October 18, 2022
Gambia: Gambian Diplomat Meets Ahmadiyya Global Head
The First Secretary at the Embassy of The Gambia in Washington DC, Mr. Saikou Ceesay, met the World Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, at Masjid… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Gambia: Cabinet Retreat Implementation Scheduled Period Clocks Nearer
It is almost five months, following the end of the 2022 Cabinet retreat where Vice President Badara A. Joof tasked all Government Ministries to start implementing the… Read more »
October 07, 2022
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: 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: 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 »
October 04, 2022
Gambia: Govt Rubbishes Barrow's Humiliation Claim As 'Fabrication'
Ever since President Adama Barrow and a delegation of West African Statesmen returned from an ECOWAS Mediation Mission to Mali recently, erroneous claims emerged that the Gambian… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Gambia: Barrow Leaves for Mali Today
State House, Banjul, 28th September 2022: Following its extra-ordinary Summit held on the sidelines of the UNGA in New York, the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State has identified… Read more »
Africa: Perspective - Toward a Brighter Future and Common Prosperity
The upcoming October 1st marks the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Over the past 73 years, tens of millions of Chinese people worked tirelessly… Read more »
Gambia: 'Coalition of Progressive Gambians Is Neither UDP Nor 3 Years Jotna'
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CPG) has clarified that it is neither affiliated to the United Democratic Party (UDP), the 3 Yeas Jotna or any other political grouping in… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Gambia: 'Lack of Youth Seriousness in Politics Leads to Their Less Participation'
Prof. Sidat Yaffa, dean for the School of Agriculture at the University of The Gambia (UTG) has said that the lack of seriousness shownby young people in politics is the reason for… Read more »
Gambia: Hon. Jammeh, Partners Donate to SESDO Nawetan Teams in Bundung Constituency
Hon. Sulayman Jammeh, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Bundung-Ka Kunda Constituency in partnership with Tijan Touray and Secretary General of the Serrekunda East Committee… Read more »
Gambia: Aminata Touré to Run for 2024 Senegal Presidency
Aminata Touré has officially announced her candidacy for the 2024 Senegalese presidential election. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Gambia: OSPG Engages NAMs On Renewed Accountability Roadmap
Open Society Platform - The Gambia (OSPG) with technical support from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) on Saturday held a round table discussion and awareness creation on… Read more »
West Africa: Equatorial Guinea President to Run for Sixth Term
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, who is also the host of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh, has expressed an "objectionable intention" to contest… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Gambia: Barrow Seeks UN Support to Advance National Priorities
President Adama Barrow yesterday called on the United Nations to support the country's new plan to advance the pursuit of our national priorities, including the Sustainable… Read more »
Gambia: WFP Regional Director Meets VP Joof
His Excellency Vice President Badara A. Joof received Mr. Chris Nikoi, the World Food Programme (WFP) Regional Director for West and Central Africa on Wednesday, 21 September 2022,… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Gambia: Banjul Mayoral Aspirant Donates D100k to Banjul Sports Committee
Banjul Mayoral aspirant, Ebou Faye, who doubled as 2nd vice president of The Gambia Football Federation on Monday donated a sum of D100,000 to the Banjul Sports Committee as his… Read more »
Africa: Daylight Africa Celebrates 20th Anniversary of African Union in Gambia
The Daylight Africa in collaboration with African Diaspora based in New York City in the United States of America (USA) with other African countries including Nigeria and Senegal,… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Gambia: 'Your Appointments Are Based On Confidence, Trust'
Honorable Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister for Youth and Sports has reminded the new National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) board that their appointments are based on the… Read more »
Gambia: 'Good Governance Fosters Effective Participation At All Levels'
Ansumana Ceesay, Senior Program Officer for the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has said that good governance fosters effective and efficient inclusion and… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Gambia: Election Watch Committee Holds Retreat On Electoral Reforms
Election Watch Committee - The Gambia, a partnership of 3 youth-led organisations with different expertise and background on Sunday concluded a three-day retreat at Tamala Hotel. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Gambia: APP Appoints Ebou Gaye As SG
"Following the resignation of Dr. Bai Biran Jagne as Secretary General and Party Leader of the All Peoples Party (APP), the National Executive of the Party held an emergency… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Gambia: Charles III Becomes King Following Queen's Death, British High Commission Confirms
British High Commissioner to The Gambia, David Belgrove OBE told journalists in a press conference held on Friday that following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Crown has now… Read more »
Gambia: IEC Chairman Mourns Queen Elizabeth II With Glowing Tribute
IEC chairman and former Scout Chief Alieu Mamor Njai has on behalf of the Scout Community shared his condolences to the people of the United Kingdom following the news of Queen… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Gambia: Alhagie EF Conteh Reacts to His Election As GCCI Vice President
The Managing Director, Dabanani Electrical Company Limited (DEC), has expressed appreciation in his recent election to serve as the vice president of The Gambia Chamber of Commerce… Read more »