Gambia: Barrow Admits Nawec's Debt to Senelec

President Adama Barrow has expressed visible frustration while addressing journalists after Commissioning the National Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory on Friday, as he… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Hosts 15th Extraordinary Session of OMVG Council of Ministers

The Gambia has played host to the 15th extraordinary session of the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (OMVG) Council of Ministers, a gathering marked by urgent appeals… Read more »

Gambia: Birdwatchers' Association's Training Ends On High Note

The Birdwatchers' Association (BWA) of The Gambia recently hosted a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the export capabilities of Small and Medium-sized… Read more »

Gambia: CGI Urges Private Sector Drive As Gambia Launches Climate Report

The Confederation of Gambian Industries (CGI) has called for stronger private sector leadership in driving The Gambia's transition to a green and resilient economy, following the… Read more »

Gambia: End Indiscriminate Waste Dumping Now

The surge in indiscriminate waste disposal across the Greater Banjul Area and parts of West Coast Region is alarming. Read more »

Gambia: GPF Completes Training On Combatting Environmental Crimes

The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with DLEAG, the Department of Forestry, the National Environment Agency (NEA), the Department of Fisheries, and the Gambia Armed Forces,… Read more »

Gambia: VP Jallow - Climate Change Threatens Economy, Coastline

His Excellency Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow has officially launched The Gambia Country Climate and Development Report, delivering a strong message on the country's exposure… Read more »

Gambia: Roots Project Assesses Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Coast

The Global Environment Facility under the ROOTS Project recently concluded a five-day monitoring assessment tour of project sites within the West Coast Region. Read more »

Gambia: Coastal Communities Push for Shared Control of Fish Landing Sites

Stakeholders in The Gambia's fisheries sector have renewed calls for stronger community involvement in managing marine resources, as coastal actors gathered in Sanyang for a… Read more »

Gambia: Gender Gaps Deepen Climate Crisis As New Report Calls for Urgent Action in Gambia

A comprehensive study conducted under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project has found that climate and disaster risks in The Gambia are not gender-neutral, with women… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Marine Scholar Joins Global Research to Boost Sustainable Fishing

A young Gambian environmental expert has taken a significant step onto the global scientific stage, bringing local knowledge and international research together to tackle growing… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Moves to Enforce Fuel Quality Standards

Key players in The Gambia's petroleum sector yesterday convened a high-level national dialogue to address persistent fuel quality challenges and strengthen standards enforcement,… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Advances Towards Climate Finance As Redd+ Gaps Addressed

The Gambia has taken a major step towards unlocking global climate finance following the successful validation of its REDD+ Gap Assessment Report--a pivotal document outlining the… Read more »

Gambia: Brotherhood Technical Service to Install Floodlights At Sk East Mini Stadium

Brotherhood Technical Service is to install floodlights at the Serrekunda East Mini Staduim after signing a contract with Serrekunda East Sports Development Organisation (SESDO). Read more »

West Africa: The Gambia Launches National Organic Fertilizer Product Standard

A signature ceremony for the Development of a National Organic Fertilizer Product Standard took place on Monday, 16th March at the Central Projects Coordinating Unit Conference… 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: Fish the Gambia Beach Championship Returns to Boost Tourism, Local Economy

The Gambia's popular beach sporting event, The Gambia Beach Championship, is set to return to the country's tourism calendar from 14th to 18th April 2026, bringing renewed… Read more »

Gambia: EU Backs Gambia's Push to Turn Waste Into Organic Fertiliser

A major step toward strengthening sustainable agriculture and improving waste management in The Gambia was taken on Monday with the signing of a partnership agreement for the… Read more »

Gambia: PF Initiative Launches Women-Led Climate Campaigns to Tackle Extreme Heat

PF Initiative, formerly Paradise Foundation has officially launched a nationwide community campaign aimed at strengthening community resilience to extreme heat and climate-related… Read more »

Gambia: Environment Ministry Reviews Progress, Sets Course for 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) on Friday opened a four-day Planning Retreat at Kunta Kinteh Roots Camp in Jufureh, bringing together… Read more »

Africa: Renewable Energy in Africa - Prospects and Limits!

Africa has substantial new and renewable energy resources, most of which are under-exploited. Only about 7% of Africa's enormous hydro potential has been harnessed. Existing… 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 »

Africa: Bushfires and African Grasslands!

Catastrophic fires in the Amazon rainforest made global headlines, but since then NASA has noted that right now there are actually many more fires in parts of Africa than in… Read more »

Gambia: Qgroup Foundation Launches 'Settal Sunu Reew' Campaign to Keep Gambia Clean

QGroup Foundation, powered by QCell Sunu Buss, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCAR), yesterday officially launched the… Read more »

Gambia: Stakeholders Unite for Major Environmental Cleansing in Brikama Forests

Stakeholders drawn from the Gambia Police Force, NAWEC, the National Environment Agency, the Department of Forestry, ABS project staff, EBA staff, and the Brikama Area Council… Read more »