May 16
Gambia: President Barrow Tours Gambian Owned Agribusinesses
G-Farms Limited, a Gambian-owned agribusiness farm in Gunjur Sambuya, was recently visited by President Adama Barrow, giving the management of the farm a chance to voice their… Read more »
Gambia: Calls for Rejection of Pro-FGM Bill Intensify As More CSOs Engage Na Committee
More civil society organisations (CSOs) have joined the call for the rejection of the proposed Women's (Amendment) Bill 2023 which is aimed at lifting the ban on female genital… Read more »
Gambia: Dleag Arrests 13 Suspects With Alleged Prohibited Drugs
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency - The Gambia (DLEAG) said they have recently arrested thirteen people with suspected cannabis sativa and other prohibited drugs. Read more »
May 14
Gambia: Minimum Wage for Workers Proposed By Unions
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
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
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
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Gambia: Dr. Daffeh Presents Evidence to Lawmakers Showing FGM/C Is Harmful
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
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
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
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
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 08
Gambia: When Will the Old Currency Notes Be Fully Withdrawn From Circulation?
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
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
The Audited Financial Reports of the Office of the Ombudsman have revealed increment in assets, revenue and expenditures of the office. Read more »
May 06
Gambia: Gambia Drops in RSF 2024 World Press Freedom Index
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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 »
April 24
Gambia: Lawmakers Pass the Special Prosecutor's Office Bill
Members of the National Assembly of The Gambian are divided on the Special Prosecutor's Office (SOP) Bill 2024. Read more »
April 23
Gambia: Justice Minister Puts Forth Bill to Prosecute Rights Violators
The Gambia's Minister for Justice, Dawda A Jallow, on Monday, 21st April 2024, tabled a bill entitled Special Prosecutor's Office Bill 2024. Read more »