Gambia: Modou Lamin Sowe Launches Landmark Novel 'They Are Born'

Modou Lamin "Age-Almusaf" Sowe, one of the leading contemporary Gambian writers and scholars, has unveiled his latest novel, 'They Are Born'. The launch took place on the sidelines… Read more »

Gambia: ART27 Emerging As Hub for Gambian Contemporary Art

ART27 is fast becoming a hub for visual artists in The Gambia, offering exhibitions and collaborative projects that showcase the country's growing contemporary art scene. Read more »

Gambia: UTG Strengthens Institutional Integrity Through Staff Capacity-Building Seminar

Staff of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Wednesday took part in a capacity-building seminar designed to strengthen institutional integrity through enhanced knowledge of… Read more »

Gambia: Opposition Parties, Movements, CSOs Advance Coalition Talks

Following the first exploratory meeting, Gambian opposition parties, political movements and civil society organizations convened on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at Baobab Hotel in… Read more »

Gambia: Coastal Communities Push for Shared Control of Fish Landing Sites

Stakeholders in The Gambia's fisheries sector have renewed calls for stronger community involvement in managing marine resources, as coastal actors gathered in Sanyang for a… Read more »

Gambia: Darboe Backs IEC, Blames NPP Lawmakers Over Election Registration Tensions

United Democratic Party (UDP) flag bearer Ousainou ANM Darboe has defended the independence of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), urging caution against what he described… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Commissions D1.2b Kiang West Road

What many once dismissed as political rhetoric has now become reality. On Saturday, President Adama Barrow inaugurated the 91-kilometre Kiang West highway--the first-ever… Read more »

Gambia: Gender Gaps Deepen Climate Crisis As New Report Calls for Urgent Action in Gambia

A comprehensive study conducted under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project has found that climate and disaster risks in The Gambia are not gender-neutral, with women… Read more »

West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation

In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Begins Awareness Drive On Community Court Mandate

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday launched a three-day sensitisation mission in The Gambia on the mandate, jurisdiction, and procedures of its… Read more »

Gambia: Ambassador Jobarteh Presents Letters of Credence to Serbian President

His Excellency Mr. Pa Musa Jobarteh, Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union, on Thursday 16th April 2026 presented his Letters of… Read more »

Gambia: NCCE Urges Integrity As Voter Registration Enters Crucial Phase

The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), chairman Momodou A. Sise, has called on Gambians to actively participate in the ongoing 2026 Supplementary Voter Registration… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia UK Tourism Office Closes, High Commission Bids Farewell to Adama Njie

The Gambia High Commission in London, on Friday, 17 April 2026, officially bid farewell to Adama Njie and other staff following the closure of the Gambia Tourism Board office in… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia, AfDB Sign Landmark Deal for 13 Health Vehicles

The Government of The Gambia and the African Development Bank have signed contracts for six ambulances and seven health outreach vehicles that will be deployed to health facilities… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Rolls Out Assistive Devices Program for Children With Disabilities

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun rolling out its programme for the provision of assistive devices to children with disabilities in The Gambia, as… Read more »

Gambia: UDP Leader Vows to Overhaul Civil Service If Elected in Dec 2026

Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, the party leader and secretary general of United Democratic Party (UDP), has pledged to overhaul the country's civil service if elected in 2026, promising a… Read more »

Gambia: Public Not Satisfied With Govt Diaspora Engagement - Survey

A new issue-based opinion poll by the Centre for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) paints a picture of how the public views government performance on Diaspora… Read more »

Gambia: D34m Agreen Project Launched to Reshape Youth Skills, Farming

A €400,000 investment (about D34.5 million) has been committed to a new project aimed at transforming vocational training and agriculture in The Gambia, as the AGREEN Gambia… Read more »

Gambia: Bansang's Decades Water Woes to End With Smart Meters Initiative

After decades of unreliable water supply and mounting frustrations, hope has finally arrived for the people of Bansang. On Friday, the National Water and Electricity Company… Read more »

Gambia: Reparations Commission Resumes Medical Board Services for Victims of Jammeh-Era Abuses

Victims of human rights violations committed during the former regime have been urged to seek medical support as the Gambia Reparations Commission officially resumes the operations… Read more »

Gambia: Cruise Ship Oceania Sirena Docks As Gambia Eyes Growth in Cruise Tourism

The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in partnership with West African Tours, on Wednesday welcomed the arrival of the cruise ship Oceania Sirena to the country's shores, marking… Read more »

Gambia: Gaf Commissions Gambia's First-Ever Home-Trained Officer Cadets

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday conducted a passing out parade for the country's first-ever batch of officer cadets trained entirely within GAF. Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Tells New Officer Cadets to Place Nation's Interest Above Self

His Excellency Adama Barrow, president of the Republic of The Gambia and Commander-in-Chief of the Gambia Armed Forces has told newly trained officer cadets to exercise the highest… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Marine Scholar Joins Global Research to Boost Sustainable Fishing

A young Gambian environmental expert has taken a significant step onto the global scientific stage, bringing local knowledge and international research together to tackle growing… Read more »

Gambia: Ons, UNDP Mobilise Community Radios to Drive Security Reforms

In a decisive push to deepen security sector reforms at the grassroots, the Office of National Security (ONS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, has… Read more »