One of the capital city’s last remaining hotels, Prime Atlantic Hotel, is at the center of a legal dispute before the High Court in Banjul over allegations of double-booking events at their venue for the same date.

More in the report.

Another exciting moment has just been recorded on ChopWin. One lucky player managed to land an incredible payout while playing the popular crash game Aviator, turning a relatively small bet into a massive reward.

More in the press release.

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.

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.

More in the court report.

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.

More in the press release from ChopWin.

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.

More in this parliamentary news story.

The trial of the shooting outside a popular nightclub in Fajara continued with a gripping witness testimony detailing how a dispute over laughing gas led to the discharge of a gun and one person injured.

More in this story.

ChopWin is enhancing the gaming experience for Gambian players by introducing instant withdrawals. Players can now access their winnings immediately, enjoying the thrill of fast, secure, and convenient transactions.

More in the press release from Chopwin Gambia.

Winning big at an online casino often feels like a dream, but for Mr Abou Camara, it quickly became a reality. The lucky ChopWin player recently won an incredible D100,000, creating excitement not only for him but also for players across Gambia who enjoy online slot games and fast-paced casino entertainment.

More in the presser.

Monrovia, 29th January 2026 — Choplife Gaming, a pan-African digital entertainment and gaming group, has secured a license to operate online sports betting and casino services in Liberia, marking its official entry into the Liberian market.

More in the press release.

ChopWin, the online casino platform now available in Gambia, is introducing Instant Win Crash Games for players looking for fast, thrilling gameplay.

More in the press release.

Gambian rapper and activist Ali “Killa Ace” Cham is set to release a new single titled “We Are Lawful, We Are Legal”, featuring Sparkling Black, ahead of his concert on 2nd January 2026.

The concert is set to feature the biggest names in Gambian hip hop as fans get set to swarm the Motherland Club in SeneGambia this Friday.

More in this entertainment news report.

Joluv Arts, in collaboration with the National Sports Council, is set to award three finalists in the upcoming National Competitive Musical Festival D1 million on the night of The Gambia’s 60th Independence Day. More in the publication.

Responding to public demands, one of the Open Mic Festival’s pioneers, Waagan, spoke about how the legacy event could be revived. This second part of a two-part story looks into why the Open Mic Festival was shelved and how it can be revived. More in this publication.

One of the pioneers of the Open Mic Festival, Waagan, opens up for the first time on shelving the biggest Gambian concert in the country prior to COVID-19. This two-part series provides an insight on how the legacy event could possibly be revived. More in this first part, highlighting how it was shelved.

Team Gom Sa Bopa organised it’s first Cypher Street Rap Battles on 4th January 2025, which featured a panel discussion on the state of the art and entertainment sector in The Gambia and featured various artist performances and an Open Mic session where artists will compete for D100,000 and various additional incentives to be crown Cypher Champion 2025. More in this press release.

MUSIGAM conducted a congress at the end of November 2024, which was attended by renowned Gambian Artistes and culminated with the election of an eight member Executive. More in the entertainment press release from MUSIGAM.

The University of the Gambia hosted the 5th Cinekambiya Festival themed “The Advancement of Creative Freedom Under the Barrow Administration Since 2017” attracting and amplifying PanAfrican Voices from Senegal, Ghana Egypt, Liberia, Germany, Togo, France and host nation The Gambia. More in the news report.

The National Assembly Member for Banjul North, Hon Modou Lamin Bah donated a total of D60,000 to eleven different sports institutions including nine football teams on Friday 20th September 2024.