January 17, 2023
Gambia: Police Ask Court to Refuse Aisha Fatty's Application to Get Back Her Vehicles
Deputy Commissioner of Police Pa Alieu Jawara has filed an affidavit in court asking the court to refuse Aisha Fatty's application. Aisha wants the court to ask the Inspector… Read more »
Gambia: Affected Property Owners Call for Prioritization of Compensation Before Any Demolition
Property owners in New Jeshwang who have been affected by the OIC road project in that community, have called on the Gambia government and all other stakeholders, to prioritise… Read more »
Gambia: Govt. Pledges Reform for Diaspora Engagement in Development
The Government of The Gambia has promised to continue to carry out the necessary policy and institutional reforms, remove obstacles and create opportunities for the diaspora to… Read more »
Gambia: Situation At Kung Biran Ferry Crossing Point Endangers Lives
The live of users is seriously endangered at the 'Kung Biran' crossing point in Niamina, from where people are connected to various destinations to and from Kaur, in the northern… Read more »
Gambia: Queen Scorpions Camp Ahead of WAFU Zone a Championship
The queen scorpions of The Gambia have entered into camp on Sunday evening as they ready themselves for the forthcoming sub-region's women's championship. Read more »
Libya: Gambian Migrant Dies, Eight Missing in Libya Shipwreck
Just two days into the New Year, a shipwreck off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea claimed the life of at least a Gambian. Eight are reported missing. Read more »
Gambia: Compensation Before Demolition or Demolition Before Compensation?
The residents of Jeshwang who occupy the terrain identified for the construction of OIC project roads have been informed that demolition will commence on 23rd January 2023 and were… Read more »
Gambia: Karunorr Is Not At Peace
The village of Karunorr less than a kilometre from the border is now undergoing unsettling moments. Low flying drones at the border and frequent gunshots near the border indicate… Read more »
Gambia: Transport Fares to Increase As From 20th January
The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure in a press release issued on Monday 16th January 2023 indicated that transport fares for all official routes across the country… Read more »
Gambia: KYF, Local Govt. Grassroots Structures Join Forces for Better Service Delivery
Kombo Yiriwa Kafo (KYK), a registered charity organisation in partnership with West Coast Region, the Kanifing Municipality and Kombo East Village Development Committees (VDCs)… Read more »
Gambia: 'Never Again' Network Visits Jamburr
As part of its ongoing 'Right to Know' campaign, the 'Never Again' Network on Thursday 12th January 2023. visited and held a fruitful engagement with students and staff of Jamburr… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Gambia: What Are the Charges Preferred Against Those Accused of Plotting a Coup?
On the 17th January 2023, those arrested so far in connection to the alleged coup are expected to take their plea. If charges are not withdrawn by the state what may be useful is… Read more »
Gambia: Diaspora Remittance in 2022 Stands At U.S.$712 Million
Interim figures show that 2022 diaspora remittances to The Gambia stand at seven hundred and twelve million, four hundred and fifty thousand (712,450,000) US dollars, which amounts… Read more »
Gambia: The Nation Is Awakening
The Gambia has gone through a period of trying times before the change of 2016. Now the country has an opportunity for her true sons and daughters to engage in a healthy nationwide… Read more »
Gambia: Yankuba Minteh Voted 'Found of the Year' By Former Odense Players
Gambian international footballer Yankuba Minteh has been voted the 'Found of the Year' by former players of his club Odense Boldklub. Read more »
Gambia: Steve Biko's Adama Bojang Scores First Hat-Trick in Gambia's Top-Flight
The Gambia U20 and Steve Biko forward Adama Bojang has scored three goals in his side's last outing to become the first player to get a hat-trick in this season's GFF First… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Gambia: Gambia Vows to Strengthen Maritime Security to End Drug Trafficking
The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Interior, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Expertise France to implement SEACOP V in The Gambia. The signing… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Gambia: Teachers End Industrial Action
Teachers have resumed teaching, ending their industrial, in response to the call of the Gambia Teachers Union (GTU). According to the GTU, the reason for calling off the strike is… Read more »
Gambia: Justice Mahoney to Hear Alleged Foiled Coup Case
Hassan B. Jallow, the Chief Justice of the Gambia has assigned Justice Basiru V.P Mahoney to preside over the alleged foiled coup trial involving some members of the Gambia Armed… Read more »
January 09, 2023
West Africa: War Between Casamance Forces and Govt Army Devastates District
The district of Foni Kansala has been bedeviled by crisis due to the armed conflict between the armed opposition Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance and Senegalese military… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Gambia: Lawmakers Say Government Should Bear Responsibility for AKI Deaths
Members of the National Assembly, while debating on the AKI Report submitted by the Assembly's Health Committee on the just concluded Parliamentary Inquiry, said the Gambia… Read more »
Gambia: Petroleum Minister Says Labour Bill 2022 Aims to Promote Decent Work for All
The Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Abdoulie Jobe, said the new Labour Bill 2022, aims to promote decent work for all. Jobe said this when presenting the new Labour Bill before… Read more »
Gambia: Complainant Expresses Displeasure With FSQA Operations
Omar Saye, a complainant against an expired food product (expired sardine to be pecise), has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) on the… Read more »
Gambia: Arrests Continue On Alleged Coup Plot
Rumours about coup plot in social media were put to a halt when the spokesperson of the government issued a press release indicating arrests in connection to the coup plot. Read more »
West Africa: What Is the ECOWAS Position On Happenings in the Gambia?
According to a press release issued by the Commission Ecowas is concerned about developments. It reads: Read more »