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 »
Gambia: Council Staff Were Very Dedicated - Witness Says
Momodou Jallow, a businessman and the current chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission, has stated that staffs of councils used to be very dedicated 20 to 30 years… Read more »
Gambia: Lack of Legal Documents Hampered Our Work - Commission Chair
The chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission has said that lack of necessary tools - legal and policy documents - impeded them in doing their work effectively. Read more »
Gambia: GPU Condemns Assault On 2 Journalists
The Gambia Press Union has received reports of assaults on two journalists, Malick B. Cham of the online platform, Jamano,and Pa Ousman Joof of Gambian Talents TV(GTTV) while they… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Senegal: Court to Deliver Judgement On Sonko's Rape Case Today
A High Court in Dakar, Senegal, will today adjudicate whether opposition leader Ousman Sonko is found guilty of rape or not. Read more »
Gambia: 'We Only Got One Active Council Account'
The head of the Business Banking Department at the Standard Chartered Bank, Abdoulie Sanneh, yesterday told the Local Government Commission of Inquiry at Senegambia that the bank… Read more »
Gambia: Amnesty Int'l Urges Govt to Protect Rights Against Illegal Fishing
The regional director for West and Central Africa of Amnesty International has urged The Gambia government to eliminate all forms of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Gambia: NHRC Validates Report On TRRC Implementation Status
The National Human Rights Commission on Monday validated a report on the status of the implementation of the White Paper on the Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission… Read more »
Gambia: Nine Convicted for Selling Unregistered Chemical, Pesticides
Magistrate Mben Faal of the Kanifng Magistrates' Court yesterday convicted and sentenced Mamadou Jawo, Malick Drammeh, Sainey Faye, Bai Nyass, Ababacar Dieye and Omar Njie to a… Read more »
Gambia: DLEAG Destroys Drugs Worth Over D17 Million
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has destroyed a huge amount of drugs along the Cape Point Height in Bakau. Read more »
West Africa: 127 West African Citizens Languish in Gambian Cells
Currently, there are 127 non-Gambian ECOWAS Citizens languishing in Gambian cells, according to a ECOWAS Status Report. This was revealed by the status report on ECOWAS Citizens in… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Gambia: Yundum Alkalo Seeks Govt Intervention in Land Ownership Claim
The alkalo of New Yundum village, Ousman Bojnag, has urged The Gambia government to effectively intervene in the long and ongoing false claims uttered by Momodou Lamin Jarju alias… Read more »