September 07, 2022
Gambia: Barrow Receives Special Envoy to Muslim World League SG
State House, Banjul, 6 Sept. 2022 - President Adama Barrow Tuesday, September 6, 2022, received at the Statehouse the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General of the Muslim World… Read more »
Gambia: NYP Speaker Defends Selection of Committee Members
The Speaker of the National Youth Parliament (NYP) has defended the selection process of members of the National Youth Parliament amid rising concerns of the selection procedure on… Read more »
Africa: Climate Change and the Global South - the Case of Africa!
The unprecedented impact of climate change is already being felt across the world and is disproportionately burdening developing countries of the Global South. Read more »
Gambia: Chinese Embassy Hosts 'Talk to Taikonauts' for Gambian Students
The Chinese Embassy in Banjul yesterday - Tuesday - hosted a "Talk to Taikonauts" activity for Gambian students at the Embassy's premises in Bililo. Read more »
Gambia: Govt Urged to Address Harm Caused By Gambling
Despite the fact that sport betting is considered legal in The Gambia, it is also important to note that it has already begun to raise menace in the society as a good number of the… Read more »
Gambia: Drug Dealer Caught up By Long Arm of the Law
Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on the 1st September, 2022, convicted and sentenced one Modou Sarr to a fine of D150,000 in default to serve two… Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Acquires TVET Communication Campaign Tool for Promotion of Tvet in Gambia
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology has received the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Communications Campaign Tool, which it… Read more »
Gambia: GBA Engages Stakeholders On Dangers of Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) over the weekend concluded a two-day training for security personnel and members of the banks and micro- finance institutions on Anti-Money… Read more »
September 06, 2022
West Africa: ECOWAS Open Maiden Inter Contingent Football Tournament
The ECOWAS military intervention in The Gambia recently kicked off a football tournament for its contingents at the Fajara Barracks. Read more »
Gambia: Wallidan Seeks GFF Support in Negotiating With CAF for Place in the CAF Confederations Cup
Local Football Club, Wallidan FC has requested The Gambia Football Federation's (GFF) support in negotiating with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for a place in the CAF… Read more »
Gambia: Asselem FC Clasp Debut Win in Gunjur Nawetan
Asselem FC on Sunday clasped their first victory in the on-going Gunjur 'nawetan' following their 1-0 victory over Gam Rock FC played at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary… Read more »
Senegal/Gambia: Gambia U-20 Team to Host Senegal in Wafu Zone a U-20 Tourney Today
The Gambia U-20 team will today, Tuesday 6th September 2022 host Senegal in their fourth and final Group B match of the 2022 WAFU Zone A U-20 football tournament at the Stade… Read more »
Gambia: Coach Jatta Expresses Happiness in Guiding Nema Youth to Sukuta Super Cup Triumph
Amadou Jatta, head coach of Nema Youths FC has expressed happiness for winning the Sukuta Nawetan curtain raiser for his team. He also thanked people of Nema Youths for their trust… Read more »
Gambia: A Worrisome Silence From the IEC
While most people no doubt welcome the recent press release from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) requiring all registered political parties to hold their biennial… Read more »
Gambia: Tribute to Retired Captain Ebrima Baba Cambi
This week, we laid to rest one of our own. A true patriot, a brave, brilliant and tactical soldier. An intellectual per excellence, a great leader and a phenomenal person. Above… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Gambia: GFF Releases 2022-2023 Football Roster
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has released 2022-2023 football calendar after the completion of the country's League competitions. Read more »
Africa: Human Rights Watch - 'AU States Have Duty to Protect Girls From Exclusion in Education'
Human Rights Watch, International human rights organisation has stated that African Union states have a duty to protect girls from exclusion in education. Read more »
Gambia: Coach Ebou Jarra Says Football Does Not Bring Anything At Gamtel
Ebou Jarra, head coach of Gamtel Football Club has said that football does not bring anything to Gamtel. Read more »
Gambia: 'Winning SESDO Super Cup Final Is a Great Achievement for DBO FC'
Ebrima Sohna, assistant coach for Dresden Banjul Organisation (DBO) FC has said that winning the Serrekunda East Super Cup final is a great achievement for him, his team and entire… Read more »
Gambia: GCCI Re-Elects Edrissa Mass Jobe As President
Edrissa Mass Jobe has been re-elected President of The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to manage the affairs of the Chamber for the next three years. Read more »
Gambia: Minister Sillah Extends Olive Branch to Mayoress Lowe
Ebrima Sillah, the minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure has said that his Ministry is ready to work hand in hand with Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayoress of Banjul for the… Read more »
Gambia: Boy Arrested for Reportedly Stabbing Student to Death
Police in the Upper River Region (URR) have arrested a 14 year-old-boy (carpenter in training) in one of the villages of URR for reportedly stabbing another 14 year-old-boy to… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Fuel Crisis, CBG And Airport Levy
Mr. President, the government and oil marketing companies should be applauded for reaching a solution which will pave the way for the populace. Read more »
Gambia: Sulayman Mboge Vows to Live up to Expectation or Honorably Resign
Sulayman Mboge, Finance and Operation Manager at Radville Farms who has been newly elected to represent Agriculture, and Agro Industry Manufacturer and Export at The Gambia Chamber… Read more »
Gambia: Students Participate in CHE ToT Workshop
As the summer holiday continues, a large number of students participated in the just concluded two-day Comprehensive Health and Sexuality Education (CHE) training workshop… Read more »