ChopWIN Introduces Fast Deposits for Seamless Gameplay

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.

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Six Opposition Leaders Sign Harmony Accord as Coalition Talks Gain Momentum

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.

More in the press release.

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Gambia Online Media Association Interim Committee Established

The Gambia Online Media Association (GOMA) has elected an Interim Committee (IC) with a one-year mandate to steer the affairs of the Association and engage various stakeholders, including the public, government, sister institutions, and partners.

More in the press release.

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Chopwin Players Can Now Enjoy Instant Withdrawals

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.

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ChopWin Rewards Loyal Players in The Gambia with “ChopWin Meyae Bu Reye” New Year Giveaway

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.

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Min. of Trade Imposes Moratorium on Onions and Potatoes, Reinstates Cement Duties

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, under the leadership of newly sworn-in Minister Hon. Mod K. Ceesay, has issued a series of press releases announcing the moratorium on onions and potatoes and the reinstatement of excise duties on the importation of bagged cement.

More in the press release.

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Liberia: Choplife Gaming Secures License to Launch Online Sports Betting and Casino Operations

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.

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Government Disburses D22.8m from D30m Allocated to Reparation Commission

After a parliamentary inquiry in September 2025 compelled the Minister for Justice to disclose how much funds have been disbursed to the Victims Reparations Commission, the Ministry issued this press release on the matter.

In the statement, the Ministry revealed that it has disbursed D22.8 million out of the D30 million allocated to the Victims Reparations Commission for 2025.

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Reparations Commission Announces Commencement of Reparations Payments

The Gambia’s Reparation Commission has issued a statement announcing the commencement of the Reparations Commission.

The Commission received D17.5 million from the government in late 2025, which it is yet to completely disburse. This year [2026], D20 million has been approved for reparations payment, the same as last year.

More in the Commission’s statement.

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18 Political Parties Endorse Landmark Communiqué on Women’s Political Participation in The Gambia

Eighteen (18) out of twenty-two (22) registered political parties in The Gambia have signed a historic communiqué committing to concrete reforms to advance women’s political participation and representation, following the successful conclusion of a two-day National Conference on Women’s Political Participation and Representation. More in the press release.

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Reparations Commission Calls on Victims to Register to Receive Reparations Payments

The Gambia’s Reparations Commission has issued a statement calling on victims of the former regime of President Jammeh from 1994 to 2017 to register to receive reparations payments. More in this press release.

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Barrow Government Under Fire as UDP Demands Fair Groundnut Prices

The Barrow government is facing sharp criticism from the opposition UDP following its decision to maintain the groundnut price at D38,000 per tonne, with the party accusing the administration of abandoning farmers and refusing to offer fair compensation for their produce. More in this presser.

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EU Supports The Gambia’s Secondary Education With D1.7 Billion Five Year Grant

The European Union and the Government of The Gambia have signed a Financing Agreement for the programme “EU Support to Improve Secondary Education for The Youth (EU-ISEY)”. The new programme, worth approx. 1.7 billion dalasi (20 million euros), aims at improving Senior Secondary Education completion rates while reducing the gender and socioeconomic inequalities in educational attainment in The Gambia, especially in rural areas. More in the press release.

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World Bank Approves $45m (D3.3b) Grant to Fund Recovery-Focused Development Plan (2023 to 2027)

The World Bank issued a statement announcing that it has approved a $45 million grant (D3.3 billion) to support President Adama Barrow’s Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (2023 to 2027). The grant aims to support the Government of The Gambia’s efforts to enhance domestic revenue mobilisation and lay key infrastructure, regulatory and skill foundations for private sector development, and strengthen climate resilience. More in the press release.

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Victim Center Calls Government to Action, Commemorates November 11th Soldiers Massacre

The Gambia’s Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations (Victim Center) has issued a statement calling the government into action and to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the massacre of soldiers on 11th November 1994 by the former regime of President Yahya Jammeh. More in this press release.

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GoG: Former President Jammeh Can Return Home and Face Prosecution

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.

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EU and NYP Launch Youth Advisory Committee

The European Union Delegation to The Gambia and the National Youth Parliament – The Gambia (NYP) have established the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). This initiative is part of the EU's commitment to youth empowerment and participation in decision-making processes, as outlined in the EU Youth Strategy 2021-2027 and the Youth Action Plan in the European Union external action. More in the press release.

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Sub-Saharan Africa Maintains Resilient Growth but Faces Urgent Jobs Challenge

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy remains resilient, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up from 3.5 percent in 2024. This acceleration reflects easing inflationary pressures and a modest recovery of investment despite persistent global economic uncertainty. More in this publication.

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