Gambia: VP Jallow Touches Down in China for Global Human Rights Forum

His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, has arrived in Beijing, People's Republic of China, to represent The Gambia at the 2026 Forum on… Read more »

Gambia: Tourism Board Vows Tough Action Against Encroachers, Illegal Developers

The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses constructing illegal and unapproved structures within the Tourism Development Area… Read more »

Gambia: Aki Outbreak Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Country's Health System - Barrow

President Adama Barrow on Friday said the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) outbreak that claimed the lives of dozens of Gambian children exposed serious weaknesses in the country's health… Read more »

Gambia: GDC Raises Concern Over 'Prolonged Electricity Crisis'

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Gambia: U.S. Observes 250 Years of Independence, Reaffirms Historic Partnership With Gambia

The United States marked 250 years of independence with a grand reception in The Gambia on June 3, as American and Gambian officials celebrated a relationship rooted in shared… Read more »

Gambia: GPA Urges Striking Workers Back to Work As Presidency Steps in

The management of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has appealed to striking workers to immediately resume operations at the Port of Banjul as government intensifies efforts to… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Signs Landmark Offshore Oil Exploration Deal With Eni for Block A1

The Government of The Gambia has taken a major step in its quest to unlock the country's offshore petroleum potential after signing a Petroleum Exploration, Development and… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Admits Nawec's Debt to Senelec

President Adama Barrow has expressed visible frustration while addressing journalists after Commissioning the National Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory on Friday, as he… Read more »

Gambia: IMF Set to Disburse $8.5m to Gambia

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian-US Citizens Urged to Pay Child Support Duties

The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. wishes to draw the attention of all Gambians who are United States citizens, whether residing in the United States or… Read more »

Gambia: Amir Trawally Urges Gambians to Reject Division, Tribalism, Hatred

In his Eidul Adha message, Baba F Trawally, the Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaa't in The Gambia has urged all Gambians to reject all forms of division, tribalism, hatred, political… Read more »

Gambia: Gunjur Sports Committee Embraces Maiden Award Night

Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) on Saturday held its first-ever Award Night ceremony at the Le Beatoure Night Club. Read more »

Gambia: Why Women Still Locked Out of Leadership in Gambian Newsrooms

Women are present in newsrooms across the country on air, behind cameras, in print, and in digital platforms. They hold diplomas, degrees, years of experience, and in many cases,… Read more »

Gambia: Gnoc Sports Admin Course for Sport Journalists Wraps Up

The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) sports administrators' course for members of Sport Journalist Association of The Gambia (SJAG) recently ended at the GNOC Conference… Read more »

Africa: Africa and Its Diverse Cultures!

Africa, the cradle of human civilization, with a population of 1.2 billion, or 16% of the world's population, in 54 nations, is the most culturally diverse continent. It spreads… Read more »

Gambia/Somalia: Gambia Open 2027 Afcon Qualifier Account Against Somalia in September

The Gambia will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign against Somalia in September 2026 in Banjul. Read more »

Gambia: GALA Threatens Nationwide Protest If NAWEK Fails to Stabilize Electricity By Mid-June

The Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA) has warned that it will mobilise citizens across the country for a nationwide protest on June 19 if electricity supply does not improve… Read more »

Gambia: Hassan Gibril Hails Chief Justice Jallow's Legacy As He Sets to Retire

Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has announced his voluntary retirement from the office of Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, effective 1st August 2026, marking the end of… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow, Darboe Call for Peace, Unity As Election Year Begins

President Adama Barrow and opposition leader Ousainu Darboe both used Eid-ul-Adha messages last week to urge Gambians to safeguard peace and tolerance ahead of a pivotal election… Read more »

West Africa: Faye Pushes Diop for Ecowas Top Job As Rift With Sonko Deepens At Home

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is seeking President Adama Barrow's support for General Birame Diop to become the next ECOWAS Commission President, even as Faye faces a… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Slip to Iran in Int'l Friendly

The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey. Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Urgent Remedy Needed to Sort Out the Electricity Headache

Mr President, we would like to recognize the fact that over the past 12 months, the country has experienced a relatively stable and consistent flow of electricity, marking a… Read more »

Gambia: President Faye, Barrow Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul

President Domaye Faye of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for his first official state visit since the political fallout with his long-time friend and former ally, Prime… Read more »

Gambia: Nawec MD Says Power Crisis Should Not Be Taken for Politics

The managing director of NAWEC, Galo Saidy, has urged politicians not to exploit the country's ongoing electricity disruptions for political gain, insisting that the current power… Read more »

Gambia: Walking Miles for Education - LRR Students Sspeak Out

Students in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, to provide them with a school bus to… Read more »