Gambia: There Can Be No Shoot to Kill Policy Under the Gambian Constitution

A statement made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has to be subjected to review by Foroyaa. During his tour of military installations around the country, the CDS told soldiers… Read more »

Gambia: Experts Project Gambia to Receive Significant Rains Ahead of Cropping Season

Experts have projected that Gambia is likely to receive between 700mm and 900mm of rainfall - a substantial amount essential for agricultural production as farmers clear their… Read more »

Gambia: Former Finance Director Alleges Illegal Invoicing Scheme At Banjul City Council

The former Director of Finance at Banjul City Council (BCC), Momodou Camara, has accused senior officials at the Council of orchestrating and benefiting from a long-running illegal… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Armed Forces Cultivates Rice to Boost Self-Sufficiency

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has embarked on an ambitious agricultural initiative, cultivating 42 hectares of rice in Jahally Pacharr, Central River Region, to promote… Read more »

Gambia: Uncertainty Over Accused's Age Delays Judgment in Dampha Kunda Murder Trial

A high-stakes murder trial in the Upper River Region was adjourned on Tuesday after the presiding judge expressed concern over the court's jurisdiction, stemming from unresolved… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Activist Demands End to Military 'Shoot-to-Kill' Orders Amid Rights Concerns

A Gambian activist has issued a stark warning against the country's emerging security doctrine after the Chief of Defence Staff confirmed that the Gambian Armed Forces have been… Read more »

Gambia: Parliament Vows Transparency in Probe of Jammeh Asset Sales

The National Assembly of The Gambia has pledged a "fully transparent" and publicly accessible inquiry into the controversial sale of assets belonging to former President Yahya… Read more »

Gambia: What Are the Terms of Reference of the Parliamentary Committee?

The terms of reference of the National Assembly Committee of Inquiry on the sale and disposal of the forfeited assets of Ex President Jammeh are as follows: Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Lawmakers Demand Broader Probe Into Jammeh's Hidden Assets

In a spirited session marked by bipartisan support and rare candour, lawmakers at the National Assembly on Wednesday called for an expanded investigation into the assets of former… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Addresses Gambians On Jammeh Asset Sales, Pledges Accountability

President Adama Barrow, in a nationally broadcast address on Wednesday, sought to reassure a concerned public over revelations surrounding the sale of assets forfeited from former… Read more »

Gambia: Majority Leader Tables Motion to Establish Committee to Probe Into Jammeh's Assets

The Majority Leader of the Gambia's National Assembly and Member for Kantora District in the Upper River Region, Hon. Billay G. Tunkara, has tabled a motion seeking the… Read more »

Gambia: Residents Around Tumani Fatty Crossing Point Face Health, Employment Challenges Following Closure of Boat Service

With the closure of the Tumani Fatty crossing point, accessing essential services has become a daily struggle for residents of Tabanani, Nema Taba, Faraba, and Kunku Fula villages… Read more »

Gambia: What Did Halifa Salah Say On Minister Sabally's Comment At an NPP Rally?

It motivated me to share the following release with you: Read more »

Gambia: Will the Minister of Trade Give an Update On the Terms and Condition of Domestic Workers in Saudi Arabia?

The Government of The Gambia has given assurance that Gambian domestic workers in Saudi Arabia will have the protection of the embassy and will not be subjected to any form of… Read more »

Gambia: Ex President Jammeh's Assets and Its Controversies and Outcome

The moral authority to change a government could only be enhanced by preventing recurrence of its mistakes. A report by Mustapha Darboe alleges lack of transparency, accountability… Read more »

Gambia: Speaker Challenges Lawmakers to Promote Transparency, Uphold Good Governance

The Speaker of The Gambia's National Assembly, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has issued a strong call to lawmakers to embrace transparency and uphold the principles of good… Read more »

Gambia: Government Unveils New Environment Ministry Complex in Abuko

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) has officially opened its new office complex in Abuko, a sprawling 5,378-square-meter facility designed… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia's Auditor General Modou Appointed Chair of API

Modou Ceesay, Auditor General of The Gambia's National Audit Office (NAO), has been appointed as the first Chairperson of the Governing Council of the African Professionalization… Read more »

Gambia: Batchilly Blames Bcc Mayor for Illegal Procurement As D600,000 Trade Deal Unfolds

The former Chief Executive Officer of Banjul City Council (BCC), Mustapha Batchilly, has told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry that the controversial procurement of waste… Read more »

Gambia: No Standing Orders At BCC Since 2018, Mayor Lowe Says

The Banjul City Council has operated without Standing Orders since 2018, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe admitted Tuesday while testifying before the Local Government Commission of… Read more »

Gambia: The Checks and Balances of Democracy

It was the intention of section 207 of the Constitution for the media to hold the government accountable to the people by publishing the truth in good faith in the public interest.… Read more »

Gambia: No Party Owns the Police

Taking the law into one own hands plunges a country into the law of the jungle. Political parties and groups of citizens are not the state. They should function under the ambit of… Read more »

Gambia: Migration Myths - the Impact of Social Media On Gambian Dreams of Europe

"I thought I'd find a job as soon as I landed, and my life would be perfect, just like the people I saw on Facebook," said Amadou Camara, a young Gambian who recently returned from… Read more »

Gambia: African Civil Society Demands Reparative Justice Across the Continent

In a call that echoed across the halls of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, activists, civil society leaders, and human rights defenders gathered in Banjul this… Read more »

Gambia: Local Fishers Learn Vessel Tracking to Protect Marine Resources

Small-scale fishers from the coastal communities of Kombo South and North have undergone intensive training on the use of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and Automatic… Read more »