Gambia: Edward Singhatey Explains Circumstances Surrounding Sanna Sabally's Arrest

Edward Singhatey, a former Minister of Defense during the military Government has on Monday explained in detail the circumstancse surrounding the arrest of Sanna Sabally and… Read more »

Gambia: 'Govt Plans to Connect Rural Gambia to the Electricity Grid By 2030' PS Bittaye

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Rohey Bittaye Darboe, has said that Government has set a target to connect one third of the rural population through… Read more »

Gambia: Banjul North NAM Launches Campaign to Revitalise National Library

In his latest routine visits to institutions within his constituency, Hon. Ousman Sillah, National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul North, on Friday, 18th October, 2019, launched a… Read more »

Gambia: EU Special Rep. for Human Rights Visits Gambia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, on Thursday received the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights… Read more »

Gambia: After Picking First International Belt, Gambian Boxer Kebbeh - 'I'm Glad to Have a Great Trainer'

Sweden-based Gambian boxer Tijan Kebbeh has given the thumbs-up to his compatriot trainer Iman Bijilo after grabbing the Universal Boxing Organisation Lightweight belt over the… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia's Bobb Quits Italian Serie A's Chievo for Third Tier Football

After three years at Serie A Chievo, Gambia Yusupha Bobb has thrown the chance of playing top flight football to sign for a third tier side, Foroyaa Sport can reveal. Read more »

Angola/Gambia: Saul Marreh Could Return for Gambia Against Angola

Sulayman Marreh could hand Gambia a much needed boost with his return to international football highly likely after picking up an injury. Read more »

Gambia: The Media in Transition

Information is the key to democracy and democracy the key to choose a government. Democratic institutions may exist but if there is no informed citizenry, democracy would only be a… Read more »

Gambia: Chinese Embassy Reacts to Foroyaa News Story

The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia has reacted to a news story carried on Foroyaa newspaper which indicated that the Navy in collaboration with Ministry of Fisheries and Sea… Read more »

Gambia: Office of the President Announce Changes to Airport Ceremonies

State House, Banjul, 18th October 2019 - The Public is hereby informed that the airport ceremonies that are usually held whenever the President travels, either on arrival or… Read more »

Gambia: GFA Party Led By BB Dabo Elect Officials

The newest party in the country dubbed Gambia for All (GFA) party which is founded by Bakary Bunja Dabo, has recently elected its officials at a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »

Gambia: Investigation On 38 Containers Begins

The Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Natural resources Mr. Lamin Dibba has confirmed that investigation on 38 containers of wood held at Banjul Wharf has started. Read more »

Gambia: TRRC to Submit Interim Report in December/January

The Executive Secretary of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow has told Foroyaa that their interim report will be submitted in late… Read more »

Gambia: A Unique Opportunity for Gambia and Gambians

The change of 2nd December 2016 which enabled The Gambia to ensure a peaceful transfer of power through the ballot box for the first time in its history has provided an opportunity… Read more »

Gambia: Singhatey Admits Several Human Rights Violations By Junta

Edward David Singhatey, a former vice-chairman of the defunct AFPRC government has admitted their military government has committed several human rights violations. Read more »

Gambia: German Police Conclude Investigation in Gambian Footballer's Alleged Fraud Saga

German police have wrapped their finding in the saga of Gambian-born footballer Bakery Jatta who is being accused of fraud and lying to authorities. Read more »

Gambia: Jobe Pursuing Promotion in Sweden

Gambian striker Bubacarr Jobe is still in the pursuit of promotion to Sweden's premier league with three games to end of the second tier. Read more »

Gambia: Readers Demanding for Janneh Commission Report

Foroyaa readers have been enquiring from Foroyaa on how to access a copy of the report of the Janneh Commission which was submitted to the President on 29th March 2019. Read more »

Gambia: Accident Claims 3 Lives in Jarra Bureng

A road accident has claimed 3 lives in the early hours of Wednesday, 16th October 2019. Read more »

Gambia: 'Sanna Sabally Was Arrested Because of Fear' Says Singhatey

Edward Singhatey said Yahya Jammeh feared Sanna Sabally so much so that he ordered for his arrest. Read more »

Gambia: Edward Singhatey Admits Killing Several Soldiers, Torture of Civilians

Edward Singhatey has admitted responsibility for the killings of several people and torture of politicians at Mile II during the period they ruled the country.. Read more »

Gambia: 26 Million Dollar Agricultural Project Launched

The Ministry of Agriculture with funding from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), launched a twenty-six million US dollars agricultural project on Monday October 14th 2019 at a… Read more »

Gambia: Agric Minister Cries for Investment to Uplift Rural Farmers - While Marking World Food Day

The Minister of Agriculture, Mrs. Amie Fabureh, has called for more investment in rural development through small holder farmers which is geared towards enhancing the… Read more »

Gambia: Commercial Drivers Say Double Fares Bear Financial Benefits

Some of the commercial drivers who ply between West Field and Brikama and from Serekunda to the Coastal Road areas, say the double fares they ask from passengers have significantly… Read more »

Gambia: Edward Singhatey Explains Why They Overthrow PPP Government

Former Vice-Chairman of AFPRC has explained why they toppled the PPP's government on the 22nd July 1994 in a bloodless coup. Read more »