The Online Media Association of The Gambia has issued a statement urging the government to withdraw its draft accreditation policy and broadcasting and online content regulations, which it says will usurp the mandate of the Gambia Press Union and the Media Council of The Gambia.

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Former National Assembly Member for Basse Constituency and current Gambian Counsellor in Paris, Hon. Muhamed Magassy, has unveiled plans to organise a cultural fundraising festival in Paris aimed at mobilising resources to build a multi-purpose skills centre in the Upper River Region (URR). The former MP made this announcement at an Iftar event held at his residence in Brikama Kabafita.

At the monthly stakeholder forum held at the OIC Conference Center in Bijilo, the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), Joseph Colley, on Tuesday, 10th March 2026, revealed that the Commission plans to introduce a serialised attestation system for the upcoming voter registration process.

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Magistrate A. Manneh of the Kanifing Magistrate Court heard testimony from a witness, Muhammed Sallah, who stated that he paid D100,000 to Manjang Cham and signed documents without being aware of their content. Cham is currently facing charges of visa fraud, accused of deceiving approximately 23 individuals by promising to secure visas for them.

At the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) monthly stakeholder forum held on 10th March 2026, concerns were raised regarding the growing number of political parties in the country and the commission’s capacity to effectively manage them.

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The Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice has issued a statement showing solidarity with a statement from former Gambia Press Union presidents warning that the government plans to control the media through a new policy and a regulation.

In their statement, EFSCRJ argues that the hard-won freedoms and democracy will be weakened by the government’s permission-journalism regime.

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Five former presidents of the Gambia Press Union have issued a warning on the government’s plans to introduce state-controlled registration and accreditation of journalists through the National Press Accreditation Policy and the Broadcasting and Online Content Regulations, 2025.

The former presidents argue that this will empower executive discretion and plunge the country back into the dark days of permission-based journalism.

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The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) hosted its annual validation workshop on the 2025 State of Human Rights Report today, 9th March 2026. Attended by various stakeholders from civil society organisations, law enforcement officers, and others, Solicitor General Mr Hussein Thomasi’s statement was not delivered because he failed to attend.

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The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial continued on 29th February 2026 at the High Court in Banjul before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, with renewed cross-examination of the Director of Health Services, Dr Bittaye, shedding light on regulatory challenges within the country’s pharmaceutical system.

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Inconsistencies in the widely followed trial of an alleged shooting outside a Fajara nightclub after a disagreement over the sale of laughing gas were the main bone of contention on 4th March 2026, as the defence’s objection to the witness statement was overruled.

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ChopWIN is now making it easier for players in Gambia to fund their accounts and start gaming immediately. The platform supports fast, secure deposit options that allow players to jump straight into their favourite games, including crash games, lightweight slots, and instant win titles.

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The National Food Security Corporation Bill 2025 is currently facing parliamentary review and was tabled in Parliament for consideration on 3rd March 2026.

The bill proposes the establishment of the National Food Security Corporation, commencing with a value of D1 billion, which was doubled after a member’s recommendation.

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Residents of Bakary Sambou-Ya community in the West Coast Region (WCR) recently experienced a prolonged power outage after a transformer serving the area developed faults, leaving many households struggling to preserve food and carry out basic economic activities.

Upon receiving information about the incident, our reporter contacted the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) for confirmation and to find out what measures were being taken to restore electricity to the community.

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An adjournment application at the Kanifing Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, turned into a pointed constitutional debate, as the defence in the case of Manjang Cham vs Inspector General of Police (IGP) accused the state of trampling on the accused’s fundamental rights.

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The trial over the murder of Bureau de Change staff member Fatoumatta Kargbo took a decisive turn on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, when the High Court in Banjul admitted the post-mortem report into evidence, overruling strong objections from the defence.

Suspect Harouna Tine could face the death penalty or life in prison if found guilty of stabbing Karbo to death in a killing that has left the nation in shock.

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The multi-million dalasi visa fraud case resumed in late February 2026 before Magistrate A. Manneh at the Kanifing Magistrate Court, with fresh testimony detailing how the accused, Manjang Cham, obtained D100,000 from one of his 23 alleged victims.

Cham is alleged to have fraudulently obtained over D3 million from 23 people in exchange for visas to Canada and Spain and could be sentenced to over 60 years in prison if found guilty of obtaining money by false pretence.

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The National Assembly is set to consider a motion seeking legal and diplomatic pathways for the restitution of Gambian artefacts removed during the colonial era, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reclaim looted cultural heritage.

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The Gambia’s Finance Minister, Hon. Seedy S. Keita's last-minute request to postpone his scheduled parliamentary budget update has been approved by Parliament, allowing him to travel out of the country instead of reporting to Parliament yesterday, 2nd March 2026.

More in our detailed publication featuring the Clerk and the Speaker.

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has announced the implementation of “minimal load shedding” across parts of the country due to exceptionally high electricity demand during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season, a development that has renewed concerns about The Gambia’s limited electricity generation capacity amid the government’s push for universal access by the end of 2026.

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Six opposition leaders sign a harmony accord as coalition talks gain momentum ahead of the December 2026 presidential elections. Signatories to the agreement include Ousainu Darboe, Bakary Dabo, Talib Bensouda, Essa Faal, Lamin Darbo and Ahmadou Kah.

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