May 15
Gambia: Swiss Court Convicts Gambian Ex-Minister of Atrocities
DW
A Swiss court has delivered a guilty verdict in the trial of former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko. He was accused of several crimes against humanity committed from 2000 to… Read more »
Gambia: Swiss Court Convicts Former Interior Minister For Crimes Against Humanity, Including Torture of Two Journalists [press release]
RSF
A court in Switzerland has convicted a Gambian former top official for crimes against humanity and has sentenced him to 20 years in prison. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) welcomes… Read more »
Gambia: Ex-Gambian Interior Minister Sonko to Know His Fate Today
The Point
The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland, sitting in the Ticino region of Bellinzona, will today pass the verdict on the seven years' case of former Gambian Interior Minister… Read more »
May 14
Gambia: Minimum Wage for Workers Proposed By Unions
Foroyaa
May Day was not an ordinary day for workers. The unions took it as a day of their own. They informed the public that the authorities have told them of the efforts they are making… Read more »
May 13
Gambia: African Commission to Hold Panel Deliberation On FGM
Foroyaa
The African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) has unveiled that as part of its upcoming ordinary session,it will be holding panel deliberations and discussions on… Read more »
Gambia: Human Rights Advocate Calls for Collective Responsibility
Foroyaa
The Executive Director of the African Center for Democracy Human and Rights Studies (ACDHRS), Hannah Forster has said promotion and protection of human rights remain a collective… Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Hosts EU Erasmus+ Information Day for the Gambia
Foroyaa
From Fatoumata Joof, MoHERST Read more »
Gambia: Dr. Daffeh Presents Evidence to Lawmakers Showing FGM/C Is Harmful
Foroyaa
Gambian gynecologist Dr. Babanding Daffeh last Wednesday presented evidence to lawmakers in Banjul showing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is harmful. Read more »
Gambia: St Francis Schools to Resume School Today
Foroyaa
Sangmarie Correa, the Principal of St Francis Senior Secondary School has on Sunday evening informed Foroyaa that their various schools will resume learning today. Read more »
Gambia: Human Rights Commission Urges Government to Investigate All Murder Suspects And Bring Perpetrators to Account
Foroyaa
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in its 2023 state of the Human Rights reporthas urged the Gambia government to thoroughly investigate all alleged murders and bring… Read more »
Gambia: German Police Support Team Donates Equipment, Vehicles to Gambia Police Force
Foroyaa
The German Police Support Team (GPST) has donated and equipment, vehicles and motor bicycles to the Gambia Police worth more than 35 million Dalasi. Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Launches National Tvet Committee
Foroyaa
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), convened a stakeholder meeting on Friday, May 3rd 2024, to establish the National Technical and… Read more »
May 10
West Africa: Minister Jobe Presides Over West Africa Ecotourism Network Annual Summit
The Point
The West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN) on Tuesday ended its two-day Annual Summit in Banjul. Read more »
May 08
Gambia: When Will the Old Currency Notes Be Fully Withdrawn From Circulation?
Foroyaa
The volume of currency notes in circulation and their value should be objectively monitored by the authorities of a state in order to protect the economy of such a state. The… Read more »
May 07
Gambia: IEC Appeals for Extension of Time to Submit Reports
Foroyaa
Officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) have appealed for extended time period to be able to complete their ongoing special audit and to reappear for submission of… Read more »
Gambia: Ombudsman's Reports Reveal Increment in Revenue, Expenditure
Foroyaa
The Audited Financial Reports of the Office of the Ombudsman have revealed increment in assets, revenue and expenditures of the office. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Passes Law That Could See Former Dictator Jammeh Tried Locally
FrontPageAfrica
Gambian lawmakers have passed two legal instruments seeking to establish a special court, a criminal division within the country's court system, and office of a special prosecutor… Read more »
May 06
Gambia: Gambia Drops in RSF 2024 World Press Freedom Index
Foroyaa
The Reporters Without Borders in its 2024 World Press Freedom Index has ranked The Gambia 10th in Africa and 58th in the world. RSF is an international non-profit and… Read more »
Gambia: Smart Agriculture or Family Farm Agriculture?
Foroyaa
The term smart agriculture may be utilized to show how few people are given loans to take over the family farms of many areas to establish large plantations of farming and employ… Read more »
Gambia: IMF Approves U.S.$98.4 Million for the Gambia
Foroyaa
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its board has approved US$98.4 million for the Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: A Great Opportunity or Challenge for President Barrow
Foroyaa
The 15th OIC summit is now behind us. President Barrow has assumed the chairpersonship of the 57 member states of the organization. There were two conceptions regarding the holding… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Gynecologist Shares His Expert Opinion On FGM/C
Foroyaa
Gambian consultant gynecologist Dr. Abdoulie Keita last Thursday shared his expert opinion about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) before the National Assembly Joint… Read more »
May 05
Gambia: DLEA Arrest Five Suspects With 'Kush' & Other Drugs
Foroyaa
Operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG) stationed in the West Coast Region (WCR) and North Bank Region (NBR) took into custody five suspects for drug… Read more »
May 02
Gambia: Is Labour Day Serving Its True Purpose? [editorial]
Foroyaa
May Day is utilized by organized labour to determine the working condition of the working class. While sports could improve health, meetings convened by organized labour to explain… Read more »
Gambia: First Witness Testifies in Westfield Murder Case
Foroyaa
22-year-old Sanna Camara is the first prosecution witness to testify in the murder trial involving Adama Tine accused of killing Fatoumata Kargbo inside a money exchange bureau at… Read more »