September 09, 2022
Gambia: Senegambia Trade Agreements Focus On Trade and Transit
It has been confirmed to this medium by the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Trade Mr. Lamin Dampha that The Gambia trade agreements with Senegal focused on trade and… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Gambia: Senegambia Trade Flow Increasing - PS Dampha
Lamin Dampha, the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Trade told The Point in an interview that the trade flow between The Gambia and Senegal is increasing due to the current… Read more »
September 06, 2022
Senegal/Gambia: Gambia U-20 Team to Host Senegal in Wafu Zone a U-20 Tourney Today
The Gambia U-20 team will today, Tuesday 6th September 2022 host Senegal in their fourth and final Group B match of the 2022 WAFU Zone A U-20 football tournament at the Stade… Read more »
September 01, 2022
Gambia: Gambia, Senegal Ranked By HRW Among Countries Protecting Pregnant Girls, Adolescents' Right to Education
Human Rights Watch, global rights body with offices in various countries across the world, has ranked The Gambia among countries protecting pregnant girls' and adolescents' right… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Senegal: Burst of River Banks Renders Farmers Dissatisfied
The overflow of River Gambia has made scores of farmers unhappy in Senegal, according to reports monitored by The Point. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Gambia: Blaise Diagne International Airport Is Senegalese
"Blaise Diagne International Airport is fully sold in 2022," this is the revelation of Doudou Ka, in a note consulted by Bés bi, who underlines that "it is our Airport at… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Senegal: Macky Sall's Chances for 2024
The configuration of the National Assembly, resulting from the elections, is unprecedented in Senegal. The country is going to be governed with a relative majority of 82… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Senegal: Senegal Elects Parliament in Test for Ruling Party's Influence
The Senegalese are voting in parliamentary elections the country's opposition hopes will force a coalition with President Macky Sall and curb any ambitions he may hold for a third… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Gambia: Casamance - Migration Boat Sinks in Kafoutine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad wishes to inform the general public that on Sunday 26th June 2022, a boat carrying migrants sank off… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Senegal: Opposition Postpones Protest to Spare Muslim Festivities
DAKAR, June 29 (Reuters) - Senegal's main opposition coalition called off planned protests on Wednesday to avoid disrupting end-of-school exams and preparations for the Muslim Eid… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Senegal: Mali Reopens Borders With Senegal Ahead of 'Tobaski'
Mali opens its borders with Senegal for Tobaski to facilitate the movement of ruminants as Muslim feast Edi-dul Adha locally called 'tobaski' looms, Colonel Ahmed A.G. Boya, deputy… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Senegal/Gambia: Gambia CHAN Team Intensifies Training Ahead of Senegal Friendly
The Gambia local-based national team (CHAN) continues its preparations at the National Technical Training Centre (NTTC), honing their skills ahead of a friendly international match… Read more »
Gambia: Transport Union Prexy Dissatisfied With Senegalese Authorities
Omar Ceesay, the president of General Transport Union (GTU), has expressed dissatisfaction with the Senegalese authorities over borders issues, affirming that these border issues… Read more »
June 01, 2022
Gambia/South Sudan: South Sudan Arrive in Dakar Prior to AFCON Qualifiers With Gambia
South Sudan national team has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opening match away to The Gambia on 4th June 2022 at Stade Late Dior… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Senegal: Omar Darboe Takes Home Bronze in Cana Zone 2 Swimming and Open Water Championships in Dakar
Omar Darboe, one of Gambia's best swimming sprinters, won his first bronze medal for his country at the 8th edition of the CANA Zone Swimming and Open Water Championship held in… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Gambia: Scorpions to Arrive in Senegal Today Ahead of South Sudan AFCON Clash
The Gambia senior national team; the Scorpions will arrive in Senegal, today, Monday ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opening match against South Sudan on 4th June 2022 at… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Senegal: Senegal - Yawwi Authorised to Replace Its Resigning Candidates
The Constitutional Court in Senegal considered "ill-founded" the decision of the Minister in charge of Elections to refuse the representative of the coalition Yewwi askan wi, the… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Gambia/Senegal: Scorpions to Arrive in Senegal On May 31st Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers
The Gambia senior national football team; the Scorpions will arrive in Senegal on 31st May 2022 ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opening match against South… Read more »
Gambia: Six Wounded As Senegalese Forces Reportedly Fire Drone in Gambia
Six people from Foni Jiking in the Foni Bintang District have been reportedly wounded after Senegalese Forces were alleged to have fired a military drone in The Gambia, The Point… Read more »
May 12, 2022
Senegal: IOM, Gambia Red Cross Society Distribute Non-Food Items to Communities Affected By Casamance Conflict
On 10 May, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) completed the distribution of critical non-food items to over 1,700 people… Read more »