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Gambians vote in National Assembly elections

Gambians are voting to elect national assembly members of the 6th legislature five months after the Presidential elections. An unprecedented Two hundred and forty-six candidates are vying for fifty-three seats in the National Assembly. Eighty of them are independent candidates. Polls opened at 8 am and are expected to close at 5 pm. Reports across the country indicate that voting is peaceful but voter turnout is low compared to the presidential elections. President Adama Cast his ballot at the McCarthy Square in the Banjul Central constituency. He called on eligible Gambians to turn up to the polling stations and vote peacefully.

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National Economic Council tasked to come up with measures to stem the price hikes

The Minister of Information and communication infrastructure Ebrima Sillah has disclosed that Cabinet has directed the National Economic Council to immediately convene to come up with recommendations that will ease the price hike.   Mr. Sillah was speaking at the end of a cabinet session at state house the first in a month. He said cabinet was concerned over the escalation of prices of basic commodities and has agreed to take measures that would normalise the situation. The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow presented to cabinet a paper that would regulate intellectual property rights by streamlining the administration of intellectual property rights in line with international standards. Cabinet also adopted a paper presented by the Minister of Agriculture Amie Fabureh on the National Food System Pathway which intends to significantly increase agricultural production and productivity across the country with emphasis on women farmers, the youth, and differently able persons. The information Minister revealed that government will commit 10% of the annual budget to agriculture as per the Malabo summit declaration in order to accelerate this new initiative. The Information Minister also disclosed that cabinet adopted a paper presented by the Minister of Trade and Regional Integration on the possible recruitment of Gambians for employment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a major effort to fight youth unemployment and illegal migration to Europe. Ministers also agreed on a proposal by the Trade Ministry for the promotion and reciprocal protection of the investment agreement between The Gambia and the United Arab Emirates. 

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FAO validates 2021 Rapid Food Consumption Survey

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and partners validate the 2021 Rapid Food Consumption Survey. This follows data analysis and compilation of the final report. As a pre-requisite in assessing the potential nutritional impact of food fortification and biofortification programs, FAO through the European Union-FAO co-funded a project titled “Improving food security and nutrition in The Gambia through Food Fortification”. It also supported the conduct of a National Rapid Food Consumption survey, which was undertaken from 21st September to 21st October 2021. The survey is the first of its kind and was led by the National Nutrition Agency (NaNa).  

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MOJ-CSO’s Platform on TRRC Recommendations Launched

The Ministry of Justice in collaboration with Civil Society Organisations on Tuesday, 5th April 2022 launched the MoJ-CSO Platform on TRRC Recommendations. The launch was at a coordination workshop for Government and Civil Society Organization representatives on implementing the TRRC recommendations at a ceremony held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Bijilo.The Minister of Justice, Dawda A. Jallow said, the purpose of the workshop was to promote and prepare for a coordinated and holistic approach to truth, justice, and social cohesion goals that can give effect to the TRRC recommendations and ultimately produce a coordination framework for the government’s white paper. The Justice Minister informed the participants that the forum will be a standing body, which will consult, exchange ideas and manage the coordination of post-TRRC implementation with CSOs.

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BAC gets new Waste Collection Trucks & Bins

Dresden Banjul Organisation has handed over waste management trucks and bins to Brikama Area Council. Two trucks and several skip bins were handed to the chairperson of BAC as part of the MoU signed between the two. Dresden is an NGO engaged in waste management in the Gambia for over five years. The waste management trucks were used by the organisation in waste collection across the West Coast Region. Sheriffo Sonko the chairman of the Brikama Area Council said the materials will help the council in its efforts to combat the challenges of waste management across the region. The chairman called on the public to support the council in waste management by dumping the trash at the stipulated locations across the region. Heinz Bormann the CEO of Dresden Banjul Organisation said they are happy to pass the first phase of their project to BAC.

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VP Touray leads ECOWAS Community advocacy to promote women's participation in politics

The vice president Dr. Isatou Touray has spearheaded community advocacy championed by ECOWAS to promote women's participation in politics, democracy, and good governance. As part of the initiative, a public interface with community and women leaders will be held to focus on educating women representatives on democracy and good governance. The activity bankrolled by ECOWAS under its community sensitization program is also looking at governance and sustainable development with the collective contributions of identified communities.

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IEC briefs election observers ahead of National Assembly Elections

The Independent Electoral Commission on Wednesday conducted a briefing for election observer groups accredited to observe the National Assembly elections on Saturday. The briefing held in Bijilo discussed the modalities and preparedness of the election officials to conduct a hitch-free election. In his statement, the Chairman of IEC Alieu Momarr Njai, gave a rundown of the nomination process recording 251 candidates contesting the April 9 polls. Chairman Njie further informed the observers that measures are in place to ensure smooth, free, and credible elections. The Deputy inspector general of police Inspector Momodou Sowe gave an analysis of the current security. 

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CEPRASS releases results of opinion polls on National Assembly elections

The Center for Policy, Research, and Strategic Studies CEPRASS in partnership with the national endowment for democracy on Wednesday convened a day's opinion sharing session. The study on the country’s post-presidential election was shared with journalists, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders. The forum was held in Bakau. Speaking at the gathering CEPRASS executive director Lamin Dampha gave a background of the project and said opinion polls are useful in making decisions on critical issues. The president of Gambia Press Union Muhammed MS Bah dilated on the importance of media in the dissemination of results on opinion polls.The polls can be accessed on the CEPRASS website: www.ceprass.gm

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President Barrow Declares Public Holiday for National Assembly Elections

President Adama Barrow has approved the Independent Electoral Commission’s request to declare Saturday, 9th April 2022, as a Public Holiday throughout the country for the upcoming National Assembly Election. The approval was granted to allow all registered voters to vote in their respective constituencies.

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MoBSE introduces virtual classrooms in 37 School

Thirty-seven schools across the country have been introduced to virtual classes that allow students to access lessons through SD Card using Android Phones and Windows Computers. The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education says the offline e-learning platform is a pilot program for schools in rural Gambia and is targeting students in the Upper Basic School (Grades 7, 8, and 9). The aim is to provide students with supplementary learning materials as well as to keep them busy while they are at home. The beneficiary schools are from communities that do not have access to good mobile networks, or the internet or are challenged with poor radio and television signals. The Ministry said the deployment of SD Cards in schools will continue as many other schools are expected to benefit from this initiative.

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Brikama Area Council to distribute food to refugees and internally displaced people in Foni

The Brikama Area Council (BAC) says it will on Thursday 7th April 2022 embark on food distribution to refugees and internally displaced people in Foni. The council announced that 650 bags [25kg] will be distributed to victims of the ongoing Casamance conflict. The gesture is in response to the humanitarian crisis triggered by the armed conflict that caused a massive internal displacement of people living around the border and interior of Foni.

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Transport fares to increase from Monday 11th April, 2022

The Government of The Gambia has approved the agreements for the increment of transport fares in all the approved routes nationwide.  The implementation of the agreement will begin on Monday 11th April 2022. The agreement also includes the Introduction of route licensing/permit, the reduction of tariffs at the Sene-Gambia Bridge, and introducing of the queuing system at the Port of Banjul.A statement from the Ministry of transport says the objective of the agreement reached with the Transport Union is to facilitate the smooth movement of people and goods in the country and beyond. Transport operators plying route(s) covered in the route licensing scheme are urged to register free of charge at various garages across the Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region on or before Monday 11th April 2022. 

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DR. FATOU BENSOUDA NAMED GNOC GOODWILL SPORTS AMBASSADOR

The Gambia National Olympic Committee has appointed Her Excellency Dr Fatou Bom Bensouda, High Commissioner of The Gambia to the United Kingdom, as its Goodwill Sports Ambassador.The appointment was announced during the Gambia Day Celebration in Glasgow, Scotland, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Gambian sport, international diplomacy, and the promotion of Olympic values.A former national volleyball player and ex-Female Vice President of the GNOC, Dr Bensouda was praised for her leadership in promoting women in sport and advancing athlete welfare, integrity, and sports development.In her new role, she will help raise The Gambia's profile on the international sporting stage, strengthen partnerships with global sports organisations, and promote sports diplomacy to support national development.The GNOC states that the appointment reflects Dr Bensouda’s distinguished service to sport and her ongoing commitment to inspiring future generations of Gambian athletes and sports leaders.  

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TEAM GAMBIA RECEIVES WARM WELCOME FROM DIASPORA AHEAD OF COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Team Gambia has received a warm welcome from the Gambian community in Scotland ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.The Gambian Association in Scotland, in collaboration with the Gambia High Commission in the UK and the Commonwealth Sports Association, hosted a special reception dubbed “Gambia Day” in Glasgow. The event brought together athletes, officials, members of the diaspora, government representatives, and sports administrators in a celebration of national unity and support for Team Gambia.It was the first time a Gambian sports delegation competing at an international event formally met members of the diaspora. The gathering provided athletes, coaches, and officials the opportunity to interact directly with Gambians living in Scotland, share experiences, and strengthen the bond between the national team and the diaspora.Attending the event were Minister of Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie; The Gambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Dr Fatou Bensouda; Chief of Mission Bakary Jammeh; and senior officials of the Gambia National Olympic Committee.Chief of Mission Bakary Jammeh, who chaired the ceremony, expressed appreciation to the Gambian community in Scotland for their hospitality.He described the occasion as a reflection of the power of sport to unite people. “Sports transcends boundaries and brings communities together through a shared passion and common purpose,” he said.Minister Bakary Y. Badjie commended the Gambian Association in Scotland for the historic initiative. He reminded the athletes that they carry the hopes and aspirations of the nation. “Build on previous Commonwealth Games successes and strive for greater achievements,” he challenged the team.High Commissioner Dr Fatou Bensouda described Gambia Day as a celebration of national identity, unity, and excellence. “Sport continues to serve as a powerful tool for bringing Gambians together, both at home and abroad,” she said. Dr Bensouda encouraged the diaspora to keep supporting young people through sport, calling it “a pathway to leadership, education, and national development.”GNOC President Bai Dodou Jallow thanked the community for its support, saying such engagement inspires athletes and reminds them they represent a nation united behind them. He called on Gambian parents and communities abroad to continue encouraging youth participation in sports, describing investment in youth as an investment in the country’s future.President of the Gambian Association in Glasgow, Lamin Sanneh, assured Team Gambia of the diaspora’s continued support throughout the Games and urged athletes to compete with confidence and pride.

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TEAM GAMBIA’S SWIMMING CAMPAIGN BEGINS AT 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

Team Gambia’s swimming campaign got underway at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, with Ousman Jobe and Pap D. Jonga representing the nation in Heat 3 at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.While both swimmers fell short of advancing, the race marked another step forward for Gambian aquatics on the international stage.The duo competed in a fast men’s sprint heat. Tonga’s Alan Uhiafi touched first in 24.42 seconds, followed by Vanuatu’s John Lebot in 25.83.For The Gambia, Olympian Ousman Jobe placed 7th in Lane 6 with a time of 27.52 seconds. Pap D. Jonga finished 8th in Lane 2 in 28.30 seconds. Both were just off their seed times.Anticipation was high in the Gambian camp ahead of the race. Jobe came into Glasgow fresh off an intensive two-month training camp in Paris.“There’s been some major championships here before, in the 2014 Commonwealth Games as well. I’ve prepared so well,” Jobe said.“Plus, two months ago, I was in Paris preparing for this. So I think I’m fully ready.”While both missed out on personal bests, Jonga reflected on Glasgow’s world-class facilities and what it will take to develop talent in The Gambia.“If in The Gambia a supportive system can be created in terms of creating a swimming pool, swimming has a long way to go,” Jonga said.“Having at least a standard 25-meter pool will enable young kids who are trying to involve themselves in swimming to have big potential for tomorrow.”Though Heat 3 marks the end of this event, the Games are far from over for Team Gambia. Jonga said the race was a chance to review and improve.“The performance was great, but it could have been much better. I will use this moment to progress on the few events coming up... to do a review of what went wrong and enable me to have better timing in the races coming up,” he said.Jobe and Jonga return to the pool on Monday and Tuesday for the 100-meter freestyle and 50-meter butterfly, taking vital lessons from Glasgow’s 50-meter pool into their remaining races. 

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GINA BASS ADVANCES TO 100M SEMIS AS OUSMAN JOBE SETS NATIONAL RECORD AT COMMONWEALTH GAMES

It was a day of mixed fortunes for Team Gambia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as sprint star Gina Mariam Bass Bittaye booked her place in the women’s 100 metres semi-finals, while swimmer Ousman Jobe set a new Gambian national record.Africa’s sprint queen produced a confident performance to finish 2nd in her 100m heat in 11.22 seconds, comfortably securing a spot in the last 16.Speaking after the race, Bass said she was pleased with the result despite the cold weather.“Qualification was the priority in the opening round, not speed,” the Gambian star said.She remains quietly confident ahead of the semi-finals.The competition ended in the heats for the rest of Team Gambia’s sprinters.Commonwealth Games debutant Isatou Sey clocked 11.73 seconds, short of her personal best of 11.61. She blamed the weather but called the experience valuable.“Competing at the Games has been a great learning experience,” Sey said.Nyimansata Jawneh also bowed out after recording 11.68 seconds, leaving Bass as The Gambia’s sole representative in the women’s sprint semi-finals.In the men’s 100m, Alieu Joof ran 10.52 seconds while veteran Ebrima Camara clocked a season’s best of 10.29 seconds. Both narrowly missed out on qualification.Camara, competing at his third consecutive Commonwealth Games, reflected on a tough season.“I’m not really satisfied with it, but I thank God because I’ve had a very tough season with injuries,” Camara said.“Since recovering, every race I’ve been getting better. This is my third Commonwealth Games. Not everybody gets the opportunity to represent their country three times over twelve years. So I really thank God for that.”In the swimming pool, Pap D. Jonga and Ousman Jobe were unable to advance from the men’s 100m freestyle.However, Jobe made history by stopping the clock at 1:01.34, setting a new Gambian national record in the event. While the time was not enough to progress, it marked a major personal achievement and another step forward for competitive swimming in The Gambia.With athletics and swimming competitions now underway, all eyes turn to Gina Mariam Bass as she carries The Gambia’s hopes into the women’s 100m semi-finals, aiming to secure a place in the final and challenge for Commonwealth honours.

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PRESIDENT BARROW URGES YOUTH TO PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE AT 2026 INNOVATION SUMMIT

President Adama Barrow on Saturday urged young people to prepare for the future, telling hundreds of youth at the 2026 Youth Innovation Summit that “the future belongs to those who prepare for it.”The President was speaking at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, where several hundred young people from organisations across the country gathered for the annual summit.The Youth Innovation Summit brings young people together to discuss relevant issues, share ideas, and challenge the realities shaping youth affairs and the future of The Gambia.It serves as a platform for youth empowerment and fosters collaboration between young people and government.Key sponsor Comium said it believes youth are The Gambia’s greatest resource. “The country’s future depends on how we prepare young people to thrive in a digital-driven world,” said Isatou Ceesay, Comium’s Director of Marketing and Communications.A highlight of the summit was the story of Ebrima Jallow, a young man who once embarked on the perilous journey to Europe. Now a successful entrepreneur, Jallow was given the podium to inspire participants.He stands as living proof that Gambians can succeed at home.In his address, President Barrow recounted his own journey to Europe as a young man, with the belief that it was the only way to live a better life. He later realised that success could also be found at home.He used the lesson to encourage young people that with the right mindset, they can make it in The Gambia.The President assured youth that their development remains central to his government’s agenda, citing the construction of schools and TVET centres across the country to empower them.“It is government’s responsibility to ensure hope for our youth,” Barrow said. “That is why we are investing in agriculture and other sectors.”He urged young people to reject drugs, embrace innovation, and maintain peace, reiterating: “The future belongs to those who prepare for it.”Critical conversations at the summit centred on: Irregular migration and reintegration. Civic education, participation, and national cohesion. Youth empowerment, skills development, and entrepreneurship.Giving the vote of thanks on behalf of the Organising Committee, Maimuna Platt described the day as “an unforgettable day of learning among youths” and said it marks the beginning of more innovation and collaboration for nation building.

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PRESIDENT BARROW PRESENTS VEHICLES TO NPP-LED GRAND COALITION PARTNERS AHEAD OF DECEMBER POLL

President Adama Barrow on Saturday presented a fleet of vehicles to partner parties of the NPP-led Grand Coalition during a ceremony held at State House. The presentation was attended by leaders of the Alliance parties and senior members of the National People’s Party executive.Representatives of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), ANRD, NRP, NCP, Democratic Party, Citizens Alliance, GPDP, and GMC received keys to the new vehicles. The vehicles are expected to enhance grassroots mobilisation ahead of the December 5th Presidential election.The leaders of the 8 parties expressed appreciation to the President and leader of the Grand Coalition, saying the gesture will strengthen the Alliance. They predicted a landslide victory for President Barrow, describing him as development-oriented and committed to national progress.Isatou Jifanga Jarju of the APRC assured that the vehicles will be used for their intended purpose.Mai Ahmad Fatty of the Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) said the Grand Coalition is strong and well-positioned to win the election, citing what he called the President’s “life-changing development projects” across the country.Dr Ismaila Ceesay of the Citizens Alliance urged beneficiaries to intensify grassroots mobilisation to strengthen the Grand Coalition. He said President Barrow will win with an overwhelming majority based on his track record over the last 9 years.GPDP leader Henry Gomez described the presentation as unprecedented in Gambian politics. “President Barrow respects his coalition partners and always supports them when necessary,” Gomez said. “Therefore, let us work together and speak with one voice to strengthen the Alliance.” He also called on Gambians to support the President and vote for him massively in December to ensure continuity of development.Leaders of the NCP, ANRD, and DP echoed similar sentiments, calling on all partner parties to vigorously campaign and mobilise support for the NPP-led Alliance.NRP leader Hamat N.K. Bah cautioned all beneficiary parties against misusing the vehicles, stressing that they are strictly for campaign purposes. He urged Alliance members to reach out to voters across the country.Bah also praised President Barrow’s development record, which he said has touched the lives of citizens nationwide. He challenged young people to support the President and avoid politicians who mislead them for selfish political goals.“There will be no shortcut to the Presidency,” Bah warned. “Government will not allow any individual or group to undermine the electoral process. A level playing field has already been ensured for all.”First Deputy National President of the NPP, Demba Sabally, said the presentation signifies President Barrow’s recognition of the important role of Alliance parties in strengthening the Grand Coalition. He urged them to redouble efforts and maintain unity to ensure victory for the Alliance.In his remarks, President Barrow described the event as a historic milestone in the country’s political evolution, noting it is the first time members of a coalition are receiving such support from the leading party.He called on all recipients to use the vehicles solely for political purposes to mobilise voters at the grassroots for the Grand Coalition. 

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