July 03, 2023
Gambia: Essa Faal Vows to Change Politics of Attacks, Tribalism
The 2021 Independent Presidential candidate, Essa Mbye Faal, has vowed to change lots of happenings in The Gambia, saying it includes politics of personal attacks and tribalism. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Accepts Minister Abbas Sanyang's Resignation
State House, Banjul, 26th June 2023: With reference to Section 75, subsection 6 (a) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency, President of the… Read more »
Gambia: Arrested 63 Intending Migrants Released
Mamanding Dibba, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), has told this medium that they have released the alleged 63 intending migrants who… Read more »
Gambia: VP Jallow Receives Concerned Gambian Youth Network On Migration
Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow on Monday 26 June 2023 received in audience executive committee members of the CONCERNED GAMBIAN YOUTHS NETWORK on migration at his office at… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Gambia: State Counsel Commends BK Foundation
State Counsel at the Ministry of Justice has lauded Bob Keita through his foundation for puting into consideration the plight of inmates at the State Central Prisons. Read more »
Gambia: CoPG Calls On Govt to Act On 9-Point Demands
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG), a pressure group over the weekend held a peaceful protest to express their dismay at certain thematic issues affecting the country and… Read more »
Gambia: Eid UL-Adha Signifies Sacrifice
Eid ul-Adha is a major Muslim festival which falls on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the last month of the Muslim calendar. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Declares Eid-UL-Adha (Tobaski) Holiday
His Excellency President Adama Barrow, acting under section 76 (1) of the Constitution (1997), is pleased to declare Wednesday and Thursday, 28th and 29th June, respectively, as… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia's Current Scope of Media Freedom
In the first republic, The Gambia was known for its respect for the rule of law, human rights and the promotion of media freedom and independence. However, that chapter was turned… Read more »
Gambia: Lamin VDC Debunks What's On Gambia Report
Members of the Lamin Village Development Committee and its affiliated sports committee on Sunday collectively discredited publication made by What's On Gambia indicating that one… Read more »
Gambia: Outcomes of the 2023 WCO Council Sessions - Election of a New Wco Secretary General and Chairperson of the Wco Council
The 141st/142nd Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Council, the highest decision-making body of the Organization, were held at WCO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Accedes to Revised Kyoto Convention
The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has expressed total appreciation with efforts made by the Government of The Gambia in ensuring that… Read more »
Gambia: Reducing Youth Crime in Gambia
Early intervention plays an important role in keeping minors from embarking on a life of crime in The Gambia. Swift and consistent punishment for offences can help reduce the… Read more »
Gambia: EFSTH Marks Sickle Cell Day
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in partnership with the Ministry of Health recently joined the rest of the globe to mark World Sickle Cell Day. Read more »
Gambia: NHRC Boss Hails Govt for Accepting Most TRRC Recommendations
The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has hailed the government of The Gambia for accepting most of the recommendations made by the Truth Reconciliation… Read more »
Gambia: DLAAG Celebrates Int'l Day Against Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) on Monday 26th June 2023 celebrated the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking; held at the Youth… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Gambia: Flood-Stricken Banjul in Grip of Fear
The flood that occurred in Banjul in 2022 had a significant impact on the lives and livelihoods of people living around those affected areas. Read more »
Gambia: Scorpions Need Point to Snatch Qualification to AFCON
The Gambia now need a point in their final qualifier match to secure qualification to the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Ivory Coast after Congo Brazzaville slipped to… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Marks World Blood Donor Day
The Ministry of Health through the National Blood Transfusion Services, World Bank and the World Health Organisation on Wednesday joined the rest of the globe to mark World Blood… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS to Fund Banjul-Barra Bridge Construction - Works Minister Reveals
The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, has informed the National Assembly that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will fund the… Read more »
Gambia: NALOA Meets Livestock Farmers
The National Livestock Owners Association (NALOA) in collaboration with the Department of Livestock Services recently concluded a nationwide farmer sensitisation to meet and talk… Read more »
Gambia: AECE Commemorates Day of the African Child
The National Association of Early Childhood Educators (AECE) on Friday June 16 joined the rest of the world to celebrate the Day of the African Child. Read more »
Africa: Gambian and African Youth Engage in Building Peace and Security
Despite challenges of unemployment, corruption, entrenched political leadership and political violence, many African youth have found constructive avenues to promote peace,… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia-Bangladesh Co-Deployment Mission to Replace Darfur Mission
The Chief of Defense Staff, Lt-General Yankuba A. Drammeh has stated that Gambia Armed Forces mission to Darfur in Sudan will be replaced by a co-deployment mission involving The… Read more »
Gambia: Sister Testifies Against Younger Brother
Paulin Sanneh, who is an elder sister to John Sanneh, yesterday testified against her younger brother who was charged with threatening violence before Magistrate Colley of the… Read more »