Gambia: Fisheries Ministry Cracks Down On Illegal Fishing Nets

The Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources has intensified a nationwide campaign against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, arresting sellers and seizing banned nets… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Validates Migration Report, Vows to Tackle Root Causes Ahead of New York Forum

The Gambia on Wednesday validated its second national report on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, with government officials, civil society and the UN… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Intensifies Fight Against Cervical Cancer As Nation Marks Africa Vaccination Week

The Gambia on Friday joined countries across the continent in commemorating Africa Vaccination Week with renewed calls for stronger immunisation efforts and increased public… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Makes Progress in World Press Freedom Index

Gambia is ranked 46 in the World Press Freedom Index released this 30 April 2026 by RSF. In comparison to 2025, the country has gained 12 places with 3.94 points, from last year's… Read more »

Gambia: A Child Cannot Consent to Sexual Activity ... Childfund Country Director

Reports of sexual violence against children in The Gambia are increasing. They appear in police files, in media headlines, and in everyday conversations. But these are only the… Read more »

Gambia: GRCS Presents D11m Worth of Medications to Fight Malaria

As part of activities marking World Malaria Day 2026, The Gambia Red Cross Society has presented medical items worth D11M to support malaria intervention in The Gambia. Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Youth Push for Improved Working Conditions and Tackling High Unemployment

Gambian youth are actively calling for improved working conditions and tackling of high unemployment and exploitation by pushing for better wages, safety and formal job… Read more »

Gambia: 38 Doctors, 30 Years, and a War Nobody Is Talking About While the Caribbean Folds, the Gambia Holds

There's a story playing out right now across the Caribbean that should have every African health minister losing sleep -- and almost nobody on this continent is paying attention. Read more »

Gambia: Gamtub Admits Justice for All Union, Demands Urgent Transport Sector Reforms

The Gambia Trade Union Bureau (GAMTUB) has unanimously approved the affiliation of the Justice for All Union, marking a significant expansion of its influence and a stronger push… Read more »

Gambia: Sjag Appoints Abdoulie Cham As Sports Content Creators Commission Chair

President of the Sports Journalists' Association of The Gambia (SJAG) under the leadership Omar Jarju has appointed Abdoulie Cham as the chairman of the association's newly… Read more »

Gambia: Gff Hands Over Vehicle to FIFA Talent Development Coach Spencer

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) yesterday officially handed over a utility vehicle to the FIFA Talent Development Coach, Michael Spencer, who has been appointed to lead the… Read more »

Gambia: Scaling Tech Adoption for Soil Health!

Sustainable food systems need healthy soils, yet little is done to scale up innovations and technologies to improve the condition and reverse the degradation of our soils.… Read more »

Gambia: Soilprofit Groundnut Project Validated to Boost Productivity in Gambia

In its efforts to ensure sustainable soil management for food and Ecosystem security, the Soil Solution, a registered NGO in The Gambia recently staged a national validation forum… Read more »

Gambia: Roots Project Assesses Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture in West Coast

The Global Environment Facility under the ROOTS Project recently concluded a five-day monitoring assessment tour of project sites within the West Coast Region. Read more »

Gambia: Trade Ministry, ITC to Empower585 Entrepreneurs in Gambia's Tourism and Creative Industries

In an effort to boost Gambia's tourism and creative sectors, 585 entrepreneurs have been selected to take part in the 'Andandorr' Programme rolled out by the International Trade… Read more »

West Africa: Garnbia's High Cornrnissioner to Nepal Presents Letters of Credence

His Excellency Mr. Mustapha Jawara, High Commissioner of the Republic of The Gambia, on 20th April 2026 presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Ram Chandra Paudel,… Read more »

Gambia: ITC, Moherst Deliver Over D2m Equipment to Boost Skills in Foni

The International Trade Centre (ITC), through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), has handed over training equipment worth over D2 million… Read more »

Gambia: IEC Urged to Safeguard Freedoms While Regulating Elections

MC Cham Junior, nominated councillor at Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), has called on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to draw a clear line between regulating elections… Read more »

Gambia: Pura Holds Cyber Security Training to Counter Rising Threats

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Monday launched its first gmCSIRT Cyber Security training for operators of critical national infrastructure, amid fast-evolving… Read more »

West Africa: Gambia's National Centre to Combat Misinformation Launched

The Gambia has unveiled a dedicated, technology-driven center to fight misinformation and disinformation, as Vice President Mohamed B.S. Jallow officially launched the National… Read more »

West Africa: Unified Justice, Distinct Paths - Ecowas Court Strengthens Ties With Gambian Judiciary

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice on Friday wrapped up a week-long sensitisation mission in The Gambia with judges, lawyers, and law students. Read more »

Gambia: UMC Defies IEC Warning, Vows to Register 'No Matter What'

The Unite Movement for Change (UMC) has pushed back firmly against warnings from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), declaring it will go ahead with plans to register as a… Read more »

Gambia: Gender Gaps Deepen Climate Crisis As New Report Calls for Urgent Action in Gambia

A comprehensive study conducted under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project has found that climate and disaster risks in The Gambia are not gender-neutral, with women… Read more »

Gambia: Modou Lamin Sowe Launches Landmark Novel 'They Are Born'

Modou Lamin "Age-Almusaf" Sowe, one of the leading contemporary Gambian writers and scholars, has unveiled his latest novel, 'They Are Born'. The launch took place on the sidelines… Read more »

West Africa: Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara Killed During Coordinated Attacks

Mali's Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. has been killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, sources told Al Jazeera. Read more »