July 05, 2023
Gambia: Update On Redeployment of Permanent Secretaries
The Gambia Government wishes to update the current redeployment of Permanent Secretaries. Read more »
Gambia: Information Is Lifeblood of Democracy - Info Minister
The minister of Information, Lamin Queen Jammeh, has explained that considering the government's commitment to the availability of information and appreciating the reality that… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Shuffles Senior Government Officials
Banjul, The Gambia -- Consistent with his commitment to increased accountability and stability in Public Service Administration, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, has… Read more »
Gambia: 'Representation Is All About Serving Interest of People'
Ousman Sillah, Former National Assembly Member for Banjul North has said that: "Political representation is all about serving the interest of the people. Read more »
Gambia: Essa Faal Vows to Change Politics of Attacks, Tribalism
The 2021 Independent Presidential candidate, Essa Mbye Faal, has vowed to change lots of happenings in The Gambia, saying it includes politics of personal attacks and tribalism. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Accepts Minister Abbas Sanyang's Resignation
State House, Banjul, 26th June 2023: With reference to Section 75, subsection 6 (a) of the 1997 Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency, President of the… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Gambia: CoPG Calls On Govt to Act On 9-Point Demands
The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG), a pressure group over the weekend held a peaceful protest to express their dismay at certain thematic issues affecting the country and… Read more »
Gambia: NHRC Boss Hails Govt for Accepting Most TRRC Recommendations
The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has hailed the government of The Gambia for accepting most of the recommendations made by the Truth Reconciliation… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Gambia: NYP Inaugurates First-Ever Office Since Inception
The National Youth Parliament, a body responsible for running the affairs of young people in the country, recently inaugurated its first-ever office since inception in 2002. Read more »
Gambia: Bensouda Urges Rejection of Tribal, Corruption Politics
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of Kanifing Municipality Council (KMC) has urged Gambians to reject politics of hatred, racism, tribalism and division, saying "it's to nobody's… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Gambia: Philippines Consulate Observes Nation's 125th Independence
The Philippines Consulate in The Gambia hosted a spectacular Independence Day ceremony on June 11, 2023 at Metzy Residence Hotel. The event was a resounding success and brought… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Announces Bid for 3rd Term
President Adama Barrow has hinted that he would run for a third term as president amid uncertainty surrounding his political future. Read more »
Gambia: Lala Touray Is New NYC Female Rep
The minister of Youth and Sports recently appointed and inaugurated the new members of the National Youth Council of The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: 'We Are Taking Steps Towards Creating Better Country'
The managing Director at Trust Bank has emphasized that they are currently taking steps towards creating a better country where every child has a voice and a chance to thrive. Read more »
Gambia: Kiang West NAM Faults Barrow's Commitment to Draft Constitution
The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Kiang West Constituency, Hon. Lamin Ceesay, has stated that there has been no sign of commitment by President Adama Barrow in bringing the… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Gambia: Barrow Calls for Bi-Partisan Engagement in Parliament
President Adama Barrow has urged legislators of the National Assembly to dialogue and initiate bi-partisan collaboration in a "positively democratic" manner as they discharge their… Read more »
Gambia: 'Capacity Building for Govt iOS Fundamental to Effective Communications Strategy'
The Senior Resident Director for the National Democratic Institute (NDI)-The Gambia has described capacity building training for Government Information Officers as something… Read more »
Gambia: UDP Urged to Sue IEC Over 'Inflated Voter Register'
A senior member of The Gambian community in the United States and strong supporter of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has urged his party to sue the Independent… Read more »
Gambia: GSIC Launches Specialised Committees, Congress of Advisory Council
The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) recently launched specialised committees dedicated to strengthening unity within the country, most especially within the Muslim community… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Gambia: Let's Pray for Return of Normalcy in Senegal!
There is nothing more rewarding than working towards the maintenance of peace. In fact without peace the world would be a worst wild zone for mankind. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Gambia: Public Service Minister Assures of Motivated Civil Service
The minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery, has assured of a well-motivated Gambia civil service if resources are available. Read more »
Senegal: Gambia Govt Urged to Facilitate Dialogue in Ongoing Political Crisis in Senegal
Following the recent disturbing political crisis unfolding in Senegal, Muhammad Hydara, representative of Amnesty International in The Gambia, has called on the government of The… Read more »
Senegal: 500 Protesters Arrested in Senegal
Police Commissioner Ibrahim Diop of Senegal has given a breakdown of the three days protest in which 500 people were arrested including teenagers, foreigners with sophisticated… Read more »
Senegal: Karim Wade Calls for Restraint
Karim Meïssa Wade, a Senegalese politician who served in the government of Senegal as minister of State for International Cooperation, Regional Development, Air Transport, and… Read more »
Gambia: GID Collects D64 Million Revenue in 3 Months
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) for the first time in its history collected a whopping sum of D64,000,000 revenue in just three months. Read more »