June 23
Gambia: Late Receipt of Audit Report Postpones Parliamentary Sitting
The Point
The National Assembly adjourned its sitting to Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. after proceedings were delayed for several hours and the scheduled response of the Minister for… Read more »
Gambia: UN Launches PBF Project to Boost Citizen Trust, Accountability in Gambia
The Point
The United Nations on Monday, 22nd June 2026 launched a new Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) project aimed at strengthening citizen trust and public accountability for peaceful coexistence… Read more »
Gambia: Man Who Hacked Wife Gets Life in Prison
The Point
Yugo Sowe was on Monday has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court in Banjul after being found guilty of brutally attacking his ex-wife, Amie Sowe, with a cutlass in… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Promises Uninterrupted Electricity Supply in Next 3 Years
The Point
President Adama Barrow has assured Gambians that the country will enjoy a stable and uninterrupted electricity supply over the next two to three years, declaring that recent power… Read more »
Gambia: UDP Denies Consensus of Adopting Candidate-Led Model in Coalition Talks
The Point
The Deputy External Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Dr. Lamin Manneh, while speaking to Hill Top, has denied consensus in adoption of the candidate-led model in… Read more »
June 22
Gambia: National Assembly Committee Recommends Police Investigation Into $1.3m Vehicle Contract
Foroyaa
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly has recommended a police investigation into a procurement contract worth $1.3 million involving the… Read more »
Gambia: Rooftop Billboards Spread Across Gambia Despite Safety Fears and Permit Concerns
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A growing number of rooftop billboards are appearing across The Gambia's urban centres, with our investigation finding that many have been erected without permits, raising concerns… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Adopts Roadmap to Expand Rural Electrification Across West Africa
Foroyaa
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across… Read more »
Gambia: High Court Rejects Attempt to Bar Media From Covering Rongo-Omar Jammeh Case
Foroyaa
The High Court has rejected an application by lawyer Omar Jammeh seeking to hold his civil suit against Momodou Lamin Jarju, alias Rongo, behind closed doors and to prohibit media… Read more »
Gambia: Father of April 10 Victim Calls for Justice, Reparation
The Point
Abdoulie H. Bojang, father of one of the students killed during the April 10, 2000 student demonstration, has called on The Gambia government to ensure justice prevails over the… Read more »
Gambia: Former VP Dr Touray Enters 2026 Race As Independent
The Point
Former Vice President Dr. Isatou Touray has announced her candidacy as an independent presidential candidate for the 2026 election, becoming the second female former VP to join the… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Launches NPP Manifesto, 9-Point Agenda, Vows Faster Development
The Point
President Adama Barrow on June 20, 2026 officially launched the National People's Party Manifesto, Nine-Point Plan and new digital platforms, describing the event as "an… Read more »
Gambia: NCCE Concludes Nationwide Civic, Electoral Sensitisation Programme
The Point
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has successfully concluded its nationwide civic and electoral sensitisation programme, held from 16th to 20th June 2026, under the… Read more »
Gambia: France-Based Humanitarian Association Eyes Expansion to Gambia
The Point
A France-based humanitarian association, Le Réveil Humanitaire, has expressed its intention to expand its intervention efforts to The Gambia, aiming to improve lives through… Read more »
Gambia: The Point's Editor Heads to China for Prestigious Women's Leadership Training
The Point
Isatou Ceesay Bah, Sub-News Editor of The Point newspaper and columnist of the widely read Women and Society column, has departed for the People's Republic of China to participate… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Strengthens Non-State Actors in Fisheries Sector
The Point
The Government of The Gambia, with support from the UNIDO-GEF 6 CCA Gambia Fisheries Project, on Friday 19th June 2026 validated a document to strengthen the Platform of Non-State… Read more »
Gambia: GFA Calls for Decisive Action in Gambian Agriculture
The Point
As the rains return, Gambia for All (GFA) marks the start of the 2026 rainy season with a renewed and decisive call to action. The onset of the rains is not merely a meteorological… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Urges Graduates to Innovate for Impact At Uset's 2nd Convocation
The Point
President Adama Barrow on 20th June 2026 presided over the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of The Gambia University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, calling on graduates to… Read more »
Gambia: Gala Gives Nawec Ultimatum to End Electricity, Water Shortage
The Point
The Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) on Friday, 19th June 2026 issued a 10-day ultimatum to the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) to resolve the country's… Read more »
Gambia: Health Minister Outlines 'Rapid Transformation' in Health Sector
The Point
The Gambia's health sector has undergone significant transformation over the past nine years, with major investments in infrastructure, equipment and human resource development,… Read more »
June 19
Gambia: As Rains Approach, Residents Along Kotu Stream Ask - 'Where Is the WACA Project?'
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June 18
Senegal/Gambia: Senegal Gaffer Pape Thiaw Admits His Team Lack Defensive Aggression, Offensive Efficiency in Defeat to France
The Point
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw admitted his team lacked defensive aggression and offensive efficiency in their Group I defeat to France. Read more »
Gambia: Gvbf Prexy Calls On Gambians to Rally Behind Men's Volleyball National Team
The Point
President of The Gambia Volleyball Federation, Bai Dodou Jallow, has called on all Gambians to come out in their large numbers to support the country's national men indoor… Read more »
Gambia: Gnoc to Celebrate Int'l Olympic Day in Farafenni
The Point
The Gambia National Olympic Committee GNOC will Joined the rest of the world to celebrates International Olympic Day in Farafenni, North Bank Region on 20th June 2026. Read more »
June 17
Gambia: From Family Businesses to National Champions
The Point
Why Gambian Entrepreneurs Should Transition from Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships and Private Limited Companies to Public Limited Liability Companies (PLCs) Read more »
