June 23
Gambia: President Barrow Urges Discipline As NPP Launches New Agenda
President Adama Barrow has called on supporters of the National People's Party (NPP) to remain disciplined, respectful and focused, saying national development cannot be achieved… Read more »
June 22
Gambia: National Assembly Committee Recommends Police Investigation Into $1.3m Vehicle Contract
The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly has recommended a police investigation into a procurement contract worth $1.3 million involving the… Read more »
Gambia: High Court Rejects Attempt to Bar Media From Covering Rongo-Omar Jammeh Case
The High Court has rejected an application by lawyer Omar Jammeh seeking to hold his civil suit against Momodou Lamin Jarju, alias Rongo, behind closed doors and to prohibit media… Read more »
June 19
Gambia: As Rains Approach, Residents Along Kotu Stream Ask - 'Where Is the WACA Project?'
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June 16
Gambia: Opposition Coalition Talks Reignite Debate Over Halifa Sallah's Legacy & Lessons of 2016
As opposition parties intensify efforts to build a united front ahead of The Gambia's 2026 presidential election, a growing debate has emerged over whether a new coalition can… Read more »
June 01
Gambia: National Assembly Submits Report On Jammeh's Assets to Government
The National Assembly, through the Office of the Clerk, has submitted a report on the inquiry into the assets of former Gambian President Yahya AJJ Jammeh, to the government. This… Read more »
May 20
Gambia: NHRC Reports 71 Alleged Human Rights Violations As Audit Flags Financial Irregularities
The National Human Rights Commission has disclosed that it received 71 complaints of alleged human rights violations in 2023, with 45 of the cases successfully investigated and… Read more »
May 19
Gambia: A Weak Civil Society Undermines and Erodes Strong Democratic Instutions
The change in 2016 avails to Gambian media and civil society the best opportunity to play an independent role in advocating for strong democratic institutions and still have the… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Endorses Eliminating Roaming Charges
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution seeking to eliminate roaming charges. The regional bloc also adopted a resolution for the adoption of the draft Supplementary Act… Read more »
Gambia: Bcc Budget Deadlock Drags Into Fifth Month As Mayor Sends Matter to Government
The budget of the Banjul City Council remains unresolved nearly five months into 2026 after disagreements among councillors. Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe decided to refer the matter to… Read more »
May 12
Gambia: 14 Gala Movement Members Charged With Unlawful Assembly, Granted Bail By Court
Fourteen members of the Gala Movement on Monday, 11 May 2026, appeared before the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on charges of unlawful assembly and common nuisance following their… Read more »
May 05
Gambia: Gambia Moves to Fast-Track Research Network As MoHERST Backs Key Committees
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has pledged to speed up the establishment of key committees for the Gambia Research and Education… Read more »
Gambia: Did the UDP Leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe Say the Following to Deutsche Welle?
"We are open to coalition based on principles. You have to accept our principles. You have to accept what we stand for and that applies to any party and we don't want to go into… Read more »
April 30
Gambia: Barrow's Third-Term Bid - the Elephant in the Room of Gambia's TJ Process
An event of extraordinary significance in the world of transitional justice recently took place in the United States. An ambassadorial meeting of the UN Peace Building Commission… Read more »
April 29
Gambia: Labour Leaders Warn On Wages and Conditions Ahead of May Day
Labour leaders in The Gambia have called for urgent action to improve wages and working conditions, warning that many workers are struggling to cope with rising living costs and… Read more »
Gambia: Goat Scheme Offers 'Resilient Package' for Gambian Farmers, Officials Say
A livestock distribution programme in the Central River Region has been hailed by officials as a step towards strengthening food security and rural livelihoods, as partners under… Read more »
Gambia: Gambians Express Frustration Over Months-Long Wait for National ID Cards
Many Gambians have informed Foroyaa that they have been waiting to get the national identity cards that they applied for last year. Others applied for their cards early this year… Read more »
April 27
Gambia: Fuel Costs and Weak Processing Capacity Driving Up Fish Prices, Says Fisheries Minister
The rising cost of fish in markets across The Gambia is being driven largely by high fuel prices and the country's limited capacity to preserve and process catches, the Minister of… Read more »
April 20
Gambia: All Hands On Deck to Obtain National Identity Cards
31st May is D-Day for the registration of voters to end. Lack of sufficient means to issue national ID cards is undermining the independence of the registration process. Some few… Read more »
Gambia: Is the Point of Contention Between the Gpu and the Minister of Information Necessary?
After Foroyaa's coverage of this subject matter and its counseling for dialogue between the media stakeholders and the minister of information, media and broadcasting, the question… Read more »
Gambia: Lawmaker Yaya Menteng Sanyang Arrested Over Alleged Voter Registration Fraud
A sitting member of the National Assembly, Yaya Menteng Sanyang, was taken into police custody on allegations that he facilitated the issuance of questionable birth certificates to… Read more »
April 12
Gambia: Gambian Media, CSOs Reject Government's Proposal to Register Journalists, Social Media Users
Fajara, 10 April, 2026 - The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and media industry stakeholders, including regulatory and professional associations, academic, and civil society groups have… Read more »
April 09
Gambia: 150,000 Jobs Promised - but Weak Tracking Systems Leave Government Without Answers
Three years after the launch of the National Employment Policy (NEP) and its implementation framework, the National Employment Action Plan (NEAP) 2022-2026, the government is still… Read more »
April 02
Gambia: Lawmakers Debate Over President Barrow's State of the Nation Address
Members of the National Assembly debate over the State of the Nation Address delivered last week by President Adama Barrow. The debate was held on 30 March 2026 at the National… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Adjourns Amid Debate On Governance, Economy, Health and Term Limits
The National Assembly's adjournment debate on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, unfolded into a wide-ranging and deeply reflective session, as lawmakers from across the political divide… Read more »
