July 03
Gambia: Court Convicts Top Immigration Officers of Official Corruption & Theft
Foroyaa
A trial judge in Banjul has convicted and sentenced six Immigration officers of conspiracy, theft, economic crimes and official corruption. Read more »
July 02
Gambia: World Bank Board Approves U.S.$35 Million to Improve Health Services in Gambia
Foroyaa
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved an additional $35 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to enhance the quality and utilization of… Read more »
Gambia: MRC-G Unions Hold Joint AGM
Foroyaa
The Medical Research Council-The Gambia's (MRC-G) Credit and Workers' Union, organized a joint Annual General Meeting during the weekend. Read more »
Gambia: Fraud Investigator Testifies in Economic Crimes, Theft Trial of Businessman Alhagie Kebbeh
Foroyaa
Modou Gaye, a serving member of the Gambia police force under the Fraud Squad Monday testified in the economic crimes and theft trial involving businessman, Alhagie Kebbeh. Read more »
Gambia: Superintendent Sarr Explains How Police Provided Alleged Murderer With First Aid
Foroyaa
Superintendent Lamin B. Sarr has testified as the 5th prosecution witness in the murder trial of Arona Tine, who is accused of killing a young lady at a bureau de change in… Read more »
Gambia: Essa Faal Expresses Dismay Over Planned Increment of Benefits for Judicial Officers
Foroyaa
Essa Faal, a former presidential candidate for the 2021 presidential elections, has expressed dismay over the planned Increment of benefits for judicial officers by the Government. Read more »
Gambia: Kingdom of Morocco Awards Over 120 Scholarships to Gambia
Foroyaa
Professor Pierre Gomez the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology on Monday, 1 July disclosed that the Kingdom of Morocco has this year awarded over one… Read more »
Gambia: Public Health Hazard Being Ignored
Foroyaa
The Gambia Roads Authority and the Kanifing Municipal Council should take note of the time of unplugging of drains in the municipality. They have to consider the capacity of the… Read more »
Gambia: Police Inspector Testifies in British Lady
Foroyaa
Inspector Landing Danso of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) on Monday, 1 July testified in the murder trial of Augustine Bangura, who is accused of killing a British lady. Read more »
July 01
Morocco: Morocco, the Gambia Set to Strengthen Cooperation in Higher Education
MAP
The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of The Gambia signed, on Monday in Banjul, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of higher education. Read more »
June 28
Gambia: President Barrow Renews Commitment to Referendum On New Constitution in 2024
Foroyaa
President Adama Barrow has reiterated his commitment to hold a referendum on a new Constitution for the Third Republic by December 2024. Read more »
Gambia: Peace Network CEO Urges Gambians to Avoid Ethnicity, Religion to Divide Them
Foroyaa
The CEO of Peace Network - Gambia, Mr Alassan Justice Jallow, has called on Gambians not to allow ethnicity, tribe and religion to divide them following his return from weeks of… Read more »
Gambia: Campaigners Continue Advocacy to Stay Criminalisation of FGM in Gambia
Foroyaa
Anti-FGM campaigners are continuing the advocacy to stay the criminalisation of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia amid a looming vote by lawmakers aimed at… Read more »
Gambia: What Next for the Cement Importers? [editorial]
Foroyaa
The cement importers claim that they are being restricted from importing cement through tariff barriers and periodic banning, which to them undermines the principles of free… Read more »
Gambia: The President Still Committed to a Referendum On a New Constitution in 2024
Foroyaa
The ears of the nation were ready to hear what the President of the Republic would say on the constitutional building process for the third Republic. Coalition 2016 which brought… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia, Spain to Sign Security Agreement, Negotiate Secular Migration
Foroyaa
The Gambia is set to sign a security agreement as well as negotiate secular migration with Spain, says Jose Manuel AlbaresBueno, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union… Read more »
Gambia: Student Rape Victim Recounts Her Victimisation
Foroyaa
A 14-year-old student and victim of rape testified before Principal Magistrate Sallah Mba'i regarding her alleged victimisation. Read more »
June 27
Gambia: Govt Rebuts Claims of Barrow Communicating With Ex-President Jammeh
The Point
The Gambian government has refuted claims that President Adama Barrow has communicated with former President Yahya Jammeh, who is currently in exile. Read more »
June 26
Gambia: Govt Vows to Dismantle Organized Criminal Network
Foroyaa
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Defence, SeringModou Njie, on the eve of the occasion of the commemoration of the World Drug Day 2024, said the… Read more »
Gambia: Rongo Wants D175 Million From Lawyer Omar Jammeh for Forging Land Documents
Foroyaa
Momodou L Jarju alias Rongo has made a counterclaim against Lawyer Omar Jammeh, who sued him for defamation and breach of contract. Read more »
June 25
Senegal: 60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19
The Point
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »
Gambia: Rural Farmers Commence Seeding As Seasonal Rainfall Begins
Foroyaa
Farmers in URR and CRR of The Gambia have started partaking in the cropping season as the first significant seasonal rain hits most parts of the country on Wednesday, 19 June 2024. Read more »
Gambia: Over One Million Gambians Registered With Digital Birth Certificates, National Health Insurance
Foroyaa
The Deputy Director of Civil Registration of Birth Certificates and National Health Insurance at the Ministry of Health, Mr Baboucarr Janneh on Monday, 24 June 2024 informed this… Read more »
Gambia: Survivors As Advocates for Change Amid the Proposed Repeal of the FGM Law in the Gambia [press release]
UNFPA in WCA
Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation possess a unique and powerful voice that can drive meaningful change. Their experiences offer important insights into the challenges faced… Read more »
Gambia: Ministers, Lawmaker Introduce Bills in Parliament
Foroyaa
The Ministers of Justice, Higher Education, and Member for LatriKunda Sabiji on Monday, 24 June 2024, introduced Bills before Gambia's lawmakers, for scrutiny, consideration, and… Read more »