Gambia: Did the Government Conduct Consultation to Craft the Barrow Administration Draft Constitution?

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice and the Minister of Information have held radio interviews and a press conference to try to convince the public that the Barrow… Read more »

Gambia: MRC-G / LSHTM Strengthens Staff Capacities to Enhance Preparedness, Response to Mpox

On August 26, 2024, the Medical Research Council Unit-The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM), commenced a two-day training for healthcare… Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Should Be On the Same Wavelength Regarding Constitution Building

The content of the Draft Constitution is yet to be published in the Gambia Gazette as Supplement "B", yet a very divisive debate is spreading in many media outlets. Read more »

Gambia: Migrant Boat Carrying Gambians Missing

The migrant boat that departed from Mbour, Senegal almost mid-August is reportedly missing, sending shockwaves among loved ones and activists as they pursue leads to trail the… Read more »

Gambia: A Constructive National Conversation Is Needed Before a Referendum

There is a trend of discussion after the content of the Barrow Administration Draft Constitution leaked before its publication in the Gazette. Many critics have started to compare… Read more »

Gambia: Government Says Constitution Building Process Was Consultative

Dawda A. Jallow, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice dismissed the criticism by some people that the constitution building process was not consultative. Read more »

Gambia: National Youth Consultation On 'Summit of the Future' Held

As a critical opportunity to demonstrate The Gambia Government and the UN's commitment to youth engagement and youth-driven development, a two-day national youth consultation was… Read more »

Gambia: Bac's Former CEO, Ex-Councillors Shed More Light On Honorarium

Modou Jonga, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), together with Modou Lamin Sanyang and SulaymanKinteh, a former Councillor for Wassadu Ward and… Read more »

Gambia: Bac Finance Director Testifies On Revenue Collector's Non-Deposit of D4.3 Million

Alagie Jeng, the Finance Director of Brikama Area Council (BAC) has appeared before members of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry to testify on the four million, three… Read more »

Gambia: Moherst Signs MOU With Chinese Counterparts to Advance Tvet Programs

The Ministry for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Friday 23 August 2024, received a ministerial delegation from the People's Republic of China. Read more »

Gambia: ACDHRS Engages Regional CSOs On International Human Rights Mechanisms

Recognizing the urgent need for collective action against environmental degradation and climate change in Africa, the Africa Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS),… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia, Spain Sign MOU On Regular Migration, Security

The Gambia and the Kingdom of Spain yesterday 28 August 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on regular migration, security, and the fight against crime. Read more »

Gambia: Farmers Become Hopeful As Heavy Pour Prevails

Hopes of farmers rejuvenated as heavy down pour prevails across Central River Region (CRR) and Upper River Region (URR), after a long period of dry spell. Read more »

Gambia: Finance Ministry Officials Testify in Fuel Saga

The Ministry for Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) through its Permanent Secretary Abdoulie Jallow and Baboucarr Jobe, Deputy Finance Ministry, appeared and testified before the… Read more »

Gambia: Leaders of Dock Workers Want the President to Reform Stevedoring

The leadership of The Gambia Dock and Maritime Workers want President Barrow to consider reforming stevedoring in The Gambia to become independent. Read more »

Gambia: Progressive Movement Urges Government to Address Lack of Control of Exchange Rate

Ousman Jallow, the Chairperson of the Progressive Movement of The Gambia, has expressed concerns over the instability and rampant deflation within the country's foreign exchange… Read more »

Gambia: What Is the Policy of the Government On Free Education?

According to a press release from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, in line with Basic and Secondary Education Policy, government strictly prohibits the collection and… Read more »

Gambia: Magistrate Krubally Places D12 Million Bond On Man Accused of Stealing

Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally of the Banjul Magistrate's Court has granted bail to one Modou Lamin Baldeh standing trial for stealing the sum of Twelve Million Dalasi… Read more »

Gambia: Bar Concludes Training On Human Rights for Young Lawyers

The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) on Wednesday, 21st August 2024, concluded two-day training for 20 young lawyers. Read more »

Gambia: BAC's Development Committee Chairman Testifies

Mr Ousman Bah, the Councillor for Giboro Ward and also the Development Committee Chairperson of the same Council, testified that he was first elected in May 2018 and re-elected in… Read more »

Gambia: Moys Develops Ten-Year National Sport Policy

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, held a day validation workshop on the National Sports Policy 2024 - 2034 in a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »

Gambia: Judiciary Mourns the Demise of Justice M. M. Sey

Gambia's Chief Justice, His Lordship, Hassan B. Jallow and the entire Judiciary are mourning the demise of Mary Mamyassin Sey. Read more »

Gambia: Ex-Councillor of Kembujeh Ward Testifies

Mr Alieu K. Darboe, former Ward Councillor for Kembujeh, on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI). Read more »

Gambia: BAC Councillors Continue to Testify Before Local Government Commissioners

The Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday 20th August 2024, continued to hear testimonies from Councilors of the Brikama Area Council on the issues of the geology fund… Read more »

Gambia: BAC Vice Chairperson Admits Lack of Development in Council

Ismaila Jallow, the Vice Chairperson and Councillor for Suba Ward within the Brikama Area Council on Tuesday, testified before members of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry… Read more »