Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha publicly introduced her husband at a Christmas event in Trans Nzoia County. She identified him as High Court advocate Benson Milimo, an employee in the National Assembly Speaker's office. Nakhumicha told residents at her Chebarus home that Milimo fully supports her campaign to become the county's governor in the 2027 election.
She joked about improving a local health center and potentially delivering twins there if elected, blending personal humor with policy pledges. Her stated priorities include fixing Kitale District Hospital, modernizing a major teaching hospital, and revitalizing agriculture and vocational training programs.
Milimo addressed the crowd, asking for prayers and votes...
A government department reviewed its ongoing partnership with UNICEF this week. The Department of Strategic Policy and Delivery held its annual year-end assessment of the UNICEF Gambia Country Programme at a hotel in Kotu. Deputy Chief of Staff Momodou Dibba, representing the head of the civil service, stated that the meeting evaluated this year's progress and set future priorities.
Dibba noted collaboration will continue under the existing U.N. development framework, which aligns with the national Yiriwa plan. He identified health, education, nutrition, and child protection as key government focus areas for socioeconomic growth. The review aimed to share implementation updates and bolster cooperation to meet the programme's goals...
Councillor Baba Jabbi of Fajikunda Ward has called on his area's National Assembly Member to cease social media insults against constituents. He specifically cited disrespectful remarks aimed at UDP members and supporters in Latrikunda Sabiji.
Jabbi recounted personally recruiting the lawmaker when he lacked political support, offering him the UDP ticket for the parliamentary seat. After initial hesitation and family consultation, the candidate agreed. Jabbi stated that local UDP structures then worked hard to secure his nomination and election, overcoming internal party resistance.
The councillor argued the lawmaker's current position resulted directly from those collective UDP efforts and voter mobilization. He found it unacceptable...
Councillor Bubacarr Kanteh of Kartong Ward is urging UDP members to stay loyal after a recent national tour. He specifically called for trust in party leader Ousainou Darboe, highlighting Darboe's dedication to service and accountability.
Kanteh warned that political betrayal by former members damages democracy and public faith. He pointed to the defeat of five out of seven UDP defectors in the last parliamentary elections as proof that voters reject such shifts.
The councillor also addressed local officials currently distancing themselves from the party, noting their actions have consequences. He advocated for peaceful engagement and rejected claims that the UDP excludes people, citing its long history of promoting youth leadership...
A Chinese diplomatic initiative is working to deepen connections with The Gambia. Ambassador Liu Jin pointed to recent seminars involving over a thousand Gambian participants as part of this effort. He framed China’s own experience, emerging from poverty after its founding 76 years ago, as a model. The ambassador cited massive-scale poverty reduction efforts since 2012, claiming China met a key U.N. development target a decade early.
Officials like Deputy Governor Momodou Camara praised China's strategic, population-focused approach. He credited it with lifting almost one hundred million rural citizens from extreme poverty, calling it a major global contribution. The strategy emphasized strong political will and major infrastructure...
The Gambia Revenue Authority is pushing taxpayers to use a new dispute system before it becomes mandatory. Deputy Commissioner General Essa Jallow laid out the three-stage process at a workshop in Bakau. He stated the mechanism aims to protect taxpayer rights while ensuring lawful revenue collection through structured reviews.
Jallow warned that avoiding engagement now would mean dealing with the system later during full implementation. He framed the framework as a check on discretionary practices, ensuring decisions follow legal merit. The GRA stressed that early public feedback is vital for refining the process.
Deputy Commissioner Samba Jallow detailed a related digital cash administration system. He noted its development involved...
Vendors at Brikama Market are sounding the alarm over skyrocketing food costs. They blame expensive farming inputs and pressure from the CFA Franc on the Gambian Dalasi for the unsustainable prices. Sellers like Ma-Binta Jawneh and Ramatoulie Jallow explained they have no choice but to pass these high supply costs to customers, leading to slow sales and tension.
Customers, including Jainaba Sillah from Farato, say essential items like fish, meat, and vegetables are now unaffordable, causing household stress, especially before Ramadan. Vendors note that many goods come from Senegal, making local prices vulnerable to currency exchange rates. They called for government action to regulate farm input costs and address the unstable currency...
A group of civil society organizations is pushing back hard against a Supreme Court petition in The Gambia. The petition aims to strike down the national ban on Female Genital Mutilation. These groups firmly reject the legal challenge to Sections 32A and 32B of the Women’s Act.
They labeled FGM a severe form of gender based violence with no health benefits. The practice leads to permanent physical and psychological damage, they argued. The coalition pointed to recent infant deaths linked to the procedure as proof of immediate danger. They called the issue a matter of life and death for Gambian girls, framing it as a fundamental children’s rights violation.
The statement insists the government has a constitutional duty to protect women...
The Gambia Tourism Board just racked up another award to cap off a huge year. They got a special honor for service excellence from a group called AWOL-Gambia at their National Achievement Awards. This follows a bunch of other international wins in 2025, including being named the best tourism marketing agency in Africa at an expo in Nigeria and winning a top stand award at the World Travel Market in London.
The group giving the latest award, All Walks of Life, The Gambia, focuses on cultural and community projects. They specifically cited the GTBoard's work on environmental protection, cultural projects, and using tourism to help local economies. The Board's Director General also got a separate award in London for his leadership in the...
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