June 13, 2023
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 »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Consider Plight of Deportees
Mr President, according to findings and reports from relevant associations and NGOs on the deportation of Gambians from Germany, German authorities have so far deported more than… 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: Baitullah's Arrest Allegedly Linked to Risky Plot
Police sources have informed The Point that former dictator Yahya Jammeh's staunch supporter Omar Sanneh alias Baitullah, was on Friday arrested by the Senegalese security in the… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Gambia: Amir Trawally Calls for Peace, Unity in Diversity
The Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat-The Gambia has called for maintenance of peace and social co-existence in the country to ensure sustainable development. Read more »
Gambia: Vista Bank Says BCC Owes No Loan, Overdraft
Benet Edet, lawyer and banker who testified before the Commission as representative of Vista Bank Gambia Limited, has affirmed before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry… Read more »
Gambia: Son Allegedly Threatens to Kill Mother, Sister
A man was yesterday arraigned before Magistrate Colley of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court for allegedly threatening violence contrary to Section 84 of the Criminal Code. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Civil Society Calls for Calm in Senegal
The Gambian civil society has in a statement called for calm in Senegal, while urging the security forces to "urgently de-escalate" the situation by abiding by the rule of law and… Read more »
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: Deputies Ratify Gambia, Turkey Military Training Agreement
Legislators of the National Assembly on Monday 5th June 2023 ratified a military training agreement between the government of the Republic of The Gambia and the government of… Read more »
Gambia: NAMSs Ratify ICDO Constitution
National Assembly Members (NAMs) have ratified the Constitution of the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) which was tabled by Vice President Muhammad B.S. Jallow at… 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 »
Gambia: LGSC Chair Declares Increment of Councillors' Allowances Illegal
The chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission has said that the unilateral increment of the allowances of councillors without the approval of the Minister of Local… 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 »
June 05, 2023
Gambia: Govt Urges Senegal to Let Peace Reign
The Gambia Government notes with utmost concern, recent developments in the sister Republic of Senegal, home of "Terranga", renowned for its peacefulness and peacemaking. Read more »
Senegal: U.S. Says Its Disturbed By Violence in Senegal
Right now, the eyes of the world are on Senegal, which is going through dark hours. The United States of America, has just officially spoken out on the situation in the country,… Read more »
Gambia: NPP Condemns Attack On 2 Journalists
The National People's Party (NPP) learned with dismay, the allegations of assault on two journalists who were covering the swearing-in ceremony of elected local officials at the… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Interior Minister Accuses 'Occult Forces' On Water Treatment Plant Attack
The minister of the Interior, Antoine Diome, declared that "occult forces have infiltrated the demonstrations," saying "the state will crack down," on them. Read more »
Senegal: Good Morning Mr President - Peace Mediation in Senegal Political Crisis
Mr President, the political situation in Senegal is worrisome and needs urgent action. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Condemns Violence in Senegal
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Read more »
Senegal: Death Toll Climbs in Senegal After Two Days of Violent Protests
DAKAR, June 3 (Reuters) - The death toll from anti-government protests in Senegal has risen to 15, police said on Saturday, as authorities in the capital Dakar began to clear up… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Gambia: EU Raises Bar for Gambian, Senegalese Visa Applicants
European officials have confirmed to The Point that they will continue to "raise the bar" for visa applicants from countries such as The Gambia and Senegal as protest and dispute… Read more »