The UDP Party leader and presidential flag bearer, Hon. Ousainu Darboe, has challenged critics to convince him why his party should not lead the opposition coalition ahead of the December 2026 presidential election in an exclusive interview with Askanwi media.

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The trial of the shooting outside a popular nightclub in Fajara continued with a gripping witness testimony detailing how a dispute over laughing gas led to the discharge of a gun and one person injured.

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The Gambia Online Media Association (GOMA) has elected an Interim Committee (IC) with a one-year mandate to steer the affairs of the Association and engage various stakeholders, including the public, government, sister institutions, and partners.

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Chopwin is enhancing the gaming experience for Gambian players by introducing instant withdrawals. Players can now access their winnings immediately, enjoying the thrill of fast, secure, and convenient transactions.

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Police Prosecutor Commissioner Sanneh's application for a bench warrant to arrest Omar Camara was foiled after Camara arrived before the end of the court proceeding.

Commissioner Sanneh has been on a mission to re-arrest Gambian protestors. This was his second failed bench warrant application submitted to the court to arrest Gambian protestors in the space of three weeks.

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The court case in which a cook, Mam Jarra Jarjue, was allegedly burnt in the face with hot oil proceeded at the Kanifing Magistrate on Monday, 16th February 2026, where she recounted the injuries she sustained. After her narration, the prosecutor submitted photographs of her injuries showing burns all over her face, ears and mouth as evidence to the court.

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Winning big at an online casino often feels like a dream, but for Mr Abou Camara, it quickly became a reality. The lucky ChopWin player recently won an incredible D100,000, creating excitement not only for him but also for players across Gambia who enjoy online slot games and fast-paced casino entertainment.

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Residents of Sintet expressed profound gratitude to the Women in Leadership and Liberation (WILL) and partners for their intervention in renovating brand-new staff quarters for healthcare workers transforming life-saving service in the area.

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Yesterday, 11th February 2026, a group of human rights advocates issued a statement countering police claims that they failed to appear in court, prompting police to apply for their bench warrant and arrest.

According to the advocates the magistrate assigned to the case has passed away and no magistrate has been assigned to their case.

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On Wednesday, 4th February 2025, Askanwi’s court reporter travelled to the Banjul High Court to cover the continuation of a court proceeding that was adjourned together with three other court cases adjourned due to an interpreter refusing to take the oath.

Migrant smuggling is not currently criminalised under Gambian law, a gap that severely limits the ability of authorities to prosecute those involved in facilitating irregular migration, according to Inspector Alkali Jammeh, a Lead Investigator at the Migration Unit of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID). However, our investigation reveals that since 2023, a Bill has been validated, which could criminalise smuggling but is currently languishing between cabinet ministers. More in the news report.

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has launched three major media policy documents aimed at strengthening professionalism, ethics, and accountability in journalism, with its President, Ms Isatou Keita, urging journalists to strictly comply with the new frameworks to rebuild and safeguard public trust in the media.

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The Gambia’s Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Mod K. Ceesay, has issued a press statement announcing that the cement excise duty will be reinstated from D30 to D180 per 50 kg bag, effective 1st February 2026.

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The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, under the leadership of newly sworn-in Minister Hon. Mod K. Ceesay, has issued a series of press releases announcing the moratorium on onions and potatoes and the reinstatement of excise duties on the importation of bagged cement.

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Monrovia, 29th January 2026 — Choplife Gaming, a pan-African digital entertainment and gaming group, has secured a license to operate online sports betting and casino services in Liberia, marking its official entry into the Liberian market.

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In a decisive move to address the ongoing teachers’ strike in Region Two East, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Habibatou Drammeh, conducted an unannounced inspection of schools affected on Thursday, 29th January 2026.

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Health authorities across South Asia are on heightened alert following the confirmation of the new Nipah virus cases in India’s West Bengal state in late December 2025. The outbreak, which has claimed two lives, has prompted Nepal to intensify screening at its borders amid growing concern over the virus’s deadly potential.

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Residents of Sambang Fula in Niamina have recounted experiences of victimisation during the era of former President Yahya Jammeh, as the Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations (Victims’ Center) continued its Musical Caravan outreach involving community dialogue and public engagement.

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The Gambia Centre for Victims of Human Rights Violations (Victims’ Center) has completed Phase Two of its nationwide Musical Caravan outreach across the North Bank Region (NBR), Central River Region (CRR), and Upper River Region (URR), marking a major milestone in efforts to deepen grassroots engagement on transitional justice in The Gambia.

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Fast, mobile-optimized gaming now available in Gambia

ChopWIN, the online casino platform now available in Gambia, is introducing Instant Win Crash Games for players looking for fast, thrilling gameplay. These games allow users to place bets and win instantly, adding excitement to the Gambian online gaming scene.