Gambia: Could a Person Be Head of the Civil Service and Secretary to Cabinet At the Same Time?

Section 168 subsection (1) of the Constitution states: Read more »

Gambia: Gambia College Introduces 'Game Changing' Distance Learning

Universities and colleges worldwide have grappled with challenges in identifying how best to deploy technology to help their students succeed - especially non-traditional students,… Read more »

Gambia: UN Launches Hub to Catalyse Deeper Understanding of Peace-Building Impact

The United Nations Peace Building Support Office (PBSO) of the Department of Political and peace building Affairs (DPPA) has launched the Peace building Impact Hub to catalyse a… Read more »

Gambia: Journalists Trained On Conflict-Sensitive Reporting for Trrc White Paper

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Gambia: Power Cut Impedes Local Government Commission of Inquiry Hearing

The public hearings of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry have not taken place since last week Thursday because of the fluctuating power supply by the National Water and… Read more »

Gambia: Will There Be Registration of Voters Before Any Referendum?

The nation is asleep as the rights of tens of thousands are being violated by depriving them of voters' cards. Since 2021 no registration of voters has taken place. Read more »

Gambia: Earnings of Gambians and the Inflationary Challenges

The cost of living has been rising above the earning capacity of many pensioners and low and middle income earners. A bag of American rice now costs D2260. This alone would consume… Read more »

Gambia: Water Insecurity Potentially Affecting Health Outcomes in Rural Gambia

The Medical Research Council in the Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has issued a press release on the study of water insecurity that is affecting… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia-Mexico Resolution On Crimes Against Humanity Adopted At UN

In a landmark moment at the United Nations General Assembly's Sixth Committee, a joint draft resolution by The Gambia and Mexico, aimed at convening a United Nations Conference of… Read more »

Gambia: President Barrow Warns Police Against Extorting Money From Motorists, Drivers

Speaking at a joint meeting in Gambisara and Lamoi villages in the Kantora District of the Upper River Region (URR), President Adama Barrow warned traffic Police officers against… Read more »

Gambia: How KMC Handled Allegations of Bribery Involving Former Deputy Mayor Musa Bah

Musa Bah, a former deputy mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) during his appearance before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry last week, provided a detailed… Read more »

Gambia: Assessment of Government Projects and Impact or Electoral Campaign?

The President has informed the people so far that he is required by the Constitution to travel to all parts of the country to assess the impact of government policy on the lives of… Read more »

Gambia: Actionaid Graduates 50 Youth On Career Guidance, Counseling

ActionAid International-The Gambia has graduated 50 students enrolled in their sponsored program on career guidance and counseling. Read more »

Gambia: The President Should Explain

The Ministry of Information has issued a press release indicating that the President had relied on section 71 subsection (1) of the Constitution to appoint Mr Mod K. Ceesay as… Read more »

Gambia: President Barrow Calls for Crop Diversification Amid Low Groundnut Yield

On Thursday, November 21, President Adama Barrow visited a groundnut farm in Sinchu Baya, Sami District, to assess firsthand the reports of poor groundnut yields affecting farmers… Read more »

Gambia: '30 Percent Salary Increment Includes Only Low-Income Earners', Says Dr Ceesay

The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has disclosed that a planned 30% pay rise for civil servants will include only 'low-income… Read more »

Africa: Does the World Have Leaders Who Can Save the World?

Netanyahu was given a standing ovation at the US Congress. He proceeded to the United Nations and spoke to his delegation instead of communicating with world leaders. He was asked… Read more »

Gambia: Presidential Tour - Residents of Kerr Ardo Call for Health Facility & School Furniture

Residents of Kerr Ardo have called for the government of President Adama Barrow to build a health facility and provide them with school furniture to enhance education delivery in… Read more »

Mali: Pro-Mali Junta Call for the Resignation of Prime Minister Maïga

Increasingly frequent demonstrations are shaking Mali, with supporters of the transitional authorities from several regions, including Kayes, Timbuktu, Gao, and Kidal, demanding… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia, Ghana Sign MOU On Ecowas Roaming Implementation

The Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on ECOWAS… Read more »

Gambia: President Barrow Promises to Examine Poor Groundnut Produce to Help Farmers

President Adama Barrow has concluded his meetings at the North Bank Region where discussions in all meetings were dominated by farmers' cries of poor harvest of groundnut in this… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Ranked Among Highest in Total Imports From Ecowas Countries

Essa Wally, the president of the Association of Customs, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACCFA) has disclosed that the Gambia is ranked among the highest in total imports from… Read more »

Gambia: Judge Criticises Minister of Health for Failing to Appear in Aki Case

Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health has been criticised by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court for failing to appear in the Acute Kidney Infection (AKI)… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Should Be an Example

The heightened tension between the party in power and those in the opposition is not in the best interest of Senegal. There is evidence that Prime Minister Sonko's envoy has been… Read more »

Gambia: Former Acting KMC CEO Detained for Alleged Witness Interference

The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has ordered the detention of Jaja Cham, the former acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), at Mile 2… Read more »