March 27
Gambia: Bar Association 'Stands Firm' Against Repeal of Anti-FGM Law
The Gambia Bar Association reiterates its resolve to the commitment and advancement of rights of women and girls, while promoting the rule of law and human rights. In a dispatch… Read more »
March 21
Gambia: Govt Spokesperson Upbeat About More Cabinet Positions for Women
Speaking to QRadio in an interview, Ebrima G. Sankareh, The Gambia government's spokesperson, expressed high optimism that it's possible women could secure half of the ministerial… Read more »
March 07
Gambia: NBR Women Gardeners Lament Constraint
Women gardeners in the North Bank Region have lamented some of the constraints affecting their crop production in the area. Read more »
Gambia: Court Suspends Sentence of Breastfeeding Woman Over Stolen D6m
Magistrate Colley of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 4 March 2024 suspended the sentence of one H. Jammeh, a breastfeeding mother who pleaded guilty for stealing over… Read more »
February 29
Gambia: NHRC Raises Alarm Over Repeal of FGM Law
The National Human Rights Commission is gravely concerned about a public notice from the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly, published in various newspapers on 6th… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Gambia: African First Ladies to Raise Awareness On Infertility, Stigma
Eleven African First Ladies including the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow recently gathered in India to discuss issues relating to the health of… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Female Scientists in Africa Are Changing Face of the Continent!
Female scientists in Africa are entrepreneurial and resourceful. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Gambia: NCCE Trains Women Councilors On Gender Responsive Budgeting
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) with support from UNFPA under its Human Security Project recently concluded trainings for Women Councilors, Local Government… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Gambia: Govt, FAO Empower Rural Women, Youths With Horticulture Project
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, H.E. Dr Mamadou Tangara yesterday signed the first component of the US$1.9 million grant Garden… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Gambia: Development of Gambian Football Is My Priority - Says GFF Assistant Women's Football Coordinator
Assistant women's football coordinator at The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Veronic Aisha Malack has stated that development of Gambian football is her number one priority. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Gambia: 'Single Mothers Face Challenges and Stigma'
Amie Njie, Quality Assurance Manager at the Bundung Maternal and Child, in an interview with The Point, states that many single mothers face the inability to meet the cost of… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Gambia: Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation Supports Woman With Wheelchair
The Hagie Gai Drammeh Foundation for The Physically Challenged through its founder Hagie Drammeh last week donated a wheelchair to Aja Musu Kebba Memba, a native of Lamin village… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Gambia: Brikama Utd Win Women's League Two Trophy
Brikama United have won the 2022/23 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's League Division League Two trophy after their 1-1 draw against Trust Academy at the Box Bar Mini… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Gambia: 'I'm Happy to See Women's Football Season Completed Successfully'
The Senior National Women's team coordinator at The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Sainey Sissohore-Mboge, has expressed delight over the women football league season's… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Becomes 1st Gambian Female Swimmer to Compete in World Aquatic Championship
Aminata Nia-Maria Barrow, who is fondly called Amie Barrow has become the first Gambian female swimmer to ever compete in the World Aquatics Swimming Championship currently ongoing… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Gambia: Red Scorpions Crowned Champions of Women League One
Red Scorpions FC have been coroneted champions of the 2022/23 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women League Division One at a colorful coronation ceremony held at the Banjul Mini… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Gambia: WAVE Engages Women Victims of Torture
The Women's Association for Victims' Empowerment (WAVE) recently engaged women victims of torture for them to dialogue and to promote their participation in the country's… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Gambia: GNOC Kicks Off Administrative Course for Female Coaches
The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) yesterday, Monday, began a 5-day administration course for 20 female coaches drawn from National Sports Associations who have never… Read more »
Gambia: Red Scorpions Win 11th Women League One Title
Red Scorpions on Sunday won the 2022/23 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women League One title after defeating Jeshwang United 11-0 during their week-16 match played at the Live… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Gambia: WFD Trains Women Councilors On Inclusive Politics, Gender Development
Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) on Wednesday 5th July 2023 convened a two-day training on inclusive politic and women empowerment initiatives for Persons With… Read more »
Gambia: WoJAG Commits to Support Female Journalists, Improve Gender Equality
The president of Women Journalist Association of The Gambia has spoken highly of the association policies and programmes, saying the association seeks to support women journalists… Read more »
Senegal: Abie Colley Guides AS Bambey to Senegalese Women Division Two League Title
Abuko United midfield maestro Abie Colley has guided AS Bambey to the Senegalese Women Division Two League. Read more »
Gambia: BCC Mayor Urges Women to Harness Political Opportunities
The mayor of Banjul City Council (BCC), Rohey Malick Lowe, on Wednesday 5 July 2023 pointed out that there is no reason why women should not seize the opportunity and the… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Gambia: Academic Strive of Young Gambian Women Against All Odds
The Gambia, a small West African country, faces several challenges in the education sector, including limited access to quality education for girls. Despite these challenges, many… Read more »
June 06, 2023
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 »