Gambia: Gambian-US Citizens Urged to Pay Child Support Duties

The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. wishes to draw the attention of all Gambians who are United States citizens, whether residing in the United States or… Read more »

Gambia: Hope for the Future Hosts Career Day Session for Young People

Hope for the Future on Saturday organised a Career Day Session aimed at equipping young people with knowledge, guidance, and inspiration as they explore career paths and… Read more »

Gambia: Youth Conclude Voter Awareness Caravan As Voter Registration for Presidential Election Ends

Gambian youth have concluded a nationwide voter awareness caravan, as supplementary voters' registration for the 2026 presidential election ended. Read more »

Gambia: Efsth Paediatric Unit Records 2,253 Surgeries in 5 Years - Dr Baldeh

The Paediatric Surgery Unit at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital recorded 2,253 surgical operations within five years of its establishment, marking a major milestone in… Read more »

Gambia: A Child Cannot Consent to Sexual Activity ... Childfund Country Director

Reports of sexual violence against children in The Gambia are increasing. They appear in police files, in media headlines, and in everyday conversations. But these are only the… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Youth Push for Improved Working Conditions and Tackling High Unemployment

Gambian youth are actively calling for improved working conditions and tackling of high unemployment and exploitation by pushing for better wages, safety and formal job… Read more »

Gambia: D34m Agreen Project Launched to Reshape Youth Skills, Farming

A €400,000 investment (about D34.5 million) has been committed to a new project aimed at transforming vocational training and agriculture in The Gambia, as the AGREEN Gambia… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Youth in Agriculture - Shifting From Manual Labour to Tech-Driven Career

Gambian youth are transforming local agriculture, shifting rice production from manual labour to a tech-driven, profitable career. Read more »

West Africa: Gambian Youth - The Driving Force Behind Mental Health Prevention

Gambian youth are actively involved in mental health prevention through advocacy campaigns, school-based training on psychological first aid, and community sensitization to reduce… Read more »

Gambia: JSB Project Places Women, Youth At Centre of Development

Japan Supplementary Budget (JSP), a project that focuses on sustainable development while promoting sustainable and inclusive peace in The Gambia, is placing women and youth at the… Read more »

Gambia: Father, 4 Children Drown in Heroic Rescue Attempt in Bakau

Bakau is gripped by grief following a devastating tragedy at Cape Point Beach, where respected Islamic scholar and educator, Kebba Wada and four of his children drowned during what… Read more »

Gambia: Youth Receive Training On Peaceful Election in Gambia

Young people are actively engaging in training sessions to strengthen community conflict prevention and ensure peaceful elections in The Gambia. Read more »

Gambia: Activist Gambia Holds Youth Interface in LRR

The Gambia with Support from Action Aid International alongside the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund recently staged a day's interface with stakeholders and young people in the… Read more »

Gambia: Youth Set to Address Socio-Economic Challenges in Gambia

Gambian youth are working hard to address their socio-economic challenges, including high unemployment, irregular migration, and political accountability. Read more »

Gambia: Moys Transfers Basse Mini Stadium to Local Council in Historic Agreement

A significant milestone in sports administration for the Upper River Region was reached on Friday as the Ministry of Youth and Sports officially transferred management of the Basse… Read more »

Gambia: WCR Governor Encourages Youth to Speak Out Issues Affecting Their Lives

Governor of West Coast Region, Ousman Bojang, has encouraged youth to speak up on issues affecting their lives. Read more »

Gambia: Le Jumbo Graduates 175 in Mentorship Cohort 0.4 Programme

Le Jumbo, a mentorship programme designed to arm youth with the requisite skills and knowledge before they start seeking for formal jobs at institutions, recently graduated over… Read more »

Gambia: Moherst Introduce Flagship Initiatives to Address Youth Unemployment & Irregular Migration

The Honourable Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, said his ministry (MOHERST) has introduced flagship initiatives including… Read more »

West Africa: The Gambia Nominates Dr. Satang Nabaneh for AU Child Rights Committee

The Government of The Gambia has formally announced the candidature of renowned legal scholar and human rights advocate Dr. Satang Nabaneh for election as a member of the African… Read more »

Gambia: Tostan Sparks Rural Revolution - Ending Child Marriage, Stopping Open Defecation & Building Democracy

Tostan, an international NGO operating in the upper and central parts of the country has been credited with bringing remarkable social transformation to communities across the two… Read more »

Gambia: U.S. Diplomat Lauds Food, Child Nutrition Support to Gambian Schools

The School Feeding Programme supported by the Government of The Gambia and the United States Department of Agriculture and local partners - Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and local… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Youth Must Involve As Voters, Leaders Non-Violently in Upcoming Elections - Jarjue

Executive Director of National Youth Council (NYC), Alagie Jarjue, has challenged Gambian youth to involve as voters, leaders, policy influencers and agents of development,… Read more »

Gambia: Pathmothers Marks First Anniversary With Launching Awards Commemoration

Pathmothers, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering young and single mothers, celebrated its first anniversary with a launching awards commemoration marked by inspiring… Read more »

Africa: 500 Young Africans to Storm Banjul for Youth Impact Summit 2025

The Gambia will host one of Africa's largest youth gatherings this December, as over 500 young changemakers, innovators, and leaders from across the continent gear-up for the2025… Read more »

Gambia: Sandu Youth Demand Productive Alternatives to 'Backway'

The youth of Sandu have issued a passionate appeal for the establishment of skills centres and the provision of development funds, arguing that such initiatives are vital to… Read more »