Government to Raise Tobacco and Gambling Taxes
Africa-Press - Gambia. The Government of The Gambia will introduce higher taxes on tobacco products and gambling winnings as part of its 2026 revenue...
Udp’S Manneh Says Arrest of Borry S. Touray was Unwarranted
Africa-Press - Gambia. Lamin Manneh, Deputy Secretary for External Affairs of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has condemned the arrest of party member Borry...
Gambia’S Trade Deficit: $1 Billion Imports, $309 Million Exports
Africa-Press - Gambia. Central Bank governor Buah Saidy revealed that the goods account deficit has declined to US$698 million in the first nine months...
Centre Calls for Transparency in Anti-Corruption Appointments
Africa-Press - Gambia. Following the approval by the National Assembly on Wednesday of the appointment of three members of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the...
Hamat Bah Gambia’S Unique Community Ambulance System
Africa-Press - Gambia. Hamat N.K. Bah, The Gambia’s Minister of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs, asserted on Thursday that The Gambia is the...
Barrow Rebukes Banjul North Lawmaker on City Development
Africa-Press - Gambia. President Adama Barrow on Thursday publicly dismissed concerns raised by Modou Lamin Bah, the National Assembly Member for Banjul North, declaring...
Gibbi Mballow Criticizes UDP Lawmakers’ Budget Boycott
Africa-Press - Gambia. Gibbi Mballow, the National Assembly member representing Lower Fulladu West, on Friday sharply criticized lawmakers from the opposition United Democratic Party...
Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe Urges Civility in Politics and Greater Protections for Women
Africa-Press - Gambia. Rohey Malick Lowe, the Lord Mayor of Banjul, has called for a reset in the tone of Gambian politics, urging President...
Barrow Promises Development for Bakau and Accountability
Africa-Press - Gambia. President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to bringing development to Bakau while calling on residents to hold the Kanifing...
World Bank Increases Budget Support to $45 Million
Africa-Press - Gambia. Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita informed the National Assembly on Wednesday that the World Bank has increased its anticipated...