August 15, 2022
Gambia: Fakebba Colley's Family Vow to Fight for Justice Over His Death in Police Custody
Family members of the late Fakebba Colley have told Foroyaa that they will fight to ensure justice is served on them. They say they are patiently waiting for the outcome of the… Read more »
Gambia: Over 5000 People Internally Displaced Due to Flash Floods
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) based on its investigation, reports that 5,406 have been Internally Displaced across the communities affected by the heavy downpours… Read more »
Gambia: 'Kerr Fatou' Journalist's Case Stalls
The unauthorised publication case presided over by Magistrate Peter Adoh Che at the Brikama Magistrates Court involving Fatou Touray of 'Kerr Fatou" and Fatoumatta Drammeh of… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Gambia: Chief Meteorologist Harps On Recent Flash Floods / Climate Change Impacts
Welcome to this week's edition of the Environment Column and in this edition, we will bring you excerpts of an interview that this Columnist had with Tijani Bojang, Chief… Read more »
Gambia: Judge Refuses Sainabou Mbaye & Co. Bail Application
Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, the sitting vacation judge of the High Court on Thursday 11th August 2022, refused to grant Sainabou Mbye, Cherno Mbye and Kibili Dambelly bail. Read more »
Gambia: SSHFC Apologise to Jabang Estate Residents Over Flood Disaster
Officers of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) have apologised to victims of the recent floods at Jabang Housing Estate. Read more »
Gambia: Banjul Flood Victims Call for More Support
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has started distributing food relief to the families of flood victims in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: NDMA Donates Food Commodities to 250 Women-Headed Households
As part of their mandate to assist disaster victims in the Gambia, the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 donated 750 food commodities to the… Read more »
Gambia: Health Promotion Director Says National Health Insurance Is for Everybody
The Director of Health Promotion and Education Modou Njai, said the National Health Insurance Scheme is for everybody. Read more »
Gambia: Hard Times Ahead
Life is very difficult for many Gambians. Unemployment is rampant, forcing many Gambians to venture into the perilous irregular journey to Europe in search of greener pastures. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Gambia: MP for Bundung Install Pumping Machines to Dislocate Flooded Waters
MP For Bundung Install Pumping Machines to Dislocate Flooded Waters Read more »
Gambia: Chief Justice Refuses Request Made By Bob Keita's Lawyers
The Chief Justice of the Gambia Hassan B. Jallow, has turned down the request made by lawyers representing Bubacar Keita alias Bob Keita, to proceed with the case during the… Read more »
Gambia: Bob Keita's Lawyers Decline State's Request to Attend DNA Sample Collection
Defense Counsel for Bubacar Keita alias Bob Keita has sent a letter to the Attorney General's Chambers in response to their August 9th letter, requesting their presence at the DNA… Read more »
Gambia: Are the Authorities Bracing Themselves for the Use of Force or Sensitisation On the Salagi Issue?
Some people are claiming ownership of land in Salagi while the Physical Planning Department maintains that the land is reserved land which has been given to NAWEC for a project. Read more »
Gambia: Physical Planning Threaten to Do Another Demolition Exercise in Salagi
The Department of Physical Planning has issued notices to vendors in Salagi threatening to carry out a demolition exercise on the 18th August 2022. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Gambia: Gambia, Cuba to Sign MOU in Area of Higher Education
Banjul, August 6th 2022:-The Gambia and Cuba will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Higher Education with the purpose of further strengthening the links of… Read more »
Gambia: Court Set to Rule On Bail Application of Bob Keita's Ex-Wife
Vacation judge Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, will on Thursday 11th August 2022, rule on the bail application filed by Sainabou Mbye, the former wife of Bob Keita. Sainabou and two… Read more »
Gambia: PS Gibba Says Fisheries Sector Contributes 12.1 Percent to Gambia's GDP
Omar Gibba, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Fisheries, said the fisheries sector contributes about 12.1% to the Gambia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and that estimates show… Read more »
Gambia: Widow Vows to Sue After Death of Her Husband in Police Custody
Yassin Badjie, widow of late Fakebba Colley who died in police told Foroyaa at her residence in Bundung that she would sue the police following the death of her husband in police… Read more »
Gambia: Recent Heavy Downpours Affects Households in URR
Recent heavy downpours which caused flash floods on Wednesday 3rd August 2022, has affected numerous household in Upper River Region Read more »
Gambia: Residents of Tabokoto Urge NAWEC to Restore Their Taps
Residents of Tabokoto / Piccadilly junction on Thursday August 4th 2022, renewed their calls for the nation's utility company NAWEC, to restore their taps to solve the water… Read more »
August 06, 2022
Gambia: Vaccinated Gambians Challenge Compatriots to Take COVID-19 Jab
Some Gambians who have taken their COVID-19 vaccine have challenged their Gambian compatriots to take the COVID-19 jab. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Gambia: Nafa Program Likely to Be Extended in Urban Gambia
Dr Amat Bah, Executive Director of the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), who doubles as the Project Coordinator of the Social Safety Net project (SSNP) had disclosed that there are… Read more »
Gambia: GRA Still Struggles to Collect D13.5 Billion
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Gambia: Transport Union President Raises Concern Over Devastating Traffic Jams
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