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The Gambia cuts gasoil price to D115/L D150M subsidy announcedThe Government of The Gambia has reduced the retail price ...
01/06/2026

The Gambia cuts gasoil price to D115/L D150M subsidy announced

The Government of The Gambia has reduced the retail price of gasoil (diesel) from D120 to D115 per litre, announcing a D150 million subsidy to soften the impact of rising global fuel costs. The Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines said petrol (PMS) remains at D112 per litre.

The measure aims to help households, transport operators, and businesses that depend on diesel. Officials said fuel pricing will be reviewed through a “transparent and evidence‑based process” as global markets stay volatile.

While any relief is welcome, critics say a small D5 cut and a one‑off subsidy fall short compared with neighbouring countries that combine subsidies with longer‑term policies like targeted cash transfers, public transport support and tax adjustments to protect vulnerable citizens and curb price shocks.

Gambians may feel the pinch again unless the government pairs this subsidy with durable measures to reduce fuel dependence and stabilise costs.

We’ll keep following developments and report on how the subsidy is implemented and who benefits.

Two months after the brutal murder of activist Vigário Luís Balanta, Guinea-Bissau’s transitional government has still n...
01/06/2026

Two months after the brutal murder of activist Vigário Luís Balanta, Guinea-Bissau’s transitional government has still not launched a credible investigation.

Balanta a leading voice in Movimento Revolucionário Pó de Terra who criticized both the former president and the military takeover was kidnapped, beaten, shot with a Kalashnikov and found with sand forced into his mouth near N’Dam Lero. His funeral on 2 April drew thousands; protesters who marched to the Ministry of Justice were met with tear gas.
His family and civil-society groups demand justice. The failure to act sends a chilling message to activists and raises urgent questions about impunity, rule of law, and human rights under the military-installed administration. International observers are calling for an independent, transparent probe now.

Officer Sacked, Turned Over to Police After Disabled Prisoner’s Escape; Alleged Phone Collusion Raises Security Question...
01/06/2026

Officer Sacked, Turned Over to Police After Disabled Prisoner’s Escape; Alleged Phone Collusion Raises Security Questions
The Gambia Prison Service has dismissed and handed over to the police a prison officer after the escape of a disabled inmate, in an incident that has exposed worrying lapses in prison security and possible collusion between staff and prisoners.
Sergeant Sainey Demba, the officer in charge at the facility on 15 May, has been charged and removed from active duty while authorities investigate the escape of prisoner Babucarr Mankabou, Gambia Prison Service spokesman Luke Jatta confirmed to The Standard.
According to the prison service, officers had planned to move an inmate who had been causing disturbances to a separate cell for separation. Instead, investigators say, the disruptive inmate was placed in the same cell as Mankabou. “The officer in charge, Sergeant Sainey Demba, reportedly left the station for an unknown destination,” Jatta said, describing the procedural breach that preceded the escape.
The service’s internal probe has reportedly uncovered communications between Sergeant Demba and Mankabou prior to the escape. Investigators further allege that family members used Sergeant Demba’s phone to contact Mankabou while he was in custody — a claim that, if verified, points to active collusion and the misuse of official equipment.
“This is a matter of grave concern,” Jatta said. “We have taken immediate disciplinary action and referred the case to the police to ensure a full, independent investigation.”
The escape of a disabled prisoner raises additional questions about the facility’s duty of care. Civil society and prison-watch groups say such lapses undermine public safety and erode trust in correctional institutions. Human rights advocates argue the incident also highlights the need for better oversight and stronger protections for vulnerable inmates.

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