November 25
Gambia: The President Should Explain
Foroyaa
The Ministry of Information has issued a press release indicating that the President had relied on section 71 subsection (1) of the Constitution to appoint Mr Mod K. Ceesay as… Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Calls for Crop Diversification Amid Low Groundnut Yield
Foroyaa
On Thursday, November 21, President Adama Barrow visited a groundnut farm in Sinchu Baya, Sami District, to assess firsthand the reports of poor groundnut yields affecting farmers… Read more »
Gambia: '30 Percent Salary Increment Includes Only Low-Income Earners', Says Dr Ceesay
Foroyaa
The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has disclosed that a planned 30% pay rise for civil servants will include only 'low-income… Read more »
Africa: Does the World Have Leaders Who Can Save the World? [editorial]
Foroyaa
Netanyahu was given a standing ovation at the US Congress. He proceeded to the United Nations and spoke to his delegation instead of communicating with world leaders. He was asked… Read more »
November 21
Gambia: Presidential Tour - Residents of Kerr Ardo Call for Health Facility & School Furniture
Foroyaa
Residents of Kerr Ardo have called for the government of President Adama Barrow to build a health facility and provide them with school furniture to enhance education delivery in… Read more »
Mali: Pro-Mali Junta Call for the Resignation of Prime Minister Maïga
Foroyaa
Increasingly frequent demonstrations are shaking Mali, with supporters of the transitional authorities from several regions, including Kayes, Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal, demanding… Read more »
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Gambia: African Development Bank Launches Project to Empower Vulnerable Youth and Women in the Gambia
African Development Bank (AfDB)
A new landmark initiative focusing on fostering self-reliance through social support services, support to entrepreneurs and building their business skills is set to impact… Read more »
West Africa: Gambia, Ghana Sign MOU On Ecowas Roaming Implementation
Foroyaa
The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on ECOWAS… Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Promises to Examine Poor Groundnut Produce to Help Farmers
Foroyaa
President Adama Barrow has concluded his meetings at the North Bank Region where discussions in all meetings were dominated by farmers' cries of poor harvest of groundnut in this… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Switch Attention to World Cup Qualifiers After Failing to Grab Spot in Afcon
The Point
The Gambia will now turn their attention to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after failing to grab a place in the 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted in Morocco. Read more »
November 20
Gambia: Farmers Predict 'Poor Groundnut Harvest '
The Point
As President Barrow and delegations continue on Meet the People's Tour, farmers in the Jokadou District of the North Bank Region (NBR) have called for government intervention as… Read more »
Gambia: Unicef Lauds Gambia's Progress in Maternal and Child Health
The Point
The UNICEF Country rep has spoken highly of the gains made by The Gambia in ensuring that every child both in the country not only survive but thrives. However, she hastened to add… Read more »
West Africa: President of Gambia's Clearing and Forwarding Agents Hits On Free Trade Issues in West Africa
The Point
Essa Wally, the President of the Association of Clearing and Forwarding Agents of the Gambia, has addressed the General Assembly of the Federation of Ecowas Licence Customs Brokers… Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Ranked Among Highest in Total Imports From Ecowas Countries
Foroyaa
Essa Wally, the president of the Association of Customs, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACCFA) has disclosed that the Gambia is ranked among the highest in total imports from… Read more »
Gambia: Soshsa Secretariat Exposes Members to Debate, Writing Skills
The Point
The Secretariat of the Social Sciences and the Humanities Students Association (SOSHSA) last week convened a two-day workshop for its members on issues relating to debate, writing… Read more »
Gambia: 150,000 Children in Gambia Benefits From Wfd Daily Meals in 2024 Report
The Point
Findings from an Impact Evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) conducted by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) through its Office of Evaluations,… Read more »
Gambia: UDP Congratulates Pastef for Landslide Victory
The Point
On behalf of the Secretary General- Party Leader and the National Executive Committee of the United Democratic Party, we congratulate PASTEF on the massive legislative mandate… Read more »
Gambia: Flex Fuzion Dance Academy Leads Africa's Regional Acrobatic Dance Committee
The Point
The World Federation of Acrobatic and Swing Dances (WFASD) has appointed Mrs. Ndey Fatou Jabang and Flex Fuzion Dance Academy - Gambia to lead its newly established Regional… Read more »
Gambia: Police Arrest Nigerian for Alleged Online Fraud
The Point
The Gambia Police Force Cybercrime and Digital Forensic Unit has successfully arrested a Nigerian national in connection with a case of impersonation and online fraud. Read more »
Gambia: 2 Nabbed At Airport With Suspected Cocaine, Skunk Cannabis
The Point
As operatives of the Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) intensified their crackdown on drugs and other clandestine activities, they have arrested two suspects with… Read more »
Gambia: Alleged Piu Shooter Opens Defence
The Point
The alleged PIU shooter, Ousainou Bojang has opened his defence yesterday before Justice E. Jaiteh at the High Court in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: Pediatric Association of Gambia Holds 2nd Scientific Confab, AGM
The Point
The Pediatric Association of The Gambia (PATG) recently last Friday held its Second Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) at a ceremony held at Sir Dawda Kairaba… Read more »
Gambia: School Feeding Programme!
The Point
School Meals Programme also referred to as School Feeding Programme is a safety net programme that provides a nutritious diet to learners at the Early Childhood Development (ECD)… Read more »
Gambia: Court Orders Reinstatement of Former UTG Lecturers, Awards Damages of D5.2m
The Point
The Kanifing Industrial Tribunal has ordered the reinstatement of two lecturers of the University of The Gambia (UTG) and awarded them damages of D5,000,000, along with legal and… Read more »
November 19
Gambia: Nourishing Minds and Bodies - Homegrown School Meals Enhance Food Security and Wellbeing Among Gambian Children, UN Study Finds
WFP
Findings from a comprehensive impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSF) in the Gambia reveals that school meals enhance food security and dietary… Read more »
November 13
West Africa: Ecowas 9th CCC Meeting Underway in Banjul
The Point
The 9th ECOWAS Competition Consultative Committee (CCC) meeting is currently underway in The Gambia. Read more »
