The Gambia Times

07/11/2025

My heart is full today. ❤️🎓

At 18, I became a mother. Life took a tough turn when your father walked away the moment he heard I was pregnant. I was young, frightened, and completely alone. But even then, I made a promise, I will not give up on my child.

I worked day and night, cried in silence, and faced the world with strength I didn’t even know I had. There were times we had almost nothing, but I refused to let go of faith. I kept going for you, my son. 🙏

And today… I’m overwhelmed with joy. Watching you graduate from the military, seeing the man you’ve become, disciplined, kind, and brave, makes every sacrifice worth it.

To your father, wherever you are, I did it without you. 💪
To my son, thank you for making me the proudest mother on earth. I love you more than words can express. ❤️

To every single parent reading this: please, don’t give up. Even when it feels impossible, keep going. Keep praying. Keep believing. One day, your child will make you proud, and every tear will turn into joy. 🌟

07/11/2025

GPA Boss Faces Economic Crimes Charges Over Missing D20 Million

In a major development that has sent shockwaves through the country’s maritime sector, the State has officially moved to charge the Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), Mr. Ousman Jobarteh, with multiple counts of economic crimes linked to the alleged misappropriation of over 20 million dalasis.

According to reliable sources, the decision to prosecute was finalised earlier this week after extensive internal audits and reviews of GPA’s financial records. Jobarteh is expected to appear before the High Court in Banjul, alongside several senior members of his management team who are also implicated in the scandal.

In what many view as a questionable move, Mr. Jobarteh reportedly took casual leave shortly after being informed of the charges and has since travelled to Dakar, where he claims to be receiving medical treatment. The timing of his departure has raised serious concerns among observers, with speculation that it could be an attempt to delay or sidestep the judicial process.

If proven, this case would stand as one of the largest financial scandals in a state-owned enterprise in recent years, a major test for the government’s credibility on transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption reform.

Editor’s Opinion:

As Gambians, we cannot continue to look away while public institutions are turned into private pockets. Every dalasi stolen is a hospital unbuilt, a school unfunded, and a young Gambian dream deferred. This case must not be swept under the rug, it must set a precedent that no one, regardless of position or connection, is above the law.

05/11/2025

Let us pray for Sudan 🇸🇩, a nation crying in silence, where dreams are buried beneath the sound of conflict and hearts ache for peace. May God bring comfort to the mothers who have lost their children, strength to the fathers who still hold on to hope, and protection to the innocent who wake each day not knowing what tomorrow holds.

May the skies over Sudan clear from the smoke of war and shine again with the light of unity, healing, and love. Let peace flow through its rivers, and may its people rise once more, stronger, freer, and united in purpose.

Sudan, you are not forgotten. The world may look away, but humanity must not. Our prayers, our hearts, and our hopes are with you. 💔🇸🇩

03/11/2025

The Unite Movement for Change (UMC) is not just another political group, it is a generational call for renewal, led by Talib Ahmed Bensouda, a visionary young leader who believes that The Gambia’s greatest asset is its people. Under his leadership, the UMC represents integrity, competence, and a shared dream of a prosperous nation built on inclusion, innovation, and opportunity.

Talib Ahmed Bensouda has proven that good governance is not a theory but a practice. His record as Mayor of Kanifing shows what is possible when leadership is accountable and results-driven. He has inspired confidence among the youth, respect from elders, and trust from women who see in him a leader who listens and delivers.

The UMC stands for a future where youths are not just campaign foot soldiers but builders of the nation through skills, technology, and entrepreneurship. Women will no longer be sidelined but empowered in leadership, business, and governance. Children will have access to quality education that prepares them for a modern world. Farmers will benefit from modernized agriculture, while infrastructure, roads, and healthcare will be upgraded to meet the needs of every Gambian.

The Gambia’s geographical location is one of its greatest advantages, surrounded by Francophone countries yet English-speaking, stable, and strategically placed for investment. This makes it a natural hub for call centres, tech firms, manufacturing, and tourism. The UMC understands this potential and seeks to turn it into reality.

Change is no longer a dream, it is a necessity. The old ways have failed us; the youth are awake, the women are ready, and the people are united. UMC is the movement of hope, of progress, and of the future The Gambia deserves.

Credit: Unite Movement for Change Diaspora Media

03/11/2025

Africa got Talent 🙌🙌😂😂😂😂.

03/11/2025

APRC Official

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FORMER PRESIDENT YAHYA AJJ JAMMEH

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2025-11/001

FORMER PRESIDENT YAHYA A.J.J. JAMMEH DECLARES INTENT FOR PEACEFUL
RETURN TO THE GAMBIA IN NOVEMBER 2025
KANILAI, The Gambia – 3rd November 2025

ASSALAM ALAIKUM WA RAHMATULLAHI WABARAKATUHU

For and on behalf of His Excellency, Former President Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, today
we formally announce the former Head of State's unequivocal intent and sincere
desire to return peacefully to the Republic of The Gambia in November 2025.

The formal correspondence detailing this intent, dated today, will be officially dispatched to H.E. President Adama Barrow and the Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly on Monday, 3rd November 2025.

Copies will also be furnished to the ECOWAS, African Union (AU), and United Nations (UN) Commissions, and all Diplomatic Missions in The Gambia.

The announcement follows nearly nine years of residence in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, where Former President Jammeh has resided under the terms of the ECOWAS–AU–UN Joint Agreement of 21st January 2017.

Hon. Momodou Yafaye Tamba, who is formally mandated to act and speak on behalf of the Former President, emphasized that the decision is rooted in his constitutional rights as a citizen and his commitment to national stability.

Key Commitments and Assertions from the Declaration:

1. Basis for Return: Former President Jammeh’s return is asserted as a constitutional right, specifically in accordance with the provisions of the ECOWAS–AU–UN Joint Agreement of 21st January 2017, which guarantees his liberty to return to The Gambia at any time of his choosing.

2. Commitment to Peace: He solemnly reiterates that his departure on 22nd January 2017 was executed exclusively in the supreme interest of peace, national unity, and the preservation of state stability. He reaffirms his unwavering commitment to a peaceful return, guided by faith and patriotism.

3. Legal Standing of Commissions: The authorities and the Gambian people are
hereby gently reminded that neither the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) nor the Janneh Commission are, under the laws of The Gambia, courts of law. Furthermore, by their own acts and omissions, these bodies and/or their resultant white papers, are considered null and void in law, and therefore neither impede nor impinge on the rights and privileges of H.E. Former President Jammeh as a citizen, a political leader, and a former President and Head of State.
These rights were constitutionally entitled to him since 21st January 2017, when he relinquished his office and claims, and left The Gambia in the interest of peace and national cohesion and stability.

4. Call for Unity: The Former President issues a patriotic appeal to all Gambians—transcending all political and social affiliations—to collectively
uphold the principles of peace, national discipline, mutual respect, and genuine reconciliation, underscoring that the stability of The Gambia "must never be compromised."

5. Demand for Immediate Statutory and Constitutional Provision: Through this formal declaration, we respectfully seek the cooperation, understanding, and proactive engagement of all relevant institutions and international partners to ensure the immediate provision of statutory guarantees and
constitutional provisions for a former President and Head of State.

This measure is essential to fully recognize, respect, and safeguard the fundamental rights, dignity, and security of H.E. Former President Jammeh in strict adherence to the Constitution of The Gambia and the letter of the
ECOWAS–AU–UN Joint Agreement.
For and on behalf of HE Former President Jammeh, we extend his profound greetings and blessings to the Government and the People of The Gambia, concluding with the assurance that only peace, unity, and security shall prevail
upon his return, Insha’Allah.

For and on behalf of HE Former President Jammeh and his entire family and Party:

We herein express deep gratitude to H.E. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the Government, and the People of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for their "extraordinary hospitality, steadfast brotherhood, and protection" over the past eight years.
The declaration concludes by trusting that this formal statement will definitively dispel misinformation, discourage division, and reaffirm our collective faith in the goodwill, maturity, and unity of the Gambian people.

Signed:
Hon. Momodou Yafaye Tamba
Mandated to Act and Speak on behalf of H.E. Former President Jammeh, and to work with national and international partners to ensure the full respect and application of the Constitution of The Gambia and the ECOWAS-AU-UN
Agreement.

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02/11/2025

Hamat Bah Sounds Alarm Over Talib Bensouda’s Rising Political Tide

The political temperature in The Gambia is heating up as the Minister of Lands and leader of the National Reconciliation Party (NRP), Hon. Hamat N.K. Bah, has openly admitted concern over the growing momentum of Talib Ahmed Bensouda and his newly established Unite Movement for Change (UMC).

Speaking at a lively rally in Kombo Sukuta on Saturday evening, Bah cautioned members of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) and its coalition partners not to dismiss the emerging youth-led movement, describing it as a “real and formidable challenge” ahead of the 2026 general elections.

“This is not the time for complacency,” Bah declared. “We cannot allow a group of young politicians to take us by surprise. If they bring ten, we must bring twenty.” His statement drew mixed reactions from the crowd, some cheering in defiance, others sensing the growing unease within the ruling camp.

In a tone that shifted between warning and reflection, the veteran politician mocked Bensouda’s movement, dubbing it the “Movement for Change for Worse.” Yet, he also urged NPP loyalists to show restraint, reminding them that insults and personal attacks go against President Barrow’s principles. “Let us sell our record, not our temper,” Bah advised.

Despite his jabs, Bah acknowledged the right of young leaders to participate in politics, a subtle nod to the generational shift unfolding across the country’s political landscape.

Observers see Bah’s remarks as one of the clearest indications yet that Talib Bensouda’s Unite Movement is reshaping the political conversation in The Gambia. Once dismissed as a youth experiment, the movement now stands as a growing force, one capable of unsettling the traditional balance of power as the nation edges closer to 2026.

Mark Saho, UK 🇬🇧.

01/11/2025

Rumours are swirling once again across WhatsApp groups and social media circles. A mysterious voice note and photo shared in the infamous “Buu nu Moore” group have sparked wild speculation that the former president is already making his way home.

But let’s not forget Jammeh’s own words — “I will not sneak into The Gambia. I will return the same way I left, from the red carpet to the plane.”

Now, the nation holds its breath. Could history be preparing to repeat itself? Or is this just another wave of digital noise in The Gambia’s endless political theatre? 🇬🇲👀

01/11/2025

Many people don’t know this, but Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, shared a deep spiritual connection with Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse of Senegal, a man whose prayers and guidance shaped history. Before the construction of the Akosombo Dam, Nkrumah sought Sheikh Niasse’s blessings, believing that no great vision succeeds without divine guidance. Remarkably, several attempts on Nkrumah’s life failed, each one foreseen and warned about by the Sheikh. Their relationship reminds us that leadership without spirituality is incomplete; true progress begins when wisdom and faith walk hand in hand across Africa. 🌍✨

01/11/2025

01/11/2025

Agriculture, Kenya’s 🇰🇪 NextGen Agripreneurs
Farming is the New Gold for the Youths

Meet Lenah Mwangi, a 29-year-old Kenyan woman who swapped her accounting career for muddy boots and sunshine. But Lenah isn’t your average farmer, she’s a founder, a trainer, and a movement builder.

Through her initiative Inuka AgriSolution, she’s empowering hundreds of young people across Nakuru County to see agriculture not as “old people’s work,” but as a smart, tech-driven business.
Her farmers are now brand builders, marketers, and entrepreneurs feeding a nation. Lenah’s vision is simple: if Africa’s youth can dominate tech, they can also dominate agriculture, the continent’s oldest and richest goldmine.