Gambia: Fishermen Urge Govt to Ban Illegal Fishing

Fishermen in Barra and Banjul have called on the government of The Gambia to ban illegal fishing to ensure the River Gambia has enough mature fish for the population for economic… Read more »

Gambia: Ncac Formalises Partnership With Kunta Kinteh Foundation

The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) over the weekend sealed a partnership deal with Kunta Kinteh Foundation with the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Read more »

Gambia: Chief Justice Underscores Importance of ADR in Preserving Relationships

The Chief Justice of The Gambia has underscored the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution in settling cases, saying the appropriate use of ADR processes saves time, is cost… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Expresses Condolences Over Death of Iranian President

Gambian President Adama Barrow, who doubles as Chairman of Organisation Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has expressed sadness on the death of the Iranian President. Read more »

Gambia: VP Launches 2024 Gambia Population and Housing Census

The vice president of The Gambia, Muhammed B.S. Jallow on Friday presided over the launch of the Gambia 2024 Population and Housing Census at a ceremony held at Sir Dawda Kairaba… Read more »

Gambia: Sonko's Lawyer Appeals Against Conviction

Phillipe Currat, the defence lawyer for Ousman Sonko in Switzerland has filed an appeal against the conviction of the criminal division of the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona,… Read more »

Gambia: PPP Celebrates 100th Birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara

The People's Progressive Party (PPP) on Thursday 16 May celebrated 100th birthday of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara to reflect on the achievements of the former president of The Gambia… Read more »

Gambia: Ex-Gambian Interior Minister Sonko to Know His Fate Today

The Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland, sitting in the Ticino region of Bellinzona, will today pass the verdict on the seven years' case of former Gambian Interior Minister… Read more »

West Africa: Minister Jobe Presides Over West Africa Ecotourism Network Annual Summit

The West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN) on Tuesday ended its two-day Annual Summit in Banjul. Read more »

Senegal: Senegalese President Raises Eyebrows Over Politicians' Involvement in Land Issues

During his recent visit to Mbour 4, a week ago, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his annoyance at discovering that certain politicians were associated with a vast expanse… Read more »

Gambia: GPA Announces Plans to Build Second Lander Bridge

The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) has revealed plans to build a second landing bridge for operational safety of ferries. Read more »

Gambia: Govt Spent Over D400 Million On OIC in 2023 Alone - CEO

The Gambia government had budgeted over D400 million for the OIC-Gambia Secretariat to organise the summit, according to Chief Executive Officer Yankuba Dibba. Read more »

Gambia: Alliance of Victim-Led Organisation Launched

Alliance of Victim-Led Organisation (AVLO) was on Thursday launched. The organisation is dedicated to championing and representing the interest of victims of human rights… Read more »

Gambia: Speaker Jatta Calls for an End to Israel-Gaza War

The Honourable Speaker of The Gambia, Fabakary Tombong Jatta has called on parliamentarians to use their status and influence to advocate for an immediate end to the ongoing Israel… Read more »

Gambia: Nigcoy 8 Organises Free Medical Outreach, Donates Food Items to Mile II

The Nigerian Contingent of ECOWAS (ECOMIG) in The Gambia has provided a free medical outreach program for the inmates at Mile II Central Prison and also donated food items to them… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Hosts 3rd Edition of Pan-African AUF Confab

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, (MoHERST), has hosted the Third Edition of the Pan-African Conference of Agence Universitaire de la… Read more »

Gambia: Excitement Sweeps As Gambia Hosts Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit

Excitement is sweeping across the country as The Gambia prepares to host the 15th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Summit slated for Saturday 4 May 2024. Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Commends AUF Initiative

Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie -AUF West-Africa Regional Director Professor Oiudad Tebba visited President Barrow to brief him on the AUF Conference on scientific… Read more »

Gambia: Health Ministry, Partners Celebrate World Malaria Day

The Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Control Program(NMCP) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Thursday joined commemorations marking World Malaria Day with the… Read more »

Gambia: Revenue Collector Blames Finance Director

Revenue collector Alieu Sonko has blamed the finance director for hefty unaccounted for funds. Sonko alleged that the finance director took the monies and failed to deposit them… Read more »

Gambia: The Malaria Burden!

Malaria is one of the most severe health problems worldwide. Despite being the leading cause of death in many developing countries, studies revealed that nearly half the world's… Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Senegal-Gambia Relations, OIC Summit

Mr President, it is gratifying to see the newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye make its first visit to The Gambia, to discuss pertinent issues including… Read more »

Gambia: Prominent Youth Leader Marr Nyang, Others Arrested

Prominent youth leader Marr Nyang, who doubles as the Executive Director of Gambia Participate and Omar Cham, the Speaker of the National Youth Parliament (NYP) among other young… Read more »

Gambia: Newspaper Publishers Meet President Barrow

As part of its outreach programme to meet key stakeholders, the Newspaper Publishers Association (NEPA) on Friday held a meeting with President Adama Barrow at State House. The… Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Vows to Repeal Draconian Media Laws - Pap Saine

Veteran Gambian journalist and co-founder of The Point newspaper, Pap Saine, who doubles as the chairperson of the Newspaper Publishers Association (NEPA) has revealed that the… Read more »