April 25, 2023
Gambia: NYP Engages Media, CSO On Wahjef Platform
The National Youth Parliament (NYP) with funding from International Republican Institute (IRI) engaged the media and Civil Society Organization (CSOs) on a daylong training on its… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal: Populism and the Rule of Law
Dakar -- After 104 "intellectuals" signed a petition inviting President Macky Sall to "come to his senses", a prominent Senegalese executive launched a "one million signatures"… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Pair With France in FIFA U-20 World Cup
The Gambia U-20 team have been paired with France, Korea Republic and Honduras in Group F of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be hosted in Argentina. Read more »
Gambia: Re-Elected Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Highlights Resilience of People
Havana, Apr 20 (Prensa Latina) Re-elected President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Wednesday that Cuba is a feeling, a force capable of facing the worst scenarios. Read more »
Senegal: Macky Sall Still Unclear About 2024 Presidential Bid
President Macky Sall in an interview on Saturday with RFM said he would announce whether he would contest or not the 2024 presidential elections when the time comes. Read more »
Gambia: Tangara Says China's Modernisation Addresses in Resolute Way
China's modernisation is one that addresses in a resolute way, the global deficits of development, peace, governance and trust, The Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mamadou… Read more »
Gambia: ITC Launches Gambia Business Coaching Framework
With support from the German Development Corporation (GIZ), the International Trade Centre (ITC) Wednesday launched The Gambia Business Coaching Framework developed by Mr. Suwaibou… Read more »
Gambia: Youth Internet Use - Risks and Opportunities
The Internet has become all pervasive in the lives of young people and study has established the risks and opportunities that it affords. Read more »
Gambia: Hawks Unveil New Kits for 2023/24 League Campaign
Defending champions of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League, Hawks FC on Thursday unveiled their new jerseys, training kits and logo for the 2023/2024 season. Read more »
Gambia: NCCE Urged to Step up Civic Education
The Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Coalition on Elections has recommended the need for intensive and continuous civic education by the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE)… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Receives 149,760 COVID-19 Vaccines From Italy
Banjul, 25 April 2023 - The Ministry of Health of The Gambia has received 149,760 doses of Pfizer vaccines from the Italian government, an important donation that could help… Read more »
Gambia: Dabanani Utd Clinch Gunjur League Trophy
Dabanani United FC on Saturday clinched the 2022-2023 Gunjur 'nawetan' League trophy following their 5-4 post match penalty shootouts victory over Power Dynamos Football Academy… Read more »
Gambia: TMT Tops GFF 2nd Division League
Newly promoted side TMT FC have moved back to the top of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League table standing with a game-in-hand after winning their week-18… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Gambia: Tribute - Batch Samba Jallow - the Passing Away of a Hero
Batch Samba Jallow, also known to many people as Master Jallow, passed away on April 12, 2023 at the Brikama Health Center, the 21st day of Ramadan. Batch Samba, in his… Read more »
Gambia: PDOIS Not Contesting With Any Political Party - Halifah
Halifah Sallah, the secretary general of the People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) says the party is not contesting with any political party in… Read more »
Gambia: GFD Expresses Dissatisfaction With IEC
The Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) has asked the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to immediately cease discrimination against Persons With Disabilities in accessing… Read more »
Gambia: Brufut to Play Sanyang in Coastal Village Tourney 3rd Place-Tie
Brufut will on Saturday 29th April 2023 clash with Sanyang in their third-place match of the 2023 Gach Global Mining Company Limited sponsored Kombo Coastal village football… Read more »
Gambia: U.S Extends Anti-Malaria Support to Gambia
To mark World Malaria Day, U.S. President Joseph Biden announced that the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) will form a partnership with The Gambia as part of the effort to… Read more »
Gambia: Reflections On Councillorship Election
The first phase of local democracy has been tested in 2023 councilors' election. The results speak a lot to power and to political reality in the country. The elections were held… Read more »
Gambia: Ex-Kombo South Chief Passes Away
Former chief of Kombo South, Alhagie Sheriff Ajeh Janneh, on Thursday 20th April 2023 passed after a brief illness. Janneh was laid to rest on Friday 21st April 2023 at the Gunjur… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Open FIFA U-20 World Cup Account Against Honduras
The Gambia U-20 team will open its 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup account against Honduras on 22nd May 2023 at the Mendoza Stadium. Read more »
Gambia: Ghancoy 6 Hands Over Renovated Mosque, Gives Food Items
The Ghanaian Contingent deployed with the ECOWAS Mission in the Gambia (ECOMIG) as part of its Civil Military Cooperation on Friday handed over the Masjidal Al Falaq Mosque (Barra… Read more »
Gambia: GRA to Host Grand Int'i Conference
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), under the visionary leadership of Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe, will host the biggest international conference of Directors General of… Read more »
Africa: Georgetown African Law Society Hosts Discussions On Africa's Women Rights
The Georgetown African Law Society (GALS) hosted its launch event at the Sarah and Bernard Gewirz Student Center where it discussed rights of women in Africa. Read more »
Gambia: Nominations for Mayoral, Chairmanship Begin Tomorrow
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) will be commencing the nomination of candidates for the forthcoming mayoral and chairmanship elections on Thursday. Read more »