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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Gambia: UNFPA Launches GPI to Promote Gender Issues

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in The Gambia has launched the Gender Promotion Initiative (GPI) 2.0 Project to promote gender issues, particularly women empowerment. Read more »

Gambia: GWCC Celebrates 3rd Edition Business Forum

The Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce with its partners recently celebrated the 3rd edition of the Women in Business forum which witnessed the presentation of awards to… Read more »

Gambia: Business Tycoon Says Youth, Women Empowerment Remain a Priority

Business tycoon, Abubacarr Jawara, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GACH Global has reaffirmed his continuous commitment to supporting the government of The… Read more »

Gambia: WCR Women's 3rd Division League Update

Fortune FC and Queen Girls of Lamin FC on Saturday secured victories in Group A of the 2023 West Coast Regional (WCR) Women's Third Division League campaign. Read more »

Gambia: GRA, Nick to Roll Out Vital Single Window System in Gambia

The Gambia Revenue Authority and Nick TC Scan Gambia Limited are set to implement an optimal digital Single Window System in The Gambia to reduce impediments to and accelerate… Read more »

Gambia: Fisheries Ministry, FAO Hold Gender Desk Operationalisation Meeting

For a collaborative approach, the FAO in conjunction with the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters on Monday kicked off a capacity-building training… Read more »

Gambia: SK West Win National Women's Nawetan

Serrekunda West Women's Team were over the weekend crowned champions of the first-ever women's national 'nawetan' organised by Gam Women's Football Fans and Scorpions TV. 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: LG Election - Female Candidates Face Cyber Bullying, Others

Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator for the Republic of the Gambia has said that they have heard from prospective female candidates that they face cyber bullying and online… Read more »

Gambia: GADHOH Female Wing Asks Govt to Introduce Sign Language On GRTS

The female wing of GADHOH on behalf of the entire organisation has asked the Government to introduce sign language on The Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) and, if… Read more »

Gambia: Darboe Appeals for Nation's Support for Adoption of Protocol On Women in Trade

Veteran lawyer, Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe has called on the nation to support the adoption of the Protocol on Women in Trade to promote the participation of women in the African… Read more »

Gambia: Mothers Clubs, Others Sensitised On STEM

As part of efforts to promote gender equality, women empowerment and skills development, the Gender Education Unit under The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) with… Read more »

Gambia: Govt Urged to Reconsider Rejected Women Empowerment Bill

Hon. Fatoumata Njai of Banjul South, one of the few female Parliamentarians in The Gambia's National Assembly, has revealed that work has started to bring back her private member… Read more »

Gambia: NCCE Calls for Increased Political Participation and Leadership of Women

The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has called for an increased political participation and leadership of women in the country. Read more »

Gambia: Sambou Suso Conferred Women in Arts Award

The Network of Women in Arts has awarded Gambia's veteran Afro-manding star Sambou Suso Women in Arts Award at a colourful ceremony that was held at the Ebunja Theatre in Kanifing… Read more »

Gambia: IWD - NoGJWCA President Meets Women Horticultural Gardeners

As part of activities marking the International Women's Day (IWD), the president of the Network of Gender Journalists for Women and Cultural Advancement (NoGJWCA) The Gambia… Read more »