Ceesay Claims “Backway” Migration Stable Despite Coverage
Africa-Press - Gambia. The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, said the phenomenon of irregular migration, locally known as “Backway,”...
Information Minister Calls Cement Price Hike Temporary
Africa-Press - Gambia. Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, said on Wednesday that the recent surge in cement prices in...
Sanyang Community Meeting on Village Development Fund
Africa-Press - Gambia. The community of Sanyang is gearing up for the highly anticipated madien annual general meeting (AGM) of Sanyang Development Fund (SDF),...
National Assembly Approves D43.49 Billion Budget for 2026
Africa-Press - Gambia. The National Assembly on Tuesday approved a D43.49 billion national budget for the 2026 fiscal year, concluding six weeks of scrutiny...
Gambia’S 2026 Budget Reaches D55.3 Billion Amid Debt Crisis
Africa-Press - Gambia. The Gambia has announced a D55.3 billion national budget for 2026, presented to the National Assembly on Friday by Finance Minister...
NFSPMC Launches Digital Payments and Screening Tech
Africa-Press - Gambia. The National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) has taken a major step toward modernizing The Gambia’s groundnut sector by...
Parliament Approves 2026 Budget Amid Unusual Tensions
Africa-Press - Gambia. The National Assembly on Monday approved the 2026 Appropriation Bill without debate, following a tense session marked by confusion, shouting, and...
Foni Community Addresses Economic Pressures and Women’S Safety
Africa-Press - Gambia. Community leaders and residents gathered on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for a “Bantaba” organized by the Paradise Foundation Initiative, focusing on...
Karpower Manager Clarifies $19.6 Million Payment
Africa-Press - Gambia. The country manager of Turkish electricity company, Karpowership Omar AB Njie, has clarified that the company was paid all arrears owed...
Dr Gajigo Accuses Government of Financial Mismanagement
Africa-Press - Gambia. Dr. Ousman Gajigo, leader of the Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA), has accused the Gambian government of gross financial mismanagement in its...