September 27, 2022
Gambia: YWAG Signs MOU With Alliance Francaise Banjul
The Young Writers Association of The Gambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alliance Francaise Banjul to successfully organise the maiden Kunta Kinteh… Read more »
Africa: Long-Term Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic On Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Sub-Saharan Africa
Since late 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading globally. The pandemic has affected all aspects of global society and has caused specific challenges for both the… Read more »
Gambia: Brikama Sports Committee Presents Prizes to League Winners, Runners-Up
Brikama Sports Committee (BSC) over the weekend presented prizes to the 2021-2022 League winners and runners-up at a ceremony held at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium. Read more »
Gambia: 'Lack of Youth Seriousness in Politics Leads to Their Less Participation'
Prof. Sidat Yaffa, dean for the School of Agriculture at the University of The Gambia (UTG) has said that the lack of seriousness shownby young people in politics is the reason for… Read more »
Gambia: 'Knife Crime Criminals Must Be Caught, Punished'
Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has called on the ministry of Interior together with The Gambia Police Force to take… Read more »
Gambia/Burkina Faso: Gambia to Amuse Burkina Faso in Africa U-23 Qualifiers Today
The Gambia U-23 team will Tuesday 27 September 2022 entertain Burkina Faso in the second-leg fixture of the 2023 Africa U-23 qualifiers at the Stade de Marrakech Complex in Morocco… Read more »
Gambia: 'Tribalism Delays Development'
Karamo Njie, the United Democratic Party's (UDP) North Bank Region (NBR) public relations officer has said tribalism is serving as an impediment to Gambia's development strides. Read more »
Gambia/Senegal: Senegal's ASC Jaraaf Sign Wallidan's Edrissa Ceesay
Association Sportive et Culturelle (ASC) Jaraaf have signed Edrissa Ceesay, Gambian central defender from Wallidan FC on a 2-year loan deal. Read more »
Gambia: Kartong Says Mining Makes It Lose Rice Fields, Gardens
"Mining has made us lose rice fields and vegetable gardens which we depend on for our livelihood without any meaningful compensation from both the miners and government… Read more »
Gambia: U.S. Dept of Agriculture Awards U.S.$28.5 Million Gambia
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $28.5 million to The Gambia to assist the country's food security program. Read more »
Gambia: The Rural Child - the Youth Organisation That Is Trying to Revive Fading Storytelling
ome two decades and half ago, storytelling was a significant activity in Gambian communities. The stories are commonly fictitious but they can help children and youth to draw… Read more »
Gambia: Youth and Agriculture - Key Challenges and Concrete Solutions
Rural youth are the future of food security. Read more »
Gambia: Hon. Jammeh, Partners Donate to SESDO Nawetan Teams in Bundung Constituency
Hon. Sulayman Jammeh, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Bundung-Ka Kunda Constituency in partnership with Tijan Touray and Secretary General of the Serrekunda East Committee… Read more »
Gambia: Aminata Touré to Run for 2024 Senegal Presidency
Aminata Touré has officially announced her candidacy for the 2024 Senegalese presidential election. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Gambia: Stakeholders Dialogue With Potential OIC Road Projects Demolition Victims
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) - Gambia Secretariat in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure; National Roads Authority; and the… Read more »
Gambia: Nema Utd Knock Solidarity Untd Out of Tujereng Nawetan
Nema United has knocked Solidarity United out of the ongoing Tujereng 'nawetan' tournament following a 1-0 win during their knockout stage game played at Tujereng Football Field. Read more »
Morocco/Gambia: Africa U-20 Qualifiers - Gambia U-20 Team Land in Morocco Ahead of Burkina Clash
The Gambia U-23 team on Friday arrived in Morocco prior to their second-leg clash of the 2023 Africa U-20 Championship qualifiers against Burkina Faso. Read more »
Gambia: Provincial 2nd Tier Promotion Play-Off Matches to Begin Next Month
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) provincial Second Division League promotion play-off matches are set to begin next month, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk. Read more »
Gambia: Coach T-Boy Promise to Work On Tactics Despite Winning First Leg Away
The Gambia U-23 head coach, Abdou 'T-Boy' Jammeh has promised to work on his tactics despite winning their first leg of the Afcon U-23 qualifiers away against Burkina Faso in… Read more »
Gambia: Sabach Sanjal NAM Suggests Allowance Increment for Low Income Earners
Hon. Alagie B. Ceesay, the National Assembly Member (NAM) for Sabach Sanjal Constituency has suggested that allowances for civil servants be increased, citing that the 30% salary… Read more »
Gambia: Sign Language Interpreter Calls for Govt Support in Developing Dictionary for Deaf People
Lamin D. Sonko, an advocate for deaf people and a sign language interpreter has called on the government of The Gambia to support them in their journey to develop a dictionary for… Read more »
Gambia: OSPG Engages NAMs On Renewed Accountability Roadmap
Open Society Platform - The Gambia (OSPG) with technical support from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) on Saturday held a round table discussion and awareness creation on… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Feeder Roads, Human Rights, Others
Mr. President, the government should do everything possible in ensuring that major feeder roads across the country especially within the Greater Banjul Area (GBA) are rehabilitated… Read more »
Gambia: GID Concerns With Allegation of ID Card Issuance At Majum
The office of the Director General of Immigration have notice (sic) with concern, a speculation making rounds in the social media alleging that personnel of Gambia Immigration… Read more »
Gambia: Cambodia, Gambia Discuss Bilateral to Promote Trade
During the 77th United Nations General Assembly, Dr. Momodou Tangara, the minister of Foreign Affairs of The Gambia and deputy prime minister and minister of Foreign Affairs and… Read more »