January 19, 2023
Gambia: Security Concerns in Foni Kansala Make Women Abandon Their Gardens
Hon. Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala Constituency said women at border villages have abandoned their vegetable gardens due to the gunshots which… Read more »
Gambia: Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Murder of Girlfriend in Brikama
Detectives of the Gambia Police Force have arrested a man over an alleged murder of his girlfriend. The incident happened in Brikama, a deputy spokesperson of the police said on… Read more »
Gambia: Court Admits Several Audios in Sabally's Defamation Trial
Justice Bakre of the high court annex in Banjul has admitted several audios in a defamation case brought against Momodou Sabally, UDP's Campaign Manager. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Gambia: Government Involves Interpol to Arrest Alleged Coup Plotter
The Gambia Government has issued a press release dated 17th January 2023, informing the public that they have intensified their efforts to arrest an alleged coup plotter, Lamin… Read more »
Gambia: Former GTSC Worker Charged With Stealing Gearbox Worth D1,000,000
A former employee of Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC), was arraigned before Magistrate Elizabeth Dunn of the Kanifing Magistrate's Court on charges of stealing a gearbox… Read more »
Gambia: State Requests for More Time in Alleged Coup Trial
The Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, Abdul Maita Yusuf, has requested for the court to give them more time to enable them file an indictment against the eight alleged coup… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Gambia: Police Ask Court to Refuse Aisha Fatty's Application to Get Back Her Vehicles
Deputy Commissioner of Police Pa Alieu Jawara has filed an affidavit in court asking the court to refuse Aisha Fatty's application. Aisha wants the court to ask the Inspector… Read more »
Gambia: Affected Property Owners Call for Prioritization of Compensation Before Any Demolition
Property owners in New Jeshwang who have been affected by the OIC road project in that community, have called on the Gambia government and all other stakeholders, to prioritise… Read more »
Gambia: Govt. Pledges Reform for Diaspora Engagement in Development
The Government of The Gambia has promised to continue to carry out the necessary policy and institutional reforms, remove obstacles and create opportunities for the diaspora to… Read more »
Gambia: Situation At Kung Biran Ferry Crossing Point Endangers Lives
The live of users is seriously endangered at the 'Kung Biran' crossing point in Niamina, from where people are connected to various destinations to and from Kaur, in the northern… Read more »
Libya: Gambian Migrant Dies, Eight Missing in Libya Shipwreck
Just two days into the New Year, a shipwreck off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea claimed the life of at least a Gambian. Eight are reported missing. Read more »
Gambia: Karunorr Is Not At Peace
The village of Karunorr less than a kilometre from the border is now undergoing unsettling moments. Low flying drones at the border and frequent gunshots near the border indicate… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Gambia: What Are the Charges Preferred Against Those Accused of Plotting a Coup?
On the 17th January 2023, those arrested so far in connection to the alleged coup are expected to take their plea. If charges are not withdrawn by the state what may be useful is… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Gambia: Gambia Vows to Strengthen Maritime Security to End Drug Trafficking
The Government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Interior, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Expertise France to implement SEACOP V in The Gambia. The signing… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Gambia: Justice Mahoney to Hear Alleged Foiled Coup Case
Hassan B. Jallow, the Chief Justice of the Gambia has assigned Justice Basiru V.P Mahoney to preside over the alleged foiled coup trial involving some members of the Gambia Armed… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Gambia: Lawmakers Say Government Should Bear Responsibility for AKI Deaths
Members of the National Assembly, while debating on the AKI Report submitted by the Assembly's Health Committee on the just concluded Parliamentary Inquiry, said the Gambia… Read more »
Gambia: Petroleum Minister Says Labour Bill 2022 Aims to Promote Decent Work for All
The Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Abdoulie Jobe, said the new Labour Bill 2022, aims to promote decent work for all. Jobe said this when presenting the new Labour Bill before… Read more »
Gambia: Complainant Expresses Displeasure With FSQA Operations
Omar Saye, a complainant against an expired food product (expired sardine to be pecise), has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) on the… Read more »
Gambia: Arrests Continue On Alleged Coup Plot
Rumours about coup plot in social media were put to a halt when the spokesperson of the government issued a press release indicating arrests in connection to the coup plot. Read more »
West Africa: What Is the ECOWAS Position On Happenings in the Gambia?
According to a press release issued by the Commission Ecowas is concerned about developments. It reads: Read more »
Gambia: Police Arrest Momodou Sabally
One Alagie Gaye, the driver of Mr Momodou Sabally, has confirmed to Foroyaa that the officers from the Gambia Police Force have arrested Momodou Sabally and is currently in the… Read more »
Gambia: Four Soldiers Arrested for Allegedly Plotting a Coup
Four (4) active soldiers of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) were on Tuesday arrested and detained for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of President Adama Barrow, which… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Gambia: Survey Shows High Prevalence of Child Marriage in the Gambia
Surveys conducted by Wassu Gambia Kafo (WGK) in 2021 and 2022, have disclosed a high prevalence rate of child marriage in the Gambia, of about eighty percent (80). Unwanted… Read more »
Gambia: Human Rights Committee Observes Long Detentions Without Trial
The National Assembly Member for Wuli East Constituency Hon. Suwaibou Touray, disclosed to his colleague members that they have observed that the long detention of persons at the… Read more »
Libya: Gambian Migrants Intercepted At Sea, Detained in Tripoli
The Director of Migration at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Musa Camara, said more than 100 Gambian migrants were intercepted at sea and are now placed under detention in Tripoli. Read more »