Gambia: Are All the Structures in Place for the Implementation of the Access to Information Act?

The Access to Information Act gives right to every person to access information from public bodies. The Act makes provision for information to be accessed through the information… Read more »

Gambia: Irregular Migration and Youth Unemployment

In spite of the increasing number of reports of deaths at sea of Gambians and other West Africans who risk their lives to venture into a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean… Read more »

Gambia: What Is the Update On the Electrocution of Seven Workers At Kerr Gallo?

On 9th October, 2024, seven workers who were erecting a pole at Kerr Gallo were electrocuted when the pole touched a high tension cable, resulting in the death of all seven of… Read more »

Gambia: Residents of Njayen Sanjal Accuse Government of Imposing Alkalo On Them

A delegation of elders residing in Njayen Sanjal has informed Foroyaa that the government has imposed an alkalo on them contrary to the decision of the villagers. Read more »

Gambia: Interior Minister Addresses 75th UNHCR Executive Committee Meeting in Geneva

Gambia's Interior Minister, Abdoulie Sanyang, has addressed the 75th meeting of the executive committee of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (ExCom) held from the… Read more »

Gambia: 'Afrobarometer' Survey Shows Declining Trust for Public Institutions

'Afrobarometer' is a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that has been conducting surveys on democracy, governance, the economy, and society, since 1999. Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Migrants in Despair, 1 Injured in Violent Confrontation in Niger

Scores of Gambian migrants are reportedly in distress as they languish in the Sahel country of Niger, with Baba Secka critically injured during a violent confrontation. Read more »

Gambia: Government Working Towards Establishment of Anti-Corruption, Victims' Commissions

Gambia's Justice Minister, Dawda Jallow, said the government is actively working to establish an Anti-Corruption Commission and a Victims' Commission to ensure that human rights… Read more »

Gambia: Are the Gabece Results a Fair Indication of the Quality of Education in the Schools?

No yardstick has been established to gauge the performance of schools in the grade 9 exams in The Gambia. The indication is that assessment of the performance of schools depends… Read more »

Gambia: 3 Gambians Die, 11 Survive After Boat Sank Off Mediterranean Sea

At least 3 Gambians are reportedly dead and 11 survived after a pirogue sank off the Mediterranean Sea on Monday, reducing the West African country to mourning following the deadly… Read more »

Gambia: How Long Will Litigants Suffer in Farm Land Disputes?

Many farmers who have dispute over ownership of land suffer a great deal. When a land dispute between two famers end up in a district tribunal or a court for adjudication, the… Read more »

Gambia: Projects Need Effective Monitoring

Without a good infrastructure, development would be a nightmare. Good roads are needed to transport goods, for example farm products from the farm to the market. Electricity is… Read more »

Gambia: The Media Laws That Have to Be Repealed

In this editorial, we will deal with the key media laws that are repugnant to democratic dispensation. Read more »

Gambia: Motie Sensitises Custom Officers On Implementation of AfCFTA in Gambia

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), on Tuesday 24th September 2024 organized a sensitization workshop on the AfCFTA implementation process… Read more »

Gambia: Are the Countries Constituting the Wamz Making Progress?

Five countries in West Africa make up the West Africa Monetary Zone (WAMZ). The desire is to establish a single currency. But the five countries that make up WAMZ, namely, The… Read more »

Gambia: National Assembly Ratifies Manpower Agreement Between Gambia, Saudi Arabia

The Gambia National Assembly on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, ratified the Manpower Agreement between The Republic of the Gambia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Read more »

Gambia: Speaker Jatta Urges Regional Parliaments to Empower Children

Hon Speaker of the National Assembly, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has urged his fellow Speakers of Parliaments to utilize the powers of their legislative bodies to secure the necessary… Read more »

Gambia: Parliament Adopts Petition Committee's Resolutions On Gt Board

The National Assembly of The Gambia has adopted the resolutions of the Petition Committee on the Gambia Tourism Board after an intense debate. Read more »

Gambia: National Assembly Considers Nutrition Bill, 2023

The National Assembly, on Monday, 23 September, 2024, completed the consideration stage of the Bill titled Nutrition Bill, 2023. Read more »

Gambia: Basic and Secondary Education Ministry and Free Education

The Constitution has indicated in section 30 that, Read more »

Gambia: 'Boxechinoise' Federation to Host Maiden International Technical Training

The Gambia's 'BoxeChinoise' Federation is set to host its first international technical training course and national championship slated from the 27th to 28th of September 2024.… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Denies Deciding to De-Reserve Part of Abuko Nature Reserve

The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of information, has spoken in clear terms that it has no intention to de-reserve any bit of land from Abuko Nature Reserve. Below… Read more »

Gambia: Police Prosecutor Says Yankuba Darboe Abusing Court Processes

Yankuba Darboe filed a motion asking the Banjul Magistrate's Court to stay his case while he pursues his appeal at the Gambia Court of Appeal. Read more »

Gambia: Mobse Sets to Provide Textbooks to Boost Quality Education Service Delivery

In a bid to boost education service delivery, the ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) through government funding will provide textbooks to schools across the country… Read more »

Gambia: Finance Director Sheriff Njie Explains Opening of 'Foreign' KMC Accounts

Sheriff Njie, a former deputy director of finance of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) and now the director of finance for the Banjul City Council on Wednesday, 18 September… Read more »