Gambia: BAC Vice Chairperson Admits Lack of Development in Council

Ismaila Jallow, the Vice Chairperson and Councillor for Suba Ward within the Brikama Area Council on Tuesday, testified before members of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry… Read more »

Gambia: The Country Is Still Waiting for the Publication of Supplement 'B' to the Gazette of 14th August 2024

It is important to have a clear perspective of where we are in the constitution building process and where we are heading to. A notice to introduce a government bill has been… Read more »

Mauritania: Migrant Boat Intercepted in Mauritania

A migrant boat that departed from Mandinaring in West Coast Region of The Gambia two weeks ago, has been intercepted by the Mauritania navy, says an activist. Read more »

Gambia: Bar Not Pleased With Exclusive Approach in Preparing the New Draft Constitution

The Gambia Bar Association has indicated in a press release that the approach of the executive in preparing the new Draft Constitution is not inclusive, transparent or… Read more »

Gambia: Government Re-Gazette Draft Constitution

A press release from the Ministry of Information indicates that the Government of The Gambia has considered and reviewed the Draft Constitution that was presented by the… Read more »

Gambia: Should FGM Campaigners Educate the Public or Agitate Against FGM?

The subject of FGM has been constructively addressed in The Gambia and what is needed now is to educate the public rather that agitate the public by claiming victory to a campaign.… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia-Senegal Strike Compromise to Foster Interstate Trade

The Gambia and Senegal have agreed to cooperate to resolve the border issue following their Tuesday meeting in Mansakonko, Lower River Region. Read more »

Tunisia: African Migrants, Refugees Face Terrible Conditions in Tunisia As Raids Continue

Dozens of sub-Saharan migrants and refugees are living in heartbreaking conditions in Tunisia, facing severe difficulties in accessing basic necessities as local police continue to… Read more »

Gambia: Alleged Illegal Sand Mining Unleashes Devastating Impact On Gunjur Beach

Information received by this medium reveals some serious devastating impacts of illegal sand mining during the night by individuals and its negative effects on rural roads around… Read more »

Gambia: Insight Into Non-Enforcement of Tobacco Control Act 2016

In December 2016, the Gambia government adopted an Act called the Tobacco Control Act which entered into force on December 17, 2018. Provisions on smoking in public places and… Read more »

Gambia: Jabang Residents Call for Urgent Intervention By Govt to Resolve Land Dispute With Sukuta Bojang - Kunda

The residents of Jabang in the West Coast Region (WCR) have called on the Gambia government to intervene in their long-standing land issues with the Bojang - Kunda Kabilo of… Read more »

Africa: The Dangers of Fragile Democracies

Fragile democracies like that of Ali Bongo of Gabon which are based on patronage and intimidation as well as coups d'état as we now have in Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Commission Team to Evaluate Humanitarian Relief for Disaster Victims

A team from ECOWAS is scheduled to embark on a field validation to monitor and evaluate humanitarian relief assistance to flood disaster victims in the Gambia. Read more »

Gambia: NCCE, UNDP Challenge Women to Contest Leadership Positions

The officials from the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had challenged Gambian women to thrive in… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia-Turkish Business Council Meets President Barrow to Discuss Investment, Trade Opportunities

Members of the Gambia-Turkish Business Council met President Adama Barrow last Friday, to discuss investment and trade opportunities between the two countries, and sought the… Read more »

Gambia: TVET Continental Strategy Aims to Address Growing Youth Unemployment

Mr. Ousman Sillah, the Secretary General of the sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET) and former Member of the National Assembly, said the… Read more »

Gambia: LLA Project Launched to Address Challenges Posed By Climate Change

The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS), on Friday, 9th August 2024, launched the Scaling up Locally-Led Adaptation and Transforming Humanitarian Responses to Climate Change to address… Read more »

Gambia: In the Face of So Many Land Disputes, What Is the Land Commission Doing?

The primary role of the land commission should have been to do a proper inventory of all state owned lands and map out the reserved lands and their purposes. It should then look at… Read more »

Gambia: GAF Detains Former Brigadier General Colley

The Gambia Armed Forces have confirmed that a former Brigadier General, who left the Gambia Armed Forces following the departure of Yahya Jammeh from the shores of this country,… Read more »

Gambia: Former Bac CEO Continues His Testimony

During Thursday's proceedings of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, Modou Jonga, the Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brikama Area Council continued to accept his… Read more »

Gambia: Eleven Senior Secondary Schools Benefit From Media, Information Literacy Training

The Open Media Centre (OMC), together with UNESCO, recently conducted a three-day media literacy training for eleven senior secondary school from all regions of the country. Read more »

Gambia: Why Is the Oil Cargo in the Gambia?

The National Assembly has started its inquiry. Rumours disappear when institutions function. It is alleged that the vessel was destined for Ghana. Ghana will explain whether that… Read more »

Gambia: Solutions Needed - Many Youths Are Back From Irregular Migration: What Next?

Minds are focused on the number of young people who are risking their lives in the search for greener pastures elsewhere. However, thousands of them are back and no one is… Read more »

Gambia: Trade Minister Says Efforts Afoot to Remove Barriers to Trade

Mr. Baboucarr Joof, the Gambia's Minister of Trade and Employment, has told the National Assembly that they are engaging the government of Senegal, to remove all barriers to trade… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia Explores Possible Launch of Starlink Services

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, Dr. Mamadou Tangara, held a virtual meeting with American businessman Elon Musk, and the owner of… Read more »