The Gambia’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, 7th July 2026, that the forceful removal of Auditor General Modou Ceesay from office back in September 2025 was unconstitutional but stopped short of reinstating him back into office. The ruling also saw the former Auditor General awarded a compensation of D4 million, with his outstanding salary, allowances, pension, and gratuity to be paid to him until the end of his tenure.

More in the court report.

Gambia Bar Association has warned President Adama Barrow that Mr Edi Faal is not eligible to take up the role of Chief Justice as the country heads into an election period towards the end of the year.

More in the press release.

Yesterday, 7th July 2026, Askanwi Media published the list of 105 prisoners pardoned by President Adama Barrow on the occasion of Yawm Al-Ashura, although the offences for which they were convicted were not disclosed. Our reporter has since received a crucial update that a Private Member's Bill currently before Parliament seeks to regulate this process and require the offences of all persons granted a pardon to be published in the Gazette.

More in the news report.

Almost eight months after the National Assembly confirmed three Anti-Corruption Commissioners in December 2025, the Office of the President is yet to officially hold their swearing-in ceremony to empower the Commission to commence investigating corruption allegations.

More in the news report.

President Adama Barrow has assured Gambians that his government will issue a White Paper and implement all accepted recommendations contained in the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Local Government Councils and Connected Matters in accordance with the constitution.

More in this report.

A survivor of the April 2000 student massacre has criticised President Adama Barrow and his government for their continued silence and neglect, warning that many are suffering and dying without support.

More in this report.

The Never Again Network issued a statement declaring their opposition to President Adama Barrow’s third-term bid and joined the chorus of voices opposed to the planned media regulation laws.

More in this statement.

In the run-up to the December 2021 presidential election, Lead Counsel Essa Mbaye Faal took the bold decision to contest for the presidency before the submission of the TRRC report.

This publication looks into his decision juxtaposed with President Barrow’s NPP-APRC coalition, which victims warned threatened the implementation of the TRRC recommendation.

Almost five years back, Faal enthused that President Barrow had no intention to implement the TRRC report and urged Gambians to hold him accountable for this.

This report was first published on Gainako back in 2021 in the run-up to the presidential elections.

The interim leader of the National Alliance Accelerated Advancement (NAFAA), Ousainou Allen, has called for the recent irregular migration deaths off the coast of Jinack to be treated as “a national tragedy,” as official figures confirm dozens dead and others still missing. More in the news report.

President Adama Barrow has announced the launch of a $5 million livelihood support project under the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) program, aimed at benefiting at least 4,000 individuals and strengthening community resilience along the Kotu Stream.

More in the news report.

The Gambian government issued a statement clarifying that second President Yahya Jammeh has the right to return to the country from exile in Equatorial Guinea but will face prosecution for human rights violations as documented by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission upon his arrival. More in the press release.

It has been more than six weeks since President Adama Barrow’s government established a committee to look into the D50 per 1GB data price floor introduced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on 20th August 2025. A group of civil society advocates issued a statement calling for the government to act on the report which the Minister for Communications and Digital Economy noted was completed since 3rd October 2025. More in the statement.

State House yesterday announced that President Adama Barrow will embark on his annual leave, just hours after delivering a national address on “dialogue and the rule of law.” His departure comes in the wake of the death of Omar Badjie, which sparked civil unrest in Lamin. More in the report.

President Adama Barrow addresses the nation after the alleged death of Omar Badjie from Lamin Mandinary last week. Read the full statement in this link.

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region held its 54th Annual Regional Conference in The Gambia for the first time, under the leadership of their current president, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, the Speaker of the National Assembly. Attended by Gambian President Adama Barrow, the opening ceremony featured statements from both leaders focusing on the theme “Strengthening Democracy, Governance and Resilience in Africa: Tackling Conflicts, Economic Shocks, and Climate Risks.” More in the report.

President Adama Barrow on Saturday 21st June 2025, presided over the historic graduation of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology’s (USET) first cohort of homegrown engineers, marking a significant milestone in The Gambia’s quest for self-reliance and technological advancement. More in the report.

Just hours after President Adama Barrow assured the National Assembly of his government’s efforts to ease the cost of living in his 2025 State of the Nation Address, the Ministry of Trade announced a bread price hike—from D10 to D12—effective July. The decision follows consultations with bakers and consumer protection authorities, as the country continues to grapple with inflationary pressures on basic goods. More in the publication.

President Adama Barrow has officially launched The Gambia Madrassah Integration Strategy (GMIS), a landmark initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Islamic and conventional education systems. Unveiled at a high-level ceremony in Bijilo, the strategy promises to provide equal learning opportunities for students in Madrassahs, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving economy. More in the report.

In a bold reaffirmation of political alignment, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay has declared Citizens Alliance’s unwavering support for President Barrow’s government—marking a dramatic evolution for a party once seen as a fierce opposition force. More in this publication.

As the 2026 presidential elections approach, the Citizens' Alliance (CA) has reaffirmed its unwavering support for President Adama Barrow. During their congress in Soma on April 26, 2025, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the party’s leader, pledged that the CA would vote for Barrow’s re-election. More in the press release.