December 31, 2025
Africa: Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa
The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking… Read more »
Gambia: 2025 - A Prelude to an Election Year
The year, 2025, was by all accounts, quite an eventful year. Apart from being the prelude to the presidential election year, which usually has its own dynamics, we witnessed many… Read more »
Gambia: Kombo South District Tourney Semi-Final Fixtures Released
The fixture for the semi-final matches of the 2025\2026 Kombo South District football tournament has been released. Read more »
Gambia: Manjai Clinch Maiden Kanifing Municipality Zonal Trophy
Manjai on Sunday defeated Serrekunda East to clinch the maiden edition of Kanifing Municipal Council (sponsored Kanifing Municipality Zonal Football Championship played at the… Read more »
Gambia: U.S. Diplomat Lauds Food, Child Nutrition Support to Gambian Schools
The School Feeding Programme supported by the Government of The Gambia and the United States Department of Agriculture and local partners - Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and local… Read more »
Gambia: High Visa Overstay Rates Causes U.S. Travel Restrictions for Gambia - Foreign Affairs Minister
Sering Modou Njie, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad, has said the US cites The Gambia's high visa overstay rates (12.7% for B-1/B-2 and 38.79% for F, M, and J… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Gambia: Tribute to Mr Ousman Sillah, a Lawyer of Formidable Intellect and a Fearless Defender of the Rule of Law
Yesterday morning, on 23 December 2025, I woke up to the sad news that lawyer Alhaji Ousman Sillah was no more. Just over a year ago in August 2024, I wrote a tribute to Lady… Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur Cruise to Kombo South District Tournament Semis
Gunjur on Saturday sailed to the semi-finals of the 2025\2026 Kombo South District football tournament. Read more »
Gambia: BST Galaxy Bag Debut Triumph in 1st Division
BST Galaxy have clasped their first victory in the 2025\2026 Vista Bank-Baluwo sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League. Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President a Land Policy At Last
Mr President, it is a welcoming development that the first-ever land policy has finally been launched in The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: Student Documentary Wins Prize At Cinekambiya International Film Festival
A student documentary featuring Grace N. Gomez, crowned Miss Tourism Gambia, has won a prize of D10,000 at the recently concluded Cinekambiya International Film Festival. The event… Read more »
Gambia: Sare Gubu Basiru Champions Change - 12th Annual Forum Calls for Violence-Free Community
Sare Gubu Basiru village, a community celebrated for its strong commitment to Fulani culture, Western education, and Quranic learning, on Saturday 27 December hosted its 12th… Read more »
Gambia: Tostan Holds Inter-Village Meeting At Sare Samba Simally
Tostan International the Gambia, a grassroots NGO dedicated to empowering communities through education and human rights, recently convened an inter-village meeting at Sare Samba… Read more »
Gambia: Christmas Message From the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Banjul, the Gambia
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Gambia: GPS Graduates 112 Recruits
A total of 112 recruits have graduated from the Gambia Prison Service (GPS) Training Academy at a passing out parade ceremony held at the McCarthy Square in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: Cement Importers Express Gratitude to Barrow, Trade Minister
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Gambia: GID Stops 173 Would-Be Migrants in Two-Day Operation
As the nation reels from reports of a migrant boat carrying an estimated 190 Gambians capsizing at sea, the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) says it has intercepted 173 would-be… Read more »
Gambia: Dr Ceesay Fires At BAC Chair Over Millions Promise
On West Coast Radio's Coffee Time, Information Minister Dr. Ismaila Ceesay turned a discussion on sanitation into a sharp political challenge, questioning why millions are promised… Read more »
Gambia: Chief Justice Weighs in On Constitutional Debate
The Chief Justice of The Gambia, Hon Hassan B. Jallow has in a rare instance, weighed in on the constitutional debate urging the nation not to give up on the efforts to craft a new… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Hails Religious Harmony, Urges National Renewal
President Adama Barrow on Tuesday night used his 2025 Christmas broadcast to urge Gambians to uphold unity, compassion and service, describing the country as a beacon of religious… Read more »
December 30, 2025
West Africa: Will the Ecowas Abolishment of Air Taxes in January 2026 Be a Reality?
A Tourism Perspective: The recent announcement that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to abolish air ticket taxes effective January 1, 2026 is… Read more »
Gambia: Study Exposes Fear, Harassment As Barriers Facing Women in Politics
Fear, harassment, and institutional silence continue to shape the political experience of women in The Gambia, a new study has revealed, exposing how violence, intimidation, and… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Yet to Confirm Reported Tragic Deaths of 190 Migrants - Trade Minister
The Minister for Trade, Industry, Employment and Regional Integration Mod K. Ceesay, has said the government of The Gambia is yet to officially confirm reports of the tragic deaths… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Gambia: Govt Launches Search for Missing Vessel With Gambians Onboard
The Government of The Gambia has expressed deep concern over reports of a missing vessel suspected to have departed from the North Bank Region on 17 November 2025 with Gambian… Read more »
Gambia: Darboe Says Religious Heritage of Tolerance Remains Gambia's Strength
Lawyer A.N.M. Ousainu Darboe, secretary general and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has reaffirmed that The Gambia takes pride in its religious diversity and… Read more »
