Groundnut crops dropped this season, according to Agriculture Minister Demba Sabally's report to lawmakers. He blamed less rain and bad seeds kept by farmers for years. When Central Baddibu representative Sulayman Saho asked about paying farmers for their losses, Sabally made things clear. "We don't compensate farmers; we support them. We checked the whole country with help from the President's Office and disaster teams. We're working with FAO and World Bank to help farmers prepare for next season."
Sabally shared numbers showing groundnut yield fell fourteen percent per hectare. He explained that a three-week dry spell hurt crops badly. Low-quality seeds stored by farmers made things worse after planting. Lower Saloum member Sainey...
The opposition UDP attacked ruling NPP lawmakers for cutting out Clause 14 from a key elections bill. They claim the NPP tries to silence overseas Gambians who want voting rights. The NPP fired back that their decision came from reading the national constitution carefully. They pointed out that Section 39 connects voter sign-ups with actual physical districts inside the country.
NPP tossed the blame right back at UDP leaders. They reminded everyone UDP held majority power between 2018 and 2022 yet never pushed for diaspora voting during those years. NPP folks believe UDP suddenly cares about overseas voters just because they lost seats. UDP members reject these excuses as false and misleading arguments against fair democracy.
UDP...
The director of public prosecution cross-examined Ousainou Bojang Thursday at the High Court. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh watched as Bojang answered questions about allegedly killing two PIU officers. Bojang told everyone he worked as a security guard at Smiling Coast Lodge during his September 2023 arrest. He mentioned problems with Claudette Francis, a white woman who threatened to share his naked pictures online.
Bojang explained he learned about these threats from someone named Ousman Colley. He admitted he chatted with Claudette through video calls where they both appeared naked. Bojang believed she recorded him during these sessions. He reported everything to police officers at Senegambia station, specifically mentioning CID members...
The government yanked that big 2024 constitution bill from its scheduled March 27 reading. They said they need extra time to talk with more people about these changes. The International Institute for Democracy runs these talks right through former UN representative Mohammed Ibn Chambas. Lawmakers must restart from scratch during future meetings.
This constitution needs at least 42 votes from assembly members to move forward. The National People's Party lacks enough supporters to push it through alone. Chambas keeps working behind the scenes, trying to build bridges between ruling party members and United Democratic Party opponents. Everyone watches closely because this affects future voting rules.
President Adama Barrow met with...
Modou Lamin Sanyang died Friday morning at Abuko after a terrible road accident. He was a sports journalist and hosted the World Sports Daily on Star FM. His sudden death shocked people across the country, who shared memories about how he touched their lives. Many folks sent messages expressing their sadness to his family and friends.
Everyone respected Sanyang for his excellent sports coverage and journalistic dedication. Family members buried him in Kunkujang Keitaya, his hometown. His fellow journalists from both the Gambia Sports Journalists Association and the Gambia Press Union expressed deep sorrow after hearing the news of his passing. Friends and followers praised his work ethic.
Alpha Karaga runs Star FM/TV and spoke highly...
The Gambia rep for the Turkish Maarif Foundation, Ibrahim Hakkı Boyacı, explained they help talented students learn about Turkish schools and culture as a nonprofit. Students can continue their education overseas in Türkiye after graduating. The foundation started small back in 2018 with under 50 kids but needed bigger buildings as more families wanted spots for their children.
By 2025, student numbers jumped to 310 across all grade levels, according to Boyacı. The school celebrated its first graduating class in 2022. Of those graduates, 42 students finished their programs, and 13 moved on to attend Turkish universities. These students earned spots at top schools in Istanbul, Ankara, and Bursa, mainly studying economics and political...
ChildFund staff members recently traveled across The Gambia to check how their projects help rural communities. They looked closely at programs designed to boost education access for local families. Their "Zero Out of School Children" program gives money directly to parents and bicycles for kids, making school supplies and transportation much more affordable. These efforts have dramatically increased the number of children attending classes regularly, especially throughout the North Bank Region and Lower River Region.
Many parents told stories about how these cash payments made education possible despite money problems at home. One mom named Sira Sall mentioned her son performs really well in class because of this support. School...
Tensions have flared up again between the neighboring towns of Gunjur and Berending in Kombo South District. The Gambia feels deeply worried about this situation. They firmly believe fighting never solves anything. Instead, people need to find peaceful ways to fix their differences by talking things out.
WANEP asks everyone from both towns to stay calm and avoid saying things that might make matters worse. They especially urge young people not to act in ways that could turn violent. They want the government, community groups, and international partners to help them create lasting peace between these communities.
WANEP hasn't just talked - they've already taken action. With money from the European Union, they ran special training...
ZIFA just teamed up with 4 May International as the Warriors' official formal wear provider for the next three years. The clothing giant will dress Zimbabwe's senior men's national soccer team for all their international matches, starting when they face Benin during upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Durban, South Africa. This fresh partnership runs from March 2025 through December 2027, showing how serious the new ZIFA leadership under President Nqobile Magwizi feels about looking professional both on and off the field.
The fashion brand plans to supply the national team with high-quality formal attire that represents the pride and professionalism the Warriors stand for. At today's signing ceremony in Harare, 4 May, Chief Executive...
