Tension rises in Gunjur and Berending over a longstanding land dispute, with both sides claiming ownership. Government task force recommendations remain unimplemented, sparking concerns and rival press conferences. Gunjur residents express frustration over inaction, while Berending insists on their legal claim to the disputed land.

Dam Touray of the National Reconciliation Party has urged the ministry of local government to split Central River Region into North and South, with a governor for each. He argues that the current structure hinders efficient administration.

Senegal plans legal action against former President Macky Sall for alleged financial mismanagement, with reports of inflated figures, high debt, and budget deficit. Sall denies accusations, calling it a political move. If charged, he would be the first former head of state in Senegal to face legal

Senegal plans to take legal action against former President Macky Sall for financial mismanagement following an audit revealing inflated debt and budget deficit figures. Sall denies accusations, labeling them a political attack, as the government moves to repeal an amnesty law he passed.

Senegalese government and Casamance separatists sign agreement after decades of violence, facilitated by Bissau-Guinean President. Aim is to end hostilities, demobilize fighters, and promote peace in the region. Peace talks have been a top priority for new Senegale

Former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh's victim emphasizes the importance of the Gambian state leading the prosecution process, cautioning against reliance on US aid. Criticizing inadequate budget allocation, he urges the government to prioritize justice over luxury spending.

The letter to the editor criticizes President Barrow and his government in The Gambia for failing to address insults and incitement to violence by supporters, highlighting a lack of leadership, corruption, and economic stagnation in the country over the past sixty years.

The Gambian government is urged to provide appointment letters with terms, conditions, and pay for citizens going to work in Saudi Arabia. Foroyaa will investigate and share its findings with readers soon.

Foni Kansala NAM accuses government of withholding 2024 Constituency Development Fund, citing lack of funds while President's tour receives D60 million. Gibba criticizes government's financial management, emphasizing NAMs' reliance on CDF for grassroots development initiatives.

Foni Kansala NAM Almameh Gibba accuses the government of withholding 2024 Constituency Development Funds, citing lack of funds amidst D60 million spent on President's tour. Lawmakers struggle to support constituencies as government faces scrutiny over financial management and resource allocation.

President Barrow highlighted Gambia's progress in education, healthcare, and agriculture at the 60th Independence Anniversary, citing the construction of new schools, improved healthcare facilities, and agricultural interventions. Despite achievements, challenges in unemployment and poverty persist, with a commitment to expand livelihood opportunities.

President Barrow highlighted progress in education, healthcare, and agriculture during The Gambia's 60th Independence Anniversary, citing the construction of 424 schools and new health facilities, as well as efforts to address high unemployment and poverty rates.

The Gambia reflects on 60 years of independence, highlighting achievements and challenges under past administrations. Calls for unity, accountability, and development, emphasizing the need for economic diversification, healthcare and education reforms, sports funding, and a culture of patriotism.

The Gambia reflects on 60 years of independence, highlighting achievements and challenges under past administrations while emphasizing the need for unity, accountability, and development to achieve economic self-sufficiency, eradicate corruption, improve healthcare and education, invest in sports, and instill patriotism for a prosperous future.

President Trump's freeze on USAID funding prompts concerns in The Gambia, affecting government projects and Ecowas Hybrid Court plans. Minister confirms monitoring implications, highlighting potential disruptions to global humanitarian efforts.

SSHFC and the government are at odds over a 9.8 million euros loan for GTSC buses, with government pushing to redirect repayment to GTSC, while SSHFC insists on government payment as agreed, leading to parliamentary scrutiny.

According to its proponents, entering into an agreement of this kind is common between nations as it is well-known that no government can provide employment for all the citizens in a country. They say that there is hardly any country that has one hundred percent employment rate and therefore, this agreement is one of the ways in which the government is reducing unemployment in The Gambia. Whatever the case, the government of The Gambia has a huge task in making sure that there are more job opportunities for the young people of the country.

Despite mounting evidence and damning reports from the auditor general, the government has shown little interest in accountability, with President Barrow himself dismissing audit reports as “just an opinion”. The Barrow government will not take any serious action to fight corruption, but a UDP government will take urgent actions to restore accountability and rebuild public trust. Corruption in The Gambia under President Adama Barrow’s government has reached alarming levels, with every sector and ministry affected.

Yaya Dampha, the coordinator for NPP supporters in the diaspora, has defended the Barrow government against accusations of failure by the GFA party. Dampha highlighted the government's efforts in transitional justice, including holding perpetrators accountable and establishing a hybrid court system. He also criticized former officials for their past actions and called for citizens to confront the realities of the current situation.

Babucarr Fofana, former regional coordinator for the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) in Kuntaur, The Gambia, faced questioning over his handling of a 100,000-dalasi fund intended for COVID-19 relief. Fofana argued the funds were used for general disaster relief, citing major disasters in the region coinciding with the pandemic. The Local Government Commission of Inquiry is investigating the matter, with Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez asserting the funds were improperly accepted by the NDMA and demanding evidence of expenditures.

Nominations for the Massembeh Ward area council by-election in The Gambia open today, with candidates from the United Democratic Party and the National People's Party set to file their papers. The by-election was called following the death of Bakary Cheren Korita, who was elected on a UDP ticket. The ward includes the major settlements of Kolior, Jomari, and Massembeh.

The Tanji Village Development Committee (VDC) in The Gambia has been officially dissolved by the Brikama Area Council due to several violations, including failure to hold an Annual General Meeting throughout its five-year tenure and allegations of fiscal mismanagement. The Council is now expected to oversee the establishment of a new VDC, in line with governance regulations.

The Gambia For All (GFA) party has criticized President Adama Barrow's administration, accusing it of failing the Gambian people and blaming it for the continued influence of exiled former dictator Yahya Jammeh. The GFA expressed regret at the lack of meaningful institutional and constitutional reforms under Barrow's leadership, and urged the president to prioritize the interests of The Gambia for good governance, economic prosperity, and political stability.

Lamin YFA Mboge, owner of Mbulmano Construction, testified at the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, alleging he paid a bribe exceeding D100,000 to Kuntaur Area Council (KAC) officials after securing two contracts for borehole drilling. Mboge claimed that council officials demanded 40% of his contract's value, significantly impacting his ability to procure project materials. The money was reportedly given to Lamin Kujabi, the director of planning, for distribution among senior officials.

In the aftermath of the rainy season, regions in The Gambia such as Banni, Limbambulu Yamadou, Sami Koto, Basse, Sandu, and Jimara experienced severe flooding, causing damage to farms, homes, and businesses. Despite the passage of several months, there has been no government assistance provided to the victims. The news outlet Foroyaa plans to contact the NDMA to inquire about their plans for the affected individuals.

The Public Enterprise Committee (PEC) of the National Assembly in The Gambia has decided to question the Office of the Vice President and Finance Ministry about the €9.8 million spent on 70 buses for the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC). The decision follows discussions with the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) and the GTSC about the unrecovered expenditure. The government had initially directed the purchase of 50 buses, later adding 20 more, with the promise of refunding the money, a promise that has yet to be fulfilled.

The Gambia government's concession agreement with Turkish company Albayrak for the management of the Banjul Seaport and the development of a Deep Seaport in Sanyang has been marred by irregularities, according to an investigation by The Alkamba Times. The report raises concerns about the bidding process, Albayrak’s qualifications, and the government’s decision-making, with allegations that the contract was awarded despite Albayrak failing to meet all bid requirements. The investigation also reveals financial and managerial disputes within the Albayrak-Negmar Consortium, and allegations of corruption and mismanagement in Albayrak's past engagements in other African countries.

An audit has revealed that the managing director of The Gambia's Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) approved a 9.8 million euro loan for the government to purchase buses without board approval. The Public Enterprises Committee of the National Assembly discovered this irregularity during a review of the corporation's 2022 activity report and audited financial statements. The SSHFC has been asked to rectify its internal procedures before the report can be accepted.

The Gambia's Minister of Public Service, Baboucarr Bouy, announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and support from Bangladesh to digitize a government portal for improved public service delivery. The digitization process aims to simplify access to national identification cards, passports, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and business registration. The Minister also revealed plans for an internal audit on all ministries, except Basic and Secondary Education, Health, and Agriculture, to control the country's wage bill.

During a town hall meeting in Bijilo, Gambia, Public Service Minister Hon. Baboucarr Bouy announced a significant increase in civil service salaries and allowances. The move, which includes a 30% increase in aggregate salary and 100% and 105% increases in transport and residential allowances respectively, is aimed at retaining professional personnel within the Civil Service. The minister expressed optimism that the salary increase will help to address the loss of over 200 civil servants to parastatals and the private sector in the past two years.

The Gambia government's key road project, the Hakalang Road, has been funded by tax payer’s money and has taken five years to complete, with annual allocations of hundreds of millions of dalasi. Despite an announcement that the road will be inaugurated in April 2025, there are projections for further allocations of 621 million dalasi in 2026 and 658 million dalasi in 2027, raising questions about the project's financial management.

The Gambia's Minister of Public Service, Baboucarr Bouy, has announced a significant salary increase for civil servants in an effort to reduce attrition and address pay disparities. The aggregate salary has been increased by 30%, with transport and residential allowances boosted by 100% and 105% respectively. The announcement was made during a town hall meeting in Bijilo, attended by cabinet ministers, government officials, media personnel, and community members.

A dispute between the managing director and the board chairman of the Gambia Printing & Publishing Corporation, which had resulted in operational paralysis, has been resolved. The conflict had led to staff salaries for January not being processed and a lack of funds for essential office operations. The managing director, Momodou Ceesay, was sent on administrative leave due to allegations of economic malfeasance and mismanagement, and after initially defying orders to hand over his duties, he complied and handed over to the deputy managing director.

The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) has tasked the Vice President's Office with ensuring that missing payment vouchers worth D450,890 from the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) are provided for audit inspection by September 28, 2023. Additionally, FPAC has directed the Judiciary to prepare and submit its accounts for the period 2016-2022 for audit by December 31, 2023.

The managing director of GPPC, Momodou Ceesay, denies allegations of financial mismanagement and claims that the institution has been regularly audited, with the 2021 and 2022 audits already completed and the 2023 audit underway. He also refuted claims that the D50 million bioclimatic exercise book printing machine was overpriced and not functioning, stating that it underwent proper procurement procedures and is currently in use.

In 2024, over 1600 Gambians tragically lost their lives while attempting to migrate to Europe irregularly, with the majority perishing at sea. The government is urged to address the underlying factors driving this dangerous trend, such as lack of opportunities and skills training for young people. Urgent action is needed to stem the flow of migration and save lives.