July 07, 2023
Gambia: Gambia Fined to Pay U.S.$110,000 to Daughter of Disappeared Citizen
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Republic of The Gambia to pay a total of 110,000 US dollars to the daughter of a Gambian citizen and critique of former President Yahya… Read more »
Gambia: Drug Free Club Gambia Observes Int'l Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug Free Club Gambia recently joined the rest of the world in marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Gambia: Prosecutors Drop Criminal Charges Against Aisha Fatty
The eight (8) criminal charges against Aisha Fatty have been withdrawn by the police prosecution before Principal Magistrate Krubally of Banjul Magistrate Court. Read more »
Gambia: 2 Arraigned for Obtaining Money By False Pretence
Almamie Darboe and Sainey Manneh were on Wednesday arraigned for obtaining money by false pretence charges at the Kanifing Magistrates' Court presided over by Magistrate O. Jabang. Read more »
July 05, 2023
Gambia: On Fishing Vessels' Fine!
Illegal fishing is a serious problem affecting most developing countries especially West Africa. Read more »
Gambia: 62 Intending Migrants Counseled, Released On Bail
At least 62 out of 63 intending migrants who were intercepted by the Gambia Immigration Department (GID) have been released on bail, GID has confirmed contrary to previous media… Read more »
Gambia: Assembly Confirms Delivery of Vehicles Procured for NAMs
The Office of the Clerk wishes to inform the public that the vehicles approved in the 2023 Appropriation Bill as a loan scheme for Honourable Members of the National Assembly have… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Peace, Fisheries and Land Issues
Mr President, as a nation we thank Allah for giving us the grace to perform the Eid or Tobaski prayer in peace and love. We noted that after performing the Eid prayers at the… Read more »
Gambia: Former Lands Minister Under Investigation
According to reliable source, Sheriff Abba Sanyang, the former minister of Lands, Regional Governments and Religious Affairs who resigned last Friday is under investigation. Read more »
Rwanda: Gambian Asylum Seekers Rejoice As UK Judges Rule Against Deportation to Rwanda
Court of Appeal judges in the UK have finally issued a ruling bluntly declaring that plans to send asylum seekers who arrive in the country via the English Channel to Rwanda is… 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: Arrested 63 Intending Migrants Released
Mamanding Dibba, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Gambia Immigration Department (GID), has told this medium that they have released the alleged 63 intending migrants who… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Gambia: State Counsel Commends BK Foundation
State Counsel at the Ministry of Justice has lauded Bob Keita through his foundation for puting into consideration the plight of inmates at the State Central Prisons. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Accedes to Revised Kyoto Convention
The Commissioner General of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has expressed total appreciation with efforts made by the Government of The Gambia in ensuring that… Read more »
Gambia: Reducing Youth Crime in Gambia
Early intervention plays an important role in keeping minors from embarking on a life of crime in The Gambia. Swift and consistent punishment for offences can help reduce the… 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 »
Gambia: DLAAG Celebrates Int'l Day Against Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) on Monday 26th June 2023 celebrated the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking; held at the Youth… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Gambia: Sister Testifies Against Younger Brother
Paulin Sanneh, who is an elder sister to John Sanneh, yesterday testified against her younger brother who was charged with threatening violence before Magistrate Colley of the… Read more »
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: Union Urges Drivers to Take Strict Measures in Rainy Season
The Executive Committee of the General Transport Union has reminded all drivers and vehicles owners to take strict precautions during rainy season. They have also been asked to… Read more »
Gambia: Bob Keita Foundation Frees 16 Inmates
Bob Keita Foundation (BKF) and partners last Thursday freed 16 inmates by paying for their prison fines. The foundation is establish by Babucarr 'Bob' Keita after his release from… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Gambia: Dr. Tangara - Cybercrime Is Global Epidemic
Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad revealed that it has been widely recognised that cybercrime has become a… 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 »
Senegal: Walf TV Channel Suspended
Walf TV has been suspended for 30 days. It is expected to resume operations on 1 July 2023. Read more »