Gambia: How KMC Handled Allegations of Bribery Involving Former Deputy Mayor Musa Bah

Musa Bah, a former deputy mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) during his appearance before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry last week, provided a detailed… Read more »

Gambia: Assessment of Government Projects and Impact or Electoral Campaign?

The President has informed the people so far that he is required by the Constitution to travel to all parts of the country to assess the impact of government policy on the lives of… Read more »

Gambia: Water Insecurity Potentially Affecting Health Outcomes in Rural Gambia

The Medical Research Council in the Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has issued a press release on the study of water insecurity that is affecting… Read more »

Gambia: Actionaid Graduates 50 Youth On Career Guidance, Counseling

ActionAid International-The Gambia has graduated 50 students enrolled in their sponsored program on career guidance and counseling. Read more »

Africa: Does the World Have Leaders Who Can Save the World?

Netanyahu was given a standing ovation at the US Congress. He proceeded to the United Nations and spoke to his delegation instead of communicating with world leaders. He was asked… Read more »

Gambia: President Barrow Calls for Crop Diversification Amid Low Groundnut Yield

On Thursday, November 21, President Adama Barrow visited a groundnut farm in Sinchu Baya, Sami District, to assess firsthand the reports of poor groundnut yields affecting farmers… Read more »

Gambia: '30 Percent Salary Increment Includes Only Low-Income Earners', Says Dr Ceesay

The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has disclosed that a planned 30% pay rise for civil servants will include only 'low-income… Read more »

Gambia: The President Should Explain

The Ministry of Information has issued a press release indicating that the President had relied on section 71 subsection (1) of the Constitution to appoint Mr Mod K. Ceesay as… Read more »

Gambia: Presidential Tour - Residents of Kerr Ardo Call for Health Facility & School Furniture

Residents of Kerr Ardo have called for the government of President Adama Barrow to build a health facility and provide them with school furniture to enhance education delivery in… Read more »

Mali: Pro-Mali Junta Call for the Resignation of Prime Minister Maïga

Increasingly frequent demonstrations are shaking Mali, with supporters of the transitional authorities from several regions, including Kayes, Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal, demanding… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia, Ghana Sign MOU On Ecowas Roaming Implementation

The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on ECOWAS… Read more »

Gambia: President Barrow Promises to Examine Poor Groundnut Produce to Help Farmers

President Adama Barrow has concluded his meetings at the North Bank Region where discussions in all meetings were dominated by farmers' cries of poor harvest of groundnut in this… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Ranked Among Highest in Total Imports From Ecowas Countries

Essa Wally, the president of the Association of Customs, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACCFA) has disclosed that the Gambia is ranked among the highest in total imports from… Read more »

Gambia: Judge Criticises Minister of Health for Failing to Appear in Aki Case

Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health has been criticised by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court for failing to appear in the Acute Kidney Infection (AKI)… Read more »

Gambia: Commission Probes Latrikunda Market Pre-Financed Canteen Construction Amid Discrepancies

The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has revealed conflicting testimonies regarding the pre-financed construction of canteens at Latrikunda Sabiji Market, with market… Read more »

Gambia: Former Acting KMC CEO Detained for Alleged Witness Interference

The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has ordered the detention of Jaja Cham, the former acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), at Mile 2… Read more »

Gambia: NCCE Engages Stakeholders to Address Challenges Affecting Security in Gambia

The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), in partnership with UNFPA the Gambia, recently held an extensive dialogue on human security with key national stakeholders and… Read more »

Gambia: Finance Minister to Lay 2025 Estimates of Revenue, Expenditure

The Minister of Finance, Seedy Keita, is scheduled to lay out the 2025 estimates of revenue and expenditure on Friday, November 15, 2024. Read more »

Gambia: Justice Minister to Table Promulgation Bill, 2024

The Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, is scheduled to introduce the 2024 promulgation bill during the Fourth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly, the Office of the Clerk… Read more »

Gambia: Pdois Engages Citizens and Members in a Nationwide Tour

The People's Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) embarked on a twelve day long nationwide tour from October 20 to October 31 2024. According to the… Read more »

Gambia: The Future of the Senegambia Bridge

Gambian political operatives, including those in government, should take note of what is being said on the platforms of the political parties contesting the upcoming National… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Clarifies Memorandum Governing Spanish Circular Migration Programme

The Gambia government has in a press release has clarified the Memorandum of Understanding on Circular Migration between the government of the Gambia and the Kingdom of Spain. Read more »

Gambia: Itc to Train 100 Foni Youth On Market-Relevant Skills

Baboucarr Sallah, the International Trade Centre (ITC) representative in The Gambia, has informed the people of Foni that plans are afoot to train one hundred youth in their… Read more »

Gambia: Pastef Leader Vows to Construct Bridge, Port in Casamance to Facilitate Trade

The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has pledged to construct a bridge and port facilities in Casamance linking the Northern and Southern parts of Senegal to facilitate the… Read more »

Gambia: What the Gazetted Draft Constitution Says About the Supremacy of the Constitution

Clause 7 of the Gazetted Draft Constitution deals with the Supremacy of the Constitution and it states: Read more »