Financial Challenges Keep GAMCEL Out of First Nine-Digit Migration Phase
The Gambia Telecommunications Cellular Company Limited (GAMCEL)'s financial difficulties have emerged as a key reason the state-owned telecommunications operator was excluded from the first phase of the country’s migration from seven-digit to nine-digit telephone numbers, despite initial explanations that the delay was primarily due to “timing and technical readiness”.
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Missed Inflation Target: Central Bank Governor Responds
The Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) had projected a 5% medium-term inflation target at the end of 2025; however, by January 2026, headline inflation had only declined to 6.4%, down from 6.6% in December 2025. Our reporter questioned the Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy about the missed 5% medium-term inflation target at the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing held on 20th August 2026.
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‘Never Again, But Still Happening’: The Gambia’s Post-TRRC Struggle Against Torture
Askanwi Media’s brand-new documentary, Torture in Post-TRRC Gambia, features voices from the government, human rights advocates, lawmakers, and the National Human Rights Commission.
Produced in collaboration with the Women’s Association for Women and Victims Empowerment (WAVE), the documentary explores where The Gambia stands in its efforts to prevent torture, ensure accountability, and advance transitional justice.
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Dreams on Hold: Manjai Park Dispute Leaves Young Footballers Out of Nawettan for Second Year
For many young footballers in Manjai, Nawettan is more than a tournament. It is a chance to wear their team’s colours, compete before their community, showcase their talent and perhaps catch the attention of divisional league clubs that could change the course of their football careers.
However, for the second consecutive year, that opportunity has been lost as four Manjai teams stay out of the competition amid an ongoing dispute over the ownership and management of the park. The dispute between the Manjai Community and the Manjai Sports Association (MSA) is now before the Bundung High Court.
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FactCheck: Does the First Lady’s Office Receive Any Salaries?
The Gambia’s First Lady, Fatoumatta Bah-Barrow, has made headlines this week following allegations and counterclaims that she attempted to prevent Ebrima Dibba of the UNITE Party from boarding the same ferry on Sunday, 9th August 2026. However, one claim she made days after the alleged clash was that her office does not receive any salaries or budgetary allocations.
This FactCheck aims to verify if the First Lady’s claims are true or false.
AKI Lawsuit: Lawyers Adopt Final Submissions; Judgment Expected After Court Vacation
All lawyers were in attendance today for the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial as they moved motions for their final written submissions to be adopted by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh. The motions were accepted by the High Court today, 31st July 2026, marking another significant milestone in the landmark case. Justice Jaiteh will set a date for judgement after the court vacation ends on 1st October 2026.
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AKI Lawsuit: Defence Lawyers Absent as Plaintiffs Move Final Written Submissions
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial, in which 27 bereaved parents have filed a lawsuit against the Gambian Government and two pharmaceutical companies, proceeded today with only counsel for the plaintiffs filing their final written submissions for adoption.
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Askanwi Exposé: Names and Nationality of 105 Prisoners Pardoned by President Adama Barrow
When President Adama Barrow pardoned 105 prisoners to mark the occasion of Yawm al-Ashura, the public was informed only of the total number released. Their identities, nationalities, ages, and offences remained unknown, prompting questions about transparency and public safety. Until today!
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A Park Divided: Unresolved Manjai Park Ownership Casts Shadow Over 2026 Nawettan
After five Manjai teams boycotted the 2025 Nawettan Tournament, the ownership dispute over Manjai Park escalated into protests, with youths burning tyres and police making arrests at the start of the year. The standoff ultimately forced the closure of the park until May 2026. With no successor to the 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the key stakeholders, the 2026 Nawettan now faces the risk of disruption as a legal suit is expected tomorrow.
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NAWEC Reveals Breakdown of Donor Funds in Reaction to Askanwi Information Request
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has released a brief explanation of donor funding received after a request for information from Askanwi Media during an interview with the NAWEC PRO, Mr Buba Badjie, on 10th June 2026. After Askanwi Media followed up after the interview, the NAWEC PRO issued this response today: 23rd June 2026 to Askanwi Media, which is being reproduced below as received.
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