October 11, 2022
Gambia: Onside Utd Wins Sebifa Soccer Fitness Tourney
Onside United Football Academy of Manjai were over the weekend crowned champions of Sebifa soccer fitness football tournament following their 3-0 post-match penalty shootout win… Read more »
Gambia: APS to Bankroll Kombo South District Tournament
Approve Service (APS), the leading micro-finance institution in The Gambia is set to sponsor the 2022-2023 Kombo South District football tournament. Read more »
Gambia: Nafa Program - Beneficiary Opens Shop
Kalipha Sillah, a native of Jaka Madina in Wuli West District, Upper River Region has opened a shop after benefiting from the 'Nafa' Program. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Says Children Died of Aki Not At Much Variance With Data
Addressing the nation on Friday regarding the deaths of children from Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), President Adama Barrow stated that the child mortality figure of 66 is not at much… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - Justice for the 69 Children
Mr. President, we commend your government for taking two good moves to deal with the 69 children's deaths. Read more »
Gambia: UDP Mourns Deaths of 69 Children
UDP mourns the tragic and avoidable deaths of 69 Gambian Children from Acute Kidney Injury-AKI, our hearts and prayers are with bereaved families. This news is incredibly sad and… Read more »
Gambia: Health Minister Announces 3 More Deaths of Children
During a press conference held at the Ministry of Health on Saturday, Minister Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh confirmed additional deaths of three children due to the Acute Kidney… Read more »
Gambia: Police to Probe Deaths of 69 Children Linked to AKI
Amid concerns and worries from Gambians, especially parents due to the emergence of an unusual Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) allegedly caused by Indian medicines, The Gambia Police… Read more »
Gambia: Indian Maiden Pharmaceuticals Company Finally Speaks Amid Pressure
After many statements from The Gambia and across the globe labelling and alleging the Indian Maiden Pharmaceuticals as the cause of the 69 child deaths in The Gambia, the company's… Read more »
Gambia: Lawyers Urge Govt to Probe Death of 69 Children, Punish Culprits
The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) and the Female Lawyers Association (FLAG) are saddened to learn of the untimely deaths of 69 Gambian children from Acute Kidney Injuries (AKI)… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Gambia: Ida Jagne Testifies At Bai's Trial in Germany
A woman who survived the murder of a renowned Gambian journalist will testify on 6 and 7 October 2022 in the German city of Celle at the trial of a man allegedly involved in the… Read more »
Gambia: 19 Gambian Youth Shortlisted for Momodou Sabally Prize for Spoken Word Poetry
19 promising young Gambian poets have been shortlisted by the Young Writers' Association of The Gambia for the Momodou Sabally Spoken Word Poetry. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Revokes CoPG Registration Ahead of Nov 11 Protest
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG), a legally registered association, in a statement yesterday says it's dismayed by the "arbitrary" revocation of its registration… Read more »
Gambia: Defence Lawyer Cross-Examines Police Witness in Sainabou Mbye Trial
Defence Lawyer C. Gaye on Tuesday cross-examined Police Investigator Bakary Dibba of the Serious Crime Unit, who testified as the 4th prosecution witness (PW4) in the criminal… Read more »
Gambia: Rapid Vienna Shock Athletico in Banjul Nawetan
Rapid Vienna FC on Wednesday dazed Athletico FC 2-1 in the 2022 Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe sponsored Banjul 'nawetan' played at the Banjul Mini Stadium. Read more »
Gambia: Hon K.K. Barrow Extends Annual Mawlid Al-Nabi Donation to Imams
Hon. Kebba K. Barrow, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Kombo South Constituency has donated 22 bags of 50kg rice, 22 (20) litres of cooking oil, and 22 bags of (25kg) onion… Read more »
Gambia: Late Modou Janneh Memorial Knock-Out Final Slated for Tomorrow
The 2021-2022 Late Modou Janneh Memorial Knock-out competition final is set for tomorrow, Saturday 8th October 2022 at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field at 4:30pm. Read more »
Gambia: UTG Student From Kafuta Village Amongst Global Researchers Selected for the HLF 2022 in Germany
A final year Student of the UTG from the small village of Kafuta has been selected as one of the young researchers from around the world to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate… Read more »
Gambia: YVE, Partners to Embark On National Climate Caravan
Joe Bongay, Executive Director of Young Volunteers for the Environment (YVE) has said that his led organisation and partners would embark on a nationwide climate caravan dubbed:… Read more »
Gambia: Area Councils Conclude Exchange Visits
Basse, Janjanbureh and Kuntaur Area Councils have recently concluded two-day exchange visits. The visits were aimed at bringing Council Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers, Ward… Read more »
Gambia: WHO Probing Indian Cough Syrup After 66 Children Die
Geneva (AFP) - The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India, warning they could be linked… Read more »
Gambia: Mawlid Al-Nabi (Gamo) Declared Public Holiday
The Office of the President informs the general public that His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has declared Monday 10th September 2022, as Public Holiday throughout the… Read more »
Gambia: Regional U-15 Tournaments Heat Up
In their quest to develop football from the grassroots and to ensure they catch the players at the right age for the various youth categories, the Regional Football Associations… Read more »
Gambia: Lawyer Camara Tells Justice Jallow Bob Has Right Not to Give Blood Sample
Lawyer Lamin Camara, the defence counsel for Bubacarr Keita in the ongoing alleged rape case has said that Mr. Keita has a right not to give blood samples. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Gambia: Sainabou Mbye & Co Plead Not Guilty to Manslaughter, Other Charges
Sainabou Mbye, Cherno Mbye and Kibili Dambelly, who are all standing trial on charges of manslaughter and exposing child to danger have all pleaded not guilty to the charges… Read more »