One of the capital city’s last remaining hotels, Prime Atlantic Hotel, is at the center of a legal dispute before the High Court in Banjul over allegations of double-booking events at their venue for the same date.

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Conflict in southern Senegal has led to the temporary closure of several Gambian schools in the Foni area along the border between the two countries. Hon Gibba for Foni Kansala raised a matter of the day, debating the issue in parliament.

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A high-profile criminal case that has gripped the nation since 2023 reached a dramatic conclusion on 1st April 2026, as Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, were finally released from state custody following a High Court acquittal, public protests, and mounting pressure on authorities.

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Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has sharply criticised UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch following her remarks dismissing the idea that UK should not be financially accountable for the transatlantic slave trade.

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Six Gambian opposition leaders of the APP Sobeyaa, GFA, NUP, Tabax Rewmi, UDP, and UMC have issued a press release under the APeX Coalition Building Project urging Gambians to register to vote as coalition-building talks proceed.

The presser noted that “discussions are now ongoing on the selection of a coalition flagbearer through a democratic and transparent process.”

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In a case that continues to raise questions about accountability for the deaths of over 80 children, the Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr Mustapha Bittaye, has told the High Court that he believes the government bears just 1% responsibility for the tragedy.

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The Never Again Network issued a statement declaring their opposition to President Adama Barrow’s third-term bid and joined the chorus of voices opposed to the planned media regulation laws.

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Another exciting moment has just been recorded on ChopWin. One lucky player managed to land an incredible payout while playing the popular crash game Aviator, turning a relatively small bet into a massive reward.

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The Online Media Association of The Gambia has issued a statement urging the government to withdraw its draft accreditation policy and broadcasting and online content regulations, which it says will usurp the mandate of the Gambia Press Union and the Media Council of The Gambia.

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Former National Assembly Member for Basse Constituency and current Gambian Counsellor in Paris, Hon. Muhamed Magassy, has unveiled plans to organise a cultural fundraising festival in Paris aimed at mobilising resources to build a multi-purpose skills centre in the Upper River Region (URR). The former MP made this announcement at an Iftar event held at his residence in Brikama Kabafita.

At the monthly stakeholder forum held at the OIC Conference Center in Bijilo, the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Joseph Colley, on Tuesday, 10th March 2026, revealed that the Commission plans to introduce a serialised attestation system for the upcoming voter registration process.

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Magistrate A. Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrate Court heard testimony from a witness, Muhammed Sallah, who stated that he paid D100,000 to Manjang Cham and signed documents without being aware of their content. Cham is currently facing charges of visa fraud, accused of deceiving approximately 23 individuals by promising to secure visas for them.

At the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) monthly stakeholder forum held on 10th March 2026, concerns were raised regarding the growing number of political parties in the country and the commission’s capacity to effectively manage them.

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The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice has issued a statement showing solidarity with a statement from former Gambia Press Union presidents warning that the government plans to control the media through a new policy and a regulation.

In their statement, EFSCRJ argues that the hard-won freedoms and democracy will be weakened by the government’s permission-journalism regime.

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Five former presidents of the Gambia Press Union have issued a warning on the government’s plans to introduce state-controlled registration and accreditation of journalists through the National Press Accreditation Policy and the Broadcasting and Online Content Regulations, 2025.

The former presidents argue that this will empower executive discretion and plunge the country back into the dark days of permission-based journalism.

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The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) hosted its annual validation workshop on the 2025 State of Human Rights Report today, 9th March 2026. Attended by various stakeholders from civil society organisations, law enforcement officers, and others, Solicitor General Mr Hussein Thomasi’s statement was not delivered because he failed to attend.

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The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial continued on 29th February 2026 at the High Court in Banjul before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, with renewed cross-examination of the Director of Health Services, Dr Bittaye, shedding light on regulatory challenges within the country’s pharmaceutical system.

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Inconsistencies in the widely followed trial of an alleged shooting outside a Fajara nightclub after a disagreement over the sale of laughing gas were the main bone of contention on 4th March 2026, as the defence’s objection to the witness statement was overruled.

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ChopWin is now making it easier for players in Gambia to fund their accounts and start gaming immediately. The platform supports fast, secure deposit options that allow players to jump straight into their favourite games, including crash games, lightweight slots, and instant win titles.

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The National Food Security Corporation Bill 2025 is currently facing parliamentary review and was tabled in Parliament for consideration on 3rd March 2026.

The bill proposes the establishment of the National Food Security Corporation, commencing with a value of D1 billion, which was doubled after a member’s recommendation.

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