The Majority Leader and National Assembly Member for Kantora, Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, has defended the government’s record on electricity investment, stating that more than $200 million has been committed to the energy sector since 2017. Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the ongoing electricity crisis—raised as a matter of urgent public importance by the Member for Latrikunda Sabiji—Hon. Tunkara rejected claims that the government has failed to invest in power kerrfatou.com/majority-leade…

Civil society organisation Gambia Participates held an emergency press conference on Thursday, calling out the government over its prolonged delay in establishing the Anti-Corruption Commission and drawing attention to a series of unresolved corruption scandals and the country’s persistent electricity crisis. kerrfatou.com/gambia-partici…

The National Assembly Member for Kiang West, Hon. Lamin Ceesay, has called on the President to take decisive action over the ongoing electricity crisis, urging him to hold the leadership of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) accountable for what he described as a failure in service delivery. kerrfatou.com/kiang-west-nam…

A High Court judge has ruled that a portion of a Wellingara property was validly gifted by its late owner to two women she raised as her own children, placing that portion beyond the reach of her biological son’s inheritance claim and dismissing his bid to evict them. kerrfatou.com/high-court-rul…

The Executive Director of Gambia Participates, Marr Nyang, has raised alarm over persistent challenges in the country’s energy sector, warning that unreliable electricity supply, high tariffs, and delays in infrastructure development pose serious threats to economic growth and public health. kerrfatou.com/economy-suffoc…

The National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, Hon. Yahya Menteng Sanyang, has described the ongoing electricity crisis in The Gambia as a “full-blown economic and social emergency,” warning that persistent power outages are inflicting severe hardship on households and businesses nationwide. kerrfatou.com/nam-sanyang-de…

ANM Ousainu Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has dismissed claims that a UDP-led government would pursue acts of revenge if elected, emphasizing that the party remains committed to upholding justice within the bounds of the law. Speaking in an interview with Mengbe Kering, Darboe stated that ensuring accountability does not equate to violating individual rights. kerrfatou.com/udp-government…

The Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Buah Saidy, has announced that the country’s financial inclusion rate has reached 82 percent, a significant rise from 19 percent in 2019, describing the achievement as a major milestone in the country’s financial sector reforms. kerrfatou.com/gambias-financ…

ANM Ousainu Darboe, Secretary General and flag-bearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has asserted that his party has consistently been denied victory in past elections due to alleged electoral malpractice, while expressing confidence that the upcoming December 5 presidential election will yield a different outcome. kerrfatou.com/ousainu-darboe…

The Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, has issued a strong warning against tribalism and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 elections, stressing that the government will not tolerate actions that threaten national unity and peace. kerrfatou.com/interior-minis…

The National Assembly Member for Lower Badibou, Hon. Kemo Gassama, has called for decisive national action to combat hate speech and tribal division, warning that such practices pose a serious threat to peace, unity, and national cohesion in The Gambia. kerrfatou.com/lower-badibou-…

A Banjul magistrate has acquitted and discharged two Austrian nationals charged with disobeying a lawful court order, ruling that the prosecution’s case had “collapsed” before the defence was even required to answer—with the charge ultimately undone by the testimony of the State’s own witnesses. kerrfatou.com/magistrate-acq…

The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has informed the National Assembly that state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and local government councils collectively owe the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) more than D1.23 billion in outstanding tax arrears. kerrfatou.com/finance-minist…

The Gambia Immigration Department (GID), in collaboration with the Gambia Navy and the Spanish Guardia Civil stationed in The Gambia, has intercepted 71 irregular migrants in a coordinated maritime operation conducted on 9th June 2026. kerrfatou.com/gambia-immigra…

The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has informed the National Assembly that only D1.04 million has been recovered from the D27.5 million identified as misused public funds in the Auditor General’s 2023 report. kerrfatou.com/finance-minist…

The High Court Criminal Division has granted bail to John Ebrima Carayol, a suspect charged by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG), after finding that the statutory provision cited in the charge sheet does not exist under Gambian law. In a ruling delivered by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, the court held that Section 45(4)(b) of the Drug Control Act 2003—under which the accused was charged—has no basis in the country’s legislation, rendering the charge fundamentally defective. kerrfatou.com/high-court-gra…

Global Properties officially inaugurated The Global Tower, now recognized as the tallest commercial building in The Gambia and the company’s new headquarters, during a landmark ceremony presided over by President Adama Barrow on June 10, 2026. kerrfatou.com/global-propert…

The Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has dismissed criticism regarding the credibility of his ministry’s information dissemination, describing such concerns as politically motivated. In an interview with QTV, Dr. Ceesay responded to allegations questioning the accuracy and reliability of public statements and press releases issued by his ministry. kerrfatou.com/information-mi…

The Secretary General and Party Leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), ANM Ousainu Darboe, has laid out clear conditions for any coalition arrangement ahead of the December 5th presidential election, warning that his party will not enter into agreements that diminish its standing or sideline its leadership. kerrfatou.com/darboe-draws-l…

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the creation of a new oversight body aimed at tracking promises made by government officials, a move lawmakers said would strengthen accountability and ensure that commitments made before Parliament do not go unfulfilled. The measure establishes a Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation, tasked with monitoring, recording, and following up on undertakings made by members of the executive during parliamentary proceedings. Introducing the motion, the Majority Leader and member for Kantora, Billay G. Tunkara, said the Assembly routinely receives assurances from senior officials—including the vice president and cabinet ministers—but lacks a formal mechanism to track whether those commitments are honored. “The National Assembly regularly receives undertakings, assurances, promises, commitments, and pledges from Hon. Vice President, Hon. Ministers, and other persons appearing before it during the course of ordinary business,” he said. He noted that existing parliamentary rules, particularly Standing Order 100, address only formal responses to resolutions and committee reports, leaving a broader range of assurances outside any systematic oversight.kerrfatou.com/national-assem…