August 08, 2023
Gambia: French NGO Donates D5 Million Worth of Medical Equipment to Gambia
Echange Gambie Limousine Sante and Education (EGALISE), a charitable organisation based in France, in partnership with the Abubakary Jawara Foundation has donated medical equipment… Read more »
Gambia: 'Where Media Is Not Free, Govt Is Without Sight'
Veteran Gambian politician, Halifah Sallah, has said that anywhere where the media is not free, the government is without sight or vision. Read more »
Gambia: FEGAMY 2023 National Summer Youth Camp Underway in Banjulinding
The Federation of Gambia Muslim Youth (FEGAMY), a local youth organization, on Sunday commenced a weeklong 2023 Youth Summer Camp in Banjulinding, West Coast Region. Read more »
Gambia: IEC Dismisses Staff Recruitment Claims
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) yesterday issued a press release falsifying the claims making rounds that the institution is recruiting members of staff. Read more »
Gambia: NAATIP Engages Social, Health Workers On Tip, Indicators
The National Agency Against Trafficking-In Persons (NAATIP) recently convened a day's training for health and social workers on Trafficking-In Persons and indicators in handling of… Read more »
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko's Lawyer Expelled From Senegal
According to media reports monitored in Senegal, Juan Branco, the French lawyer representing opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been expelled from the country. Read more »
Gambia: Independence Stadium Not Banned - Faye Clarifies
Ebou Faye, the manager of Independence Stadium has clarified the decision taken by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Read more »
Gambia: Fighting Terrorism - the Democracy Advantage!
Global rates of terrorism have skyrocketed since 9/11, yet the aggregate increase tells us very little about the distribution of attacks across different regime types. Read more »
Gambia: 'KAC Awards Contracts to Unregistered Suppliers'
The Director General and Director of Procurement Policy and Operations at The Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA), Phoday Jaiteh and Ebrima Sanyang respectively, have told… Read more »
Gambia: 'Murr' - A Traditional Marriage Ceremony
For centuries etched in stone, beings of African heritage have thrived on the tribal wonders and sacred practices that emanated from their divine ancestors who had traditional… Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur Nawetan Qualifiers - Black and White, Tech World, Madina Salam Sail to 3rd Round
Black and White Football Academy, Tech World FC and Madina Salam FC over the weekend cruised to the third and final round of the 2023/2024 Gunjur 'nawetan' qualifiers. Read more »
Gambia: Darboe's Academy Crown Champions of KMRFA Women Third Division League
Darboe's Academy are newly crowned champions of Kanifing Municipality Regional Football Association (KMRFA) Third Division League following a comfortable 2-nil win over Girls… Read more »
Gambia: Yarambamba Residents Raise Concerns Over 'Unreliable Electricity Supply'
Residents of Yarambama Estate have raised concerns with the constant 'on and off' switching by the National Water and Electricity Company's (NAWEC these past days. Read more »
Gambia: 2 Nabbed With 104 Suspected Blocks of Cocaine
Two Bissau Guineans have been arrested by operatives of Drug Enforcement Agency The Gambia (DLEAG), with 104 suspected blocks of cocaine, according to DLEAG. Read more »
August 01, 2023
West Africa: 'WAFU Zone a Bloc Best in Competitions Organization'
Lamin Kaba Bajo, president of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone A has stated that the bloc is the best in terms of competitions organisation due to the success it… Read more »
July 31, 2023
West Africa: Gambia to Benefit From ECOWAS Grant Agreement Project
As part of the implementation of the ECOWAS Regional Strategy of Youth in Agro Sylvo-Pastoral and Halieutic Sector, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu… Read more »
Gambia: CAF Disqualifies Gambia's Stadium to Host Final Home Game
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled out The Gambia from playing its final AFCON qualifier match against Congo Brazzaville at the country's Independence Stadium… Read more »
West Africa: Regional Maritime Body Appoints Minister Sillah As 1st Vice Chair
Ebrima Sillah, the minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure has been recently appointed as the first vice chairperson of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Senegalo-Gambian Relations
Good Morning Mr President, tomorrow is the third meeting of the Council of Ministers of The Gambia and Senegal, which will be held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International… Read more »
Libya: Govt Repatriates 127 Migrants From Tunisia, Libya
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad announced in a news release that through collaborated efforts with International Organisation for… Read more »
Gambia: Take-M Holds National Spelling Bee Competition Finals
Take-M Transformation Organization on Saturday held the national spelling bee finals at the Regional Education Office in Brikama. Thirty (30) schools participated in the final. Read more »
Gambia: KAC Gave Contracts to Unregistered Suppliers
GPPA director general and the GPPA director of Procurement Policy and Operations, Phoday Jaiteh and Ebrima Sanyang respectively, have told the Local Government Commission of… Read more »
Senegal: List of Charges Against Opposition Leader Sonko
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is reported to be on hunger strike after he was arrested and put under custody by the Gendarmes. He is expected to face justice today. Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur Nawetan Qualifiers - Satangba Afrimed, Osi Connection Navigate to 2nd Round
Santangba Afrimed FC and OSI Connection FC on Friday cruised to the second round of the 2023/2024 Gunjur 'nawetan' qualifiers after winning their qualifier matches played at the… Read more »
Gambia: Police Find Pistol in Alleged Theft Incident
Police say they have found a pistol in an alleged theft incident involving a man who fled the scene with the help of another man pretending to be a police officer on Thursday. Read more »