEC, the following candidates Lamin J Darbo, Bakary K Badjie, Almameh Gibba and Papa Secka, all independents, are yet to secure the required 5,000 […]

NDP, [GLP] leaders rejected for submitting invalid documents
Gambia News13 November 2026

NDP, GLP Leaders Rejected For Submitting Invalid Documents

The Independent Electoral Commission, IEC, has rejected the candidacy of National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Kebba Madi Bojang and the leader of Gambia Labour Party Bakusa Dukureh for failing to meet the qualifications by submitting unauthentic documents. IEC chairman Joseph Colley said Bojang was rejected due to the fact that the date of birth provided […]