August 07
Gambia: Madi Jobarteh Asks Barrow and Darboe to Return State Lands
Madi Jobarteh, a human rights activist and commentator, has asked President Adama Barrow and Lawyer Ousainou Darboe to return the state lands allocated to them and their families. Read more »
Gambia: Banjul North Faces Flooding Due to Faulty Sewage System, Says MP
In the aftermath of the recent flooding in Banjul North, National Assembly Member Modou Lamin B. Bah has highlighted the critical issues contributing to the disaster. Read more »
Gambia: Speeding Causes Most Accidents On Bertil Harding Highway - Transport Union President
The President of the General Transport Union has highlighted that over speeding has been the primary cause of the increasing number of accidents on the Bertil Harding Highway. Read more »
August 06
Gambia: Nana Marks World Breastfeeding Week
In a bid to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of both infants and mothers, the National Nutrition Agency(NaNA) recently joined… Read more »
Gambia: Nawec Explains 'Frustrating' Power Cuts
The deputy public relations officer of National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Buba Badjie, has explained that the shortage of water and power outages is due to a project… Read more »
July 30
Gambia: Faye Njie Disappointed With Olympic Elimination
Gambian Judoka Faye Njie has described his elimination from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as a huge disappointment. Read more »
August 01
Gambia: Gambia Armed Forces Loses Over D6m Suit
The Gambia Armed Forces yesterday lost a civil suit of six million three hundred and thirteen thousand and twenty-five dalasis against one Sarjo Saine of Kono Construction. Read more »
July 26
Gambia: Information Ministry Revokes Licences of 5 Radio Stations
The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) informs the public that the Minister of Information acting under section 235 of the Information and Communications Act, 2009… Read more »
July 25
Gambia: Gambia, Azerbaijan Sign MOU in Youth and Sports Development
In a significant move to enhance youth and sports development, The Gambia and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Read more »
Gambia: TMT FC Hold Award Ceremony, Fun Day Outing
TMT Female Football Club over the weekend held award ceremony and fun day outing for its players and officials at the Sunset Hotel. Read more »
July 22
Africa: Academics Condemn Attacks On Sierra Leone Historian and Journalist Bah
About 100 academics have signed a letter of support denouncing death threats and harassment orchestrated against Africanist Press editor and Northwestern University-trained… Read more »
July 12
Gambia: Police Clarify Incident Leading to Arrest of Aisha Gambia
Manjai Police Station received Aisha Chorr, popularly known as Aisha Gambia on TikTok, along with personnel from the Medicine Control Agency (MCA) at the charge office on… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Launches State of World Population Report 2024
The Gambia National Population Commission Secretariat under the office of the Vice President on Thursday launched the State of World Population Report 2024. Read more »
Gambia: Fertilizer Largesse to Gambian Farmers!
It is a well-established fact that the country is blessed with abundant arable land that supports crop cultivation. Being a major player in the country's development endeavour, any… Read more »
Gambia: Police Continue to Investigate Shooting Incident At Wellingara Lower Basic School
Police have continued their investigation into the shooting incident that occurred at Wellingara Lower Basic School on July 8, 2024. Read more »
June 27
Gambia: Govt Rebuts Claims of Barrow Communicating With Ex-President Jammeh
The Gambian government has refuted claims that President Adama Barrow has communicated with former President Yahya Jammeh, who is currently in exile. Read more »
June 25
Senegal: 60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »
June 24
Gambia: Govt Owns Over 600 Buildings
Matar Ceesay, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, has informed that the government has over 600 buildings and facilities across the country. Read more »
Gambia: Police Investigate 'Mysterious Deaths' Allegedly Linked to 'Kush'
The Kotu Police are investigating the death of 26-year-old Aja Majula Hydara from Latrikunda German, following an incident at Dune Night Club in Palma Rima on Friday, June 21,… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Reports Cases of Diarrhoea With Blood
The Ministry of Health has said that it has noted a recent increase in cases of diarrhea with blood in the country. Read more »
Gambia: Rotary Club of Brusubi Inaugurates New Executive, Inducts New Members
The Rotary Club of Brusubi on Saturday 22 June 2024 inaugurated a new executive and inducted five new members into the club in a ceremony held at a local hotel in Kololi. Read more »
Gambia: New NAWEC MD Says Power Cuts Will End in 2 Years
Galo Saidy, the managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has expressed his vision for the institution, saying he wants it be one of the best… Read more »
June 12
Gambia: Justice Jaiteh Overrules Defence's Application On Ammunition Report
Justice E. Jaiteh of the High Court on Monday 10 June overruled Defence Counsel L.J. Darboe and Counsel O. Sillah's application to reject the ammunition report sought to be… Read more »
Gambia: Nyp Urges Govt to Improve Access to Quality Education, Healthcare Services
The National Youth Parliament (NYP) has called on government to improve access to quality education and healthcare services, particularly in rural areas and to empower young people… Read more »
June 04
Gambia: Moherst Deploys Nigerian Technical Aid Corps to Uset
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Monday deployed 11 volunteers of the Technical Aid Corps of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (NTACs)… Read more »