President Mbalo Flown to Safety as Ecowas Moves to Restore Order in Guinea Bissau

Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis deepened on Wednesday, 26th November, after soldiers seized control of key state institutions in Bissau, prompting regional leaders to convene an...

UDP Questions Government Transparency After Cameroonian Opposition Leader Disclosure

Gambia’s main opposition party, the United Democratic Party (UDP), has issued a swift response just hours after the Government released a statement confirming the presence of Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary in the country. The Government announced that Bakary arrived on 7 November 2025...

Gambia Shelters Cameroonian Opposition Leader

The Government of The Gambia has confirmed that Cameroonian opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary...

The Stain of 2017 & The Jammeh Return

By Ebrima Baldeh I was at the airport on January 21st, 2017, when Jammeh, who...

The Stain of 2017 & The Jammeh Return

By Ebrima Baldeh I was at the airport on January 21st, 2017, when Jammeh, who...

Introducing the West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) – A New Horizon for African Travel

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Travellers looking for their next adventure may want to set their...

Sall Fights Back: Ex-President Hires Top Paris Lawyer as Legal Pressure Mounts in Dakar

DAKAR – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has hired a top French lawyer to...

Petition Against Senegal PM Backfires

A national petition calling for the resignation of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has...

Youssou Ndour’s Album β€œEclairer le Monde” Nominated for Best Global Music Album at 68th Grammy Awards

Dakar, Nov 8 - Senegalese singer, songwriter, and performer Youssou Ndour announced on Friday that his latest album, β€œEclairer le monde” (β€œLight Up the...

Dr Lamin J Darbo Named NUP Leader After His UDP Flagbearer Bid Fails

The National Unity Party (NUP) has appointed Dr Lamin J. Darbo as its new...
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Investigative Reports

Death of Newborn in Sare Bohum Ignites FGM Reckoning in The Gambia

When tragedy strikes a small community, the shockwaves travel fast and deep. The Senegambia...

Senegambia News

Senegal Makes Successful Return to London Tourism Fair

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh LONDON β€” The buzz at ExCeL London was unmistakable this week as Senegal reemerged on the global travel stage, marking its return to World Travel Market (WTM) London after a six-year break. Bursting with colour, energy, and a sense of purpose, the...

Senior Sports Official Demoted Over Missing Funds

The Public Service Commission has demoted a senior sports official after he admitted responsibility...

The Gambia Shines at World Travel Market in London

The Gambia is set to take centre stage at this year’s World Travel Market...

Sall Fights Back: Ex-President Hires Top Paris Lawyer as Legal Pressure Mounts in Dakar

DAKAR – Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has hired a top French lawyer to...

Petition Against Senegal PM Backfires

A national petition calling for the resignation of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has...

Lifestyle

Introducing the West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) – A New Horizon for African Travel

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Travellers looking for their next adventure may want to set their sights on an emerging voice in the world of tourism:...

Gambia Wins Best Stand Award at World Travel Market London

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh The Gambia has clinched the prestigious β€œBest Stand Design” award at...

The Gambia Shines at World Travel Market in London

The Gambia is set to take centre stage at this year’s World Travel Market...

Youssou Ndour’s Album β€œEclairer le Monde” Nominated for Best Global Music Album at 68th Grammy Awards

Dakar, Nov 8 - Senegalese singer, songwriter, and performer Youssou Ndour announced on Friday that his latest album, β€œEclairer le monde” (β€œLight Up the World”), has been nominated for the 68th edition of the Grammy Awards β€” the annual U.S.-based awards that honor the...

POLITICS

Breaking News: Jammeh Announces Return to Gambia After 9 Years In Exile

Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has announced that he will return to The Gambia...

Diaspora Gambians Denied Vote as Parliament Passes Election Bill

The Gambia’s long-awaited Election Bill 2025 has finally passed in the National Assembly, but...

Gambian Youths Abscond From Spain, Migration Deal At Risk

By Muhammed MS’s Bah Only 4 of 37 Gambian Seasonal Workers Return from Spain; 31...

Free the 44, End the Price Floor – Demands Gambian Activists

By Ali Jaw Groups of Gambian activists have raised their voices in defiance, calling the...

Senegal Unveils New cabinet With Major Shake-Up in Key Ministries

By Muhammed MS’s Bah The Presidency of the Republic of Senegal has announced the composition of a new government, unveiling sweeping changes across strategic ministries, including Justice, Interior, and Foreign Affairs. The reshuffle comes under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, marking one of...
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Senegal Makes Successful Return to London Tourism Fair

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh LONDON β€” The buzz at ExCeL London was unmistakable this week...

Introducing the West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) – A New Horizon for African Travel

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh Travellers looking for their next adventure may want to set their...

Dr Lamin J Darbo Named NUP Leader After His UDP Flagbearer Bid Fails

The National Unity Party (NUP) has appointed Dr Lamin J. Darbo as its new...

Youssou Ndour’s Album β€œEclairer le Monde” Nominated for Best Global Music Album at 68th Grammy Awards

Dakar, Nov 8 - Senegalese singer, songwriter, and performer Youssou Ndour announced on Friday...

The Stain of 2017 & The Jammeh Return

By Ebrima Baldeh I was at the airport on January 21st, 2017, when Jammeh, who...

Gambia Wins Best Stand Award at World Travel Market London

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh The Gambia has clinched the prestigious β€œBest Stand Design” award at...

The Gambia Shines at World Travel Market in London

The Gambia is set to take centre stage at this year’s World Travel Market...

Community Awaits Truth After Post-Mortem on Mandinary Youth

The people of Mandinary remain on edge as the family of Omar Badjie (OB),...

Diaspora Gambians Denied Vote as Parliament Passes Election Bill

The Gambia’s long-awaited Election Bill 2025 has finally passed in the National Assembly, but...

Gambian Women Speak on FGM’s Lasting Scars

By Amie Sanneh Across The Gambia, from busy clinics to quiet villages, The Senegambia Observer’s...

Breaking News: Jammeh Announces Return to Gambia After 9 Years In Exile

Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has announced that he will return to The Gambia...

Embalo’s Balancing Act: Guinea-Bissau’s President Navigates Senegal’s Political Divide

By Lamin Sam Jaiteh π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π‘π‘œπ‘™π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘™ π‘™π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘π‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘π‘’ 𝑖𝑛 π‘†π‘’π‘›π‘’π‘”π‘Žπ‘™ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘  π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘™π‘¦ 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑑 π‘Žπ‘  π‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘”π‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘ ...