Manjai Seeks Government’s Intervention to Resolve Park Dispute Despite Taking It to Court
Leaders of the Manjai community have appealed to President Adama Barrow to intervene in a long-running dispute over the ownership and control of the Father Gough Sports Complex, commonly known as Manjai Park, after government-led efforts through the Ministry of Lands and the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) failed to satisfy them in recent months.
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Gambia Inter-Religious Council Engages Stakeholders to Promote Peace Ahead of 2026 Elections
As The Gambia prepares for the 5th December 2026 presidential election, the Gambia Inter-Religious Council (GIRC) convened religious leaders, community representatives and social media influencers to develop messages focused on child protection, peaceful coexistence and social stability on Thursday 22nd October 2026.
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Coalition 2026 Unveils Manifesto, Promises Sweeping Reforms
Coalition 2026, led by presidential flag bearer Talib Ahmed Bensouda, launched its manifesto on Thursday, 22nd October 2026, at the Prime Atlantic Hotel in Banjul, outlining a series of proposed reforms aimed at addressing the cost of living, unemployment, corruption, healthcare, education and economic development.
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Team Gambia Grand Coalition Promises New Constitution Within Five Years
Team Gambia Grand Coalition 2026 has unveiled an ambitious political reform agenda, including a new constitution, a two-term presidential limit, increased representation for women and a commitment to reduce poverty within five years if elected into government.
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Police Restrict Opposition Campaigns Due to President Barrow’s Meet the People’s Tour
The recently concluded Meet the People’s Tour of President Adama Barrow has sparked constitutional concerns after two opposition parties accused the police of denying them permission to conduct political activities until the tour's conclusion.
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GALA Raises Concerns Over “Unacceptable ID Card Situation”
Askanwi Media sought clarification from the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ansumana Cham, regarding concerns raised by Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) over the current ID Card situation.
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UNDP Launches e-Monitor Plus Platform to Safeguard Electoral Information Integrity in The Gambia
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and civil society organisations have underscored the importance of information integrity in protecting public trust and promoting peaceful, credible and inclusive elections in The Gambia ahead of the 5th December 2026 Presidential elections.
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Coffee Seller Pleads Guilty to Defiling a Minor
A coffee seller, Momodou Salieu Jallow, has been remanded at Mile 2 Prison pending sentencing after pleading guilty to a charge of defilement of a minor, which leads to pregnancy. Jallow appeared before Magistrate B. Sowe on 14th October 2026 and pleaded guilty to the charge brought under Section 5(1) of the Sexual Offences Act, 2013.
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GPU Engages Police on Safety of Journalists Ahead of December Presidential Election
The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in collaboration with the global network promoting and defending freedom of expression, IFEX, convened a training and dialogue session for journalists and police officers to strengthen cooperation and promote the safety of journalists ahead of The Gambia’s 5th December 2026 presidential election.
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Convicted Thief Sold D35,000 Motorbike for D3,000
The Kanifing Magistrate’s Court has fined Mbye Ceesay D100,000 for stealing a motorbike valued at D35,000 in Kololi and selling it for just D3,000. Ceesay, who pleaded guilty to the theft, admitted selling the 'Jakarta' motorbike belonging to Muhammed Jallow to a man identified as Badou. The motorbike has not been recovered.
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Kanifing Magistrate Court Grants Samba Keita D150,000 Bail in Cannabis Possession Case
The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has granted Samba Keita bail in the sum of D150,000 in a case involving the alleged possession of 870 grammes of cannabis sativa, a prohibited drug under Gambian law.
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‘Politics Is Not Just for Men’: says Kotu-Manjai Women Ahead of Presidential Elections
As The Gambia approaches three upcoming elections from December 2026 to June 2027, women in Kotu-Manjai are calling for greater opportunities to participate in politics, warning that gender stereotypes, violence, and fear continue to undermine their role in leadership and decision-making.
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Mahawa Cham Case: ECOWAS Court Adopts Amicable Settlement for Jammeh Era Unlawful Killing
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has adopted as a Consent Judgment an amicable settlement reached between the Government of the Republic of The Gambia and eight family members of Mahawa Cham in the case of Binta Jarju, Isatou Fatty, Lamin Cham, Bakary Cham, Fatou Cham, Kaddy Cham, Omar Cham and Limam Cham v. The Republic of The Gambia.
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New ECOWAS Judges Sworn in for Four Years
New Judges of the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been sworn into office for a four-year, non-renewable tenure by the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal at a ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria on 6 October 2026.
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Gambian Security Institutions Validate Guiding Principles for Border Officials
Gambian Security Institutions validated a set of Guiding Principles and Professional Standards for Border Officials aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability, and people-centred border management across the country’s border crossing points.
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Man Remanded for Assaulting Brother Suffering From Mental Health with Cutlass
The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has remanded one Tamsir Secka to Mile 2 Central Prison after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his younger brother, Musa Secka, with a cutlass, causing grievous bodily harm.
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Alleged Murder Case Involving Mustapha Mboge Transferred to High Court
The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court has transferred a murder case involving one Mustapha Mboge to the Special Criminal Division of the High Court for trial after determining that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.
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Jammeh Potomac Mansion Funds: Reparations Commission Releases More Details
The Gambia Reparations Commission wishes to inform the victim community and the general public about the current status of USD 2,507,911.73 (Two Million, Five Hundred and Seven Thousand, Nine Hundred and Eleven US dollars and Seventy-Three Cents) recovered from the forfeiture and sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s Potomac property in the United States of America.
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Nfamara Marong Testifies Over D600,000 Hajj Payment in Kanimang Fraud Case
Prosecution witnesses Nfamara Marong of Madiana and Yankuba Sanneh of Manjai Kunda have told the Banjul Magistrates’ Court that they paid D600,000 to Ejaba Travelling Agency for Hajj arrangements that ultimately did not materialize.
The testimonies were heard on Monday, 28th September 2026, as prosecution witnesses continued to testify in the ongoing alleged Hajj fraud case involving Kanimang Bojang and his company, Ejaba Travelling Agency.
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National Land Policy Steering Committee Launched to Strengthen Land Governance
The Government has launched the National Land Policy Steering Committee to oversee and support the implementation of the country’s National Land Policy nearly ten months after it was launched.
The Steering Committee was launched on Monday, 28th September 2026, as the government seeks to strengthen land governance, improve land administration, and address longstanding challenges surrounding land ownership and disputes.
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