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The Reds are keen on the 22-year-old as they look to bolster their options in the wide attacking areas. Minteh is currently sidelined after undergoing surgery on a right-leg injury suffered during Brighton’s 3-0 friendly victory over Roma earlier this month. He is expected to remain out of action for around another eight weeks. But […]
The journey back to Farato began with tears. By the time they reached the Serekunda garage, the afternoon had already begun to soften into evening. The heat that had pressed down upon the town for most of the day was losing its sharpness, and a faint breeze moved through the roadside trees. The lorries came […]
‘The Lofty Standards of Gratitude One Must Adopt’After reciting Tashahhud, Ta’awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(aba) said that he has been mentioning the Holy Prophet’s (sa) teachings about gratitude along with his own example in this regard. He began by explaining how God’s true servant, the Promised Messiah(as), understood and emulated […]
By Sulayman Jeng What happens when fear becomes a ruler’s greatest weapon—and ordinary people finally decide they have had enough? In the fictional West African nation of Kankary Kunda, power has become personal. The Mansa rules through intimidation, division and silence, while families and communities learn to survive beneath the weight of his authority. But […]
By Dr Cherno Omar Barry In the late 1980s, The Gambia passed through one of the most difficult economic periods of its post-independence history. Economic reforms and public-sector retrenchment meant that many people suddenly found themselves without jobs. Behind the language of economic recovery were real human beings: workers who could no longer provide for […]
By Dave MannehSFLRAC The relay still signs. Part 2 found it in the state’s own record: the seyfo and the alkalo administer the land the state claims ownership of, and no transfer of it moves without their mark. The office that endorsed the Kombo Coastal Belt leases in 1970 endorses transfers today. It never stopped. […]
August 20, 2026 The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG) met on 19th and 20th August, 2026. After assessing domestic and global economic conditions and the near-term outlook, the Committee decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 14 percent. The following is an overview of deliberations that […]
Senegal’s opposition is pressing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for local elections that could become the first test between him and his former mentor since their dramatic split. Faye fired Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in May, splitting the ruling camp into rival factions, ahead of the 2029 presidential race. Sonko, who […]
The marriage of former wrestling champion Balla Gaye 2 and his wife Boury Bathily is going through an incredibly difficult time. During a live broadcast on social media earlier in the week, the young woman appeared visibly distressed, in tears and under intense stress, as she publicly revealed the suffering she was enduring in her […]
The Caliph General of the Tijaniyya order, Serigne Babacar Sy Mansour, has chosen the theme “Together, thinking and acting according to the word of Oneness (Tawhid), La ilaha illa Allah” for this year’s celebration to be held on Tivaouane for the Gamou celebration, scheduled for Tuesday, 25th August. Presented by the Scientific Committee of Mawlid […]
Twice Through the Fire: A Reckoning with Umar Abdulrasheed ‘s Two Ceramic Vessels By Athi Mongezeleli Joja Ceramics has mostly embraced the tradition of firing a piece twice; the first is to harden it, then the second locks the colour permanently. Umar Abdulrasheed’s two vessels seem to embody that idea. Born from the same body […]
The Patriotic Progressive Alliance (PPA) movement, headed by Dr Ousman Gajigo, has dissolved its merger with Gambia For All, GFA, saying, it will be joining the Unite/NUP alliance for the 2026 election. A statement from PPA shared with The Standard explained that one of the main reasons the movement merged with GFA is the belief […]
By Arret Jatta Coalition 2026 is set to sign a political alliance among eight political parties and movements ahead the December 5 presidential election. The agreement will be signed at Pencha Mi Hall, according to a statement issued by the coalition. The alliance brings together the People’s Right Party (PRP), FORWARD Gambia, National Reform Congress […]
By Tabora Bojang For the first time since a witness at the parliamentary enquiry on the sale and handling of former president Jammeh’s assets mentioned that one of the tractors was taken away by Presidential Adviser Dou Sanno, the influential ruling party bigwig has come out to clear the air. The witness, Sergeant Omar Jagne, […]
By Arret Jatta The Area Councillor for Talinding North, Babucarr Mansally, has called on the government to provide diplomatic passports to elected councillors, saying the document would be useful for them to pursue opportunities abroad. Speaking on Star TV’s Wake Up Gambia show on the challenges faced by councillors, Mansally urged President Adama Barrow and […]
Dear Editor,There are moments in the history of every nation when voters are confronted with a question that goes beyond personalities, political parties and election slogans. The question is: What kind of leadership does our country need for the next generation? For The Gambia, that question has become impossible to avoid. Our country is young. […]
Today, as we mark World Humanitarian Day, we must reflect on the state of humanitarianism. Humanitarian work has always been framed upon the collective assumption that there are lines that should never be crossed, even in wars. For a generation, we had binding international agreements that treated the act of protecting a child in need […]
A campaign has been launched to halt the deportation of a Gambian DJ who has lived in Malta for 18 years, with organisations and prominent figures calling on the government to allow him to regularise his status. Yusupha Dibassey, better known as DJ Dollarino, was detained on 10 August after reporting to the authorities to […]
Gambia coach Jonathon McKinstry has sent a special message to his players informing them and expressing delight about news that the scorpions first match in the Afcon 2027 qualifiers, against Somalia, will be played at the Independence Stadium next month. Since taking over as coach in May 2024, Mckinstry never guided his team on home […]
A 31-year-old Gambian man has been arrested in connection with alleged drug trafficking in St Julian’s. The suspect, a 31-year-old man from Gambia residing in Gzira, was caught following police inspections overnight between Monday and Tuesday. According to the police, while officers were conducting checks in the area of the Santa Rita steps, they noticed […]
