June 25
Senegal: 60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »
June 24
Gambia: Govt Owns Over 600 Buildings
Matar Ceesay, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, has informed that the government has over 600 buildings and facilities across the country. Read more »
Gambia: Police Investigate 'Mysterious Deaths' Allegedly Linked to 'Kush'
The Kotu Police are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dune Night Club in Palma Rima on Friday, June 21,… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Reports Cases of Diarrhoea With Blood
The Ministry of Health has said that it has noted a recent increase in cases of diarrhea with blood in the country. Read more »
Gambia: Rotary Club of Brusubi Inaugurates New Executive, Inducts New Members
The Rotary Club of Brusubi on Saturday 22 June 2024 inaugurated a new executive and inducted five new members into the club in a ceremony held at a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »
Gambia: New NAWEC MD Says Power Cuts Will End in 2 Years
Galo Saidy, the managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has expressed his vision for the institution, saying he wants it be one of the best… Read more »
June 12
Gambia: Justice Jaiteh Overrules Defence's Application On Ammunition Report
Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court on Monday 10 June overruled Defence Counsel L.J. Darboe and Counsel O. Sillah's application to reject the ammunition report sought to be… Read more »
Gambia: Nyp Urges Govt to Improve Access to Quality Education, Healthcare Services
The National Youth Parliament (NYP) has called on government to improve access to quality education and healthcare services, particularly in rural areas and to empower young people… Read more »
June 04
Gambia: Moherst Deploys Nigerian Technical Aid Corps to Uset
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Monday deployed 11 volunteers of the Technical Aid Corps of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (NTACs)… Read more »
June 03
Gambia: UDP's Ebrima Dibba Under Police Investigation
The police have confirmed that Ebrima Dibba, a prominent member of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) is currently under investigation following his arrest last week. Read more »
Gambia: GSCC, GWCC Launch Banjul Int'l Trade Fair
The Gambia Start-up Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) in partnership with the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) on Thursday officially launched the first edition of the Banjul… Read more »
Seychelles: Coach Mckinstry Announces Squad Ahead of Seychelles, Gabon Scuffles
Head coach of T he Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, has announced his 24-man squad ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches against Seychelles and Gabon… Read more »
Gambia: Tallinding North Councillor Donates 500 School Bags, 100 Hospital Beds
Tallinding North Ward Councilor, Honorable Babucarr Mansally through support from Ser Humano in Spain recently donated 500 school bags, 100 hospital beds, books, pens, cloves,… Read more »
Gambia: Breaking the Silence - Binti Celebrates Menstrual Health Day in Gambia
Binti Period Gambia recently joined the global community in celebrating Menstrual Health Day. The theme for this year's celebration was "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld." Read more »
Gambia: Musa Joof Fires Gunjur Utd to Victory Over Hart FC in 2nd Division
Prolific striker Musa Joof has fired Gunjur United to a slender win over Hart FC in the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League campaign. Read more »
Gambia: ACHPR, Partners Discuss Proposed Repeal of FGM Law in Gambia
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and… Read more »
Gambia: Finance Director Makes Admissions That Stun Bac
Alagie Jeng, the finance director of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has made a number of worrying admissions and affirmations before the commissioners probing local government… Read more »
Gambia: UNFPA Country Rep Urges Gambia to Refuse FGM/C
Ndey Rose Sarr, UNFPA country representative to The Gambia, has said that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a harmful and a human rights violation. She added that it is also a… Read more »
Gambia: IOU Featured in Unesco's New Publication On Benchmarking for Open Universities
The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) and Shanghai Open University (SOU) proudly announce the release of "Benchmarking for Open Universities:… Read more »
Gambia: Special Report - Salam Cement Commercial Manager Says No Cause for Alarm
Ebrima Sinera, commercial manager of Salam Cement Company, has reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm as there is enough cement in the country contrary to reports… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - the Gambia's Third Republic: a Call for a Constitution That Reflects Our Aspirations
Mr President, as The Gambia stands at the cusp of a new era, the call for a new constitution has never been more urgent. The current 1997 constitution, a relic of the Jammeh… Read more »
Gambia/Seychelles: Hamza Barry, Others to Miss Gambia and Seychelles World Cup Qualifier Fixture
Hamza Barry, Jacob Mendy, Baboucarr Gaye, Ibou Touray, Alagie Saine, Ebrima Darboe, Assan Ceesay and Ali Sowe are all set to miss The Gambia's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches… Read more »
Gambia: Bankers Association Inaugural Walk for Health Held
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) on Saturday 1 June 2024 held its inaugural Walk for Health. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Inaugurates First-Ever Lighting Testing Lab
In a bid to enhance the penetration of energy efficient light bulbs in the country, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and The Gambia Standards Bureau (TGSB) with support from… Read more »
Gambia: Police Investigate Alleged Murder Case At Tujereng
The police in Tujereng are currently investigating the alleged murder of Alieu Ceesay, a 20-year-old driver from Brikama, which occurred in Tujereng on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Read more »
