January 08
Gambia: Tribute to Mr. Abubacarr Camara
As you conclude your tenure as Director General of the Gambia Tourism Board, it is fitting to acknowledge your exemplary leadership and the cordial working relationship you… Read more »
Gambia: Art27 Founder Unveils Plan for Permanent Art Gallery in the Gambia By 2026
In a major boost to The Gambia's growing creative sector, Ferenc Donderer, founder of ART27 - Visual Arts Promotion, has announced plans to establish a permanent art gallery in the… Read more »
West Africa: The Gambia Nominates Dr. Satang Nabaneh for AU Child Rights Committee
The Government of The Gambia has formally announced the candidature of renowned legal scholar and human rights advocate Dr. Satang Nabaneh for election as a member of the African… Read more »
Gambia: Gid Promotes 91 Senior & Superior Immigration Officers
The Deputy Director General of Immigration, on behalf of the Director General, announces the promotion of 91 Senior and Superior Immigration Officers from the rank of Assistant… Read more »
Gambia: Police Confirm 7 Dead in Farafenni-Soma Highway Road Accident
Police in Farafenni have responded to a fatal road traffic accident that occurred along the Farafenni-Jarra Soma Highway, between Farafenni and Bereto. Read more »
Gambia: Madi Blasts State for Failing to Sustain Citizens On Migration
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) during a press conference on statistics on migration stated that while young people continue to die on the… Read more »
Gambia: CGG Calls for Voting Age to 16 Years in Local, Parliamentary Polls
The Center for Good Governance (CGG) on Wednesday called for a gradual reduction of the voting age to 16-17 for local government and parliamentary elections, warning that the… Read more »
Gambia: Info Minister Debunks Claims of Migrants Receiving €600 Per Month
The minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has issued a warning to Gambian youths, declaring that claims of migrants receiving €600 a month in Europe… Read more »
Gambia: VP Jallow Launches Book On History of Public Health in the Gambia
A great scholarly masterpiece authored by the late Alh. Dawooda M.B. Jagne, a man considered to be the architect of public health in The Gambia now deceased, was yesterday launched… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Welcomes New Ecomig Force Commander
His Excellency President Adama Barrow bid farewell to outgoing ECOMIG Commander Col. Ndiagne DIOUF and welcomed the incoming Force Commander Aliou TINE at the State House. Read more »
Gambia: GRA to Collect D27.5b Revenue in 2026 As Authority Records 21 Percent Growth in 2025
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has been tasked to collect D27.5 billion in revenue for the government in 2026, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has said. Read more »
December 31, 2025
Gambia: Tujereng Scuffle Lamin in West Coast Region Zonal Final Tomorrow
Tujereng will battle it out with Lamin in the 2025\2026 West Coast Region zonal football tournament final tomorrow, Thursday, 1 January 2025 at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium at… Read more »
Gambia: Wishing You Happy New Year in Advance!
It's yet another end of year. After midnight on Thursday 31 December 2025, people around the globe celebrate the dawn of a New Year (2026). The highlights of the grand-style… Read more »
Gambia: Door En Voor Foundation Strengthens Firefighting Capacity With Equipment Donation
The Door en Voor Foundation on Tuesday, 30th December 2025, made a significant contribution to national safety by donating fire extinguishers, a full band set with drums, and… Read more »
Gambia: Tobacco Watchdog Team Re-Trained to Counter Industry Interference
Members of The Gambia Tobacco Industry Monitoring Team have undergone a refresher capacity-building training aimed at strengthening surveillance, intelligence sharing, and… Read more »
Gambia: Tostan Sparks Rural Revolution - Ending Child Marriage, Stopping Open Defecation & Building Democracy
Tostan, an international NGO operating in the upper and central parts of the country has been credited with bringing remarkable social transformation to communities across the two… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commends Peaceful Guinea Election As Country Moves Towards Constitutional Rule
The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM) has commended the peaceful and transparent conduct of Guinea's 28 December presidential election, describing the process as a… Read more »
Gambia: Walic Hands Over 30 N'dama Bulls to Livestock Associations
West Africa Livestock Innovation Center (WALIC) under the Ministry of Agriculture recently handed over 30 young high-quality breeding selected bulls to two livestock registered… Read more »
Gambia: State House Press Director Implores Gambia's Political Parties to Fight Poverty Collectively
Amie Bojang-Sissoho, director of press and public relations at the Office of the President, has urged Gambians, particularly political parties, to have one vision and collectively… Read more »
Gambia: Darboe Slams Govt for 'Failed Promises, Rising Hardship'
Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, flag-bearer of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has delivered a scathing end-of-year address, accusing the Barrow administration of "neglect, misplaced… Read more »
Gambia: Councils Should Not Blame Their Incompetence On Govt Subventions - Minister Bah
The Minister for Lands, Local Government and Religious Affairs, Ahmat N.K. Bah, has blamed local councils for their "own development failures", rejecting claims that "delayed or… Read more »
Gambia: GRA Says Revenue Tops D23b Before Year End, Eyes D25b
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has recorded its strongest revenue performance in history, collecting over D23.2 billion by the end of November 2025 and still counting in… Read more »
Africa: Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa
The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking… Read more »
Gambia: 2025 - A Prelude to an Election Year
The year, 2025, was by all accounts, quite an eventful year. Apart from being the prelude to the presidential election year, which usually has its own dynamics, we witnessed many… Read more »
Gambia: Kombo South District Tourney Semi-Final Fixtures Released
The fixture for the semi-final matches of the 2025\2026 Kombo South District football tournament has been released. Read more »
