June 06, 2023
Gambia: Minister Bah to Engage Cabinet, NA to Get Funds for NEF
The minister for Tourism and Culture has vowed to ensure Gambian artistes are supported for economic upliftment and production of works that would reflect Gambian values and norms. Read more »
Gambia: LGSC Chair Declares Increment of Councillors' Allowances Illegal
The chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission has said that the unilateral increment of the allowances of councillors without the approval of the Minister of Local… Read more »
Senegal: 500 Protesters Arrested in Senegal
Police Commissioner Ibrahim Diop of Senegal has given a breakdown of the three days protest in which 500 people were arrested including teenagers, foreigners with sophisticated… Read more »
Senegal: Karim Wade Calls for Restraint
Karim Meïssa Wade, a Senegalese politician who served in the government of Senegal as minister of State for International Cooperation, Regional Development, Air Transport, and… Read more »
Gambia: DHL Express Launches Fish Commerce to Europe, U.S.
DHL Express, one of the leading cost effective, easy and reliable transportation services worldwide, has launched a new service dubbed- fish commerce (dry fish shipment) to Europe… Read more »
South Sudan/Gambia: Gambia Releases Squad Ahead of South Sudan AFCON Qualifier Game
The head coach of the Gambia Senior National Team, Tom Saintfiet, yesterday released his 23-man squad ahead of the return fixture for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to… Read more »
Gambia: Effects of Social Media On Youth
How do social media affect youth? Like any form of technology, social media has both an upside and a downside. Read more »
West Africa: On Soaring Hunger Spreading Across West Africa!
Hunger is soaring and spreading across West Africa, with some 48 million people, a 10-year-high, facing food insecurity in the conflict-riddled region, the United Nations warned… Read more »
Gambia: Navigating Parenthood - Struggles of Single Mothers in Gambia
Single motherhood is a journey that millions of women around the world embark on daily. In The Gambia, however, the challenges faced by single mothers are compounded by cultural… Read more »
Gambia: Falcons Return to Winning Ways in Gambian Premier League
Falcons FC returned to winning ways during their week-26 fixture of the Gambia Premier League after suffering recent setbacks. Read more »
Gambia: Vegetable Vendors Bemoan Transport, Duty Charges Challenges
Vegetable vendors at the busy Serrekunda market have lamented some of the difficulties hindering the smooth conduct of their businesses. Read more »
Gambia: GID Collects D64 Million Revenue in 3 Months
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) for the first time in its history collected a whopping sum of D64,000,000 revenue in just three months. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Gambia: Govt Urges Senegal to Let Peace Reign
The Gambia Government notes with utmost concern, recent developments in the sister Republic of Senegal, home of "Terranga", renowned for its peacefulness and peacemaking. Read more »
Gambia: Tribute - Mofa Paid Tribute to Ambassador Alieu K. Jammeh
It is with immense sorrow and deep sense of sadness that the Honourable Minister, Permanent Secretaries and the entire staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International… Read more »
Senegal: U.S. Says Its Disturbed By Violence in Senegal
Right now, the eyes of the world are on Senegal, which is going through dark hours. The United States of America, has just officially spoken out on the situation in the country,… Read more »
Gambia: Global Parliament of Mayors Congratulates Lowe
The Global Mayors of Parliament Tuesday congratulated Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe for her success in her re-election bid. Read more »
Gambia: TMT Suffer 4th Loss in GFF 2nd Tier
TMT FC suffered their fourth loss for the season during their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League rescheduled fixtures played on Saturday. Read more »
Gambia: NPP Condemns Attack On 2 Journalists
The National People's Party (NPP) learned with dismay, the allegations of assault on two journalists who were covering the swearing-in ceremony of elected local officials at the… Read more »
Gambia: Tujereng UTD Daze Misira UTD On Spot-Kicks to Reach WCR 3rd Tier Final
Tujereng United on Saturday stunned Misira United 4-3 on post-match penalty shootouts after regular time ended goalless in their semi-final match played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini… Read more »
Gambia: Payment of Pension Gratuity Now Centralised At PMO
The minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery, has announced that the payment of pension gratuity is now centralized at the Personnel… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Ambassador Addresses South African Institute of Information Management Annual Convention
Her Excellency Ambassador Dr Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay was invited as special guest to the 2023 Institute of Information Management, South Africa Annual Convention, Induction &… Read more »
Gambia: NCAC Trains Banjul Historic Built Heritage Data Collectors
Data Collectors for Inventorying Banjul's Historic Buildings, Sites and Values for Informed Policy Drive towards Urban Heritage conservation on Friday concluded a training on… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Interior Minister Accuses 'Occult Forces' On Water Treatment Plant Attack
The minister of the Interior, Antoine Diome, declared that "occult forces have infiltrated the demonstrations," saying "the state will crack down," on them. Read more »
Senegal: Good Morning Mr President - Peace Mediation in Senegal Political Crisis
Mr President, the political situation in Senegal is worrisome and needs urgent action. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Condemns Violence in Senegal
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Read more »