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: High Visa Overstay Rates Causes U.S. Travel Restrictions for Gambia - Foreign Affairs Minister

Sering Modou Njie, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad, has said the US cites The Gambia's high visa overstay rates (12.7% for B-1/B-2 and 38.79% for F, M, and J… Read more »

West Africa: Wanep Holds AGM, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace & Good Governance

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia) recently successfully held its General Assembly Meeting at the NaNA Conference Hall in Kanifing, bringing together… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Man Close to Bissau's Ex-President's Arrested With €5m in Suitcase

Portuguese judicial police have seized suitcases containing nearly €5 million from a man reportedly close to former Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló during… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Herdsmen Embark On Netherlands Study Tour

Two Gambian herdsmen are currently in the Netherlands for a two-week study tour on improved livestock husbandry. The initiative was made possible through the support of Mr Alieu… Read more »

Gambia: UNDP, Ons Train Stakeholders to Advance Gender Equality in Security Sector

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its 'Security Sector Reform project' and The Gambia's Office of National Security (ONS) have launched a three-day… Read more »

Gambia: Unicef Celebrates 60 Years in Gambia

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) The Gambia Monday evening celebrated 60 years of unwavering service in The Gambia, defined by enduring partnership with government of… Read more »

Gambia: Madiambal Diagne Arrested in France Over Suspicious Financial Transitions

Madiambal DIAGNE was arrested yesterday October 21, in France. The information given exclusively by Samba SECK on Facebook was confirmed by his lawyer, Mr. Bourdon, who took the… Read more »

Gambia: ASF France Leads Continental Push for Digital Rights At Achpr Forum in Banjul

As Africa stands at the crossroads of digital transformation, Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) is championing a new rights-based approach to technology… Read more »

Africa: Istanbul to Host 5th Turkish-Africa Economic Forum

The city of Istanbul will play host to the 5th Turkey-Africa Economic Forum (TABEF), which is scheduled for October 16th -17th, 2025 at Istanbul Congress Centre (ICC) in Turkey. Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Seeks Month Extension for Seasonal Workers in Spain

The government of The Gambia has formally requested a one-month extension from Spanish authorities for 33 Gambian seasonal workers currently in Spain under a three-month… Read more »

Gambia: Gunjur Wet Season Biggest Football Fiesta Update

Argentina Sanchaba FC and Sporting General Football Academy have both snatched their first victories in the 2025\2026 APS Wallet sponsored Gunjur 'nawettan' league. Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Traveling to U.S. With B1/B2 Visa Must Deposit Up to $15k

Starting October 11, 2025, any citizen or national traveling on a Gambian passport who is found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition… Read more »

Africa: Spain Gives Ultimatum to Absconded Migrant Workers or Face Lifetime Ban

The Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Baboucar Joof, on Wednesday revealed that Spain has given 33 absconded Gambian seasonal workers until… Read more »

Gambia/Morocco: Real De Banjul Slip to As Far Rabat in CAF Champions League

Gambian league champions, Real De Banjul on Sunday lost to AS Far Rabat 2-0 in their first-leg clash of the 2025\2026 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary played at the… Read more »

Gambia: After Unesco Recognition - Gambia Marks 2nd Int'l Day of Sonnike Language

Following the adoption and proclamation in October 2023 by the UNESCO General Assembly, the Sarahule community in The Gambia and around the world will mark the second anniversary… Read more »

Gambia: Unicef, Nana Commission Staff Creche At KGH

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) on Wednesday commissioned the newly refurbished staff Creche at the Kanifing… Read more »

Gambia: Flex Fuzion Triumphs in China With Gambian Cultural Showcase

Flex Fuzion, the pioneering Gambian performing arts collective, has returned home to a heroes' welcome following a landmark tour of China, where they headlined two prestigious… Read more »

Gambia: U.S. Imposes New Visa Restrictions On Gambia, 30 Others

The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on citizens of 31 African countries. These restrictions limit non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to single-entry with a… Read more »