By Omar Bah Mayor Talib Bensouda has strongly advised President Adama Barrow to refrain from making politically charged remarks about his opponents and instead prioritize addressing the pressing issues faced by the people of The Gambia. In response to President Barrow’s verbal attack on UDP leader Ousainu Darboe during a rally in Brikama, Mayor Bensouda
US President Donald Trump’s July 9-11, 2025, meeting with leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal aims to boost U.S.-Africa trade, following a Rwanda-DRC peace deal and a tense South Africa meeting, with a larger summit planned for September.
Gambian Defence Minister Serign Modou Njie disclosed a military investigation into items stolen by soldiers from former President Jammeh’s residence, while Deputy Speaker Seedy SK Njie urged African legislators in Abuja to prioritize security funding to combat rising insecurity and promote peace.
