West Africa: Sierra Leone Nationals Union Condemns Murder of Briton in Gambia

The Union of Sierra Leoneans in The Gambia (SlENU) received with shock and utter disbelief the news of the gruesome murder of a British national allegedly by one Augustine Bangura,… Read more »

Gambia: Casai Arms Schools With Cybersecurity Essentials

The Centre for the Advancement of Science and Innovation (CASAI) is currently touring schools across the Greater Banjul Area, arming and equipping students, teachers and… Read more »

Gambia: GPU Leadership Embarks On Learning Visit to Kenya

The leadership of the Gambia Press Union (GPU) is in Nairobi this week on a learning visit to the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) and affiliates and allied media organisations. Read more »

Gambia: Sonko Asks for D71m Compensation

The embattled ex-Gambian Minister for Interior standing trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity and other human rights violations against various Gambian people, is asking… Read more »

Gambia: Court Suspends Sentence of Breastfeeding Woman Over Stolen D6m

Magistrate Colley of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 4 March 2024 suspended the sentence of one H. Jammeh, a breastfeeding mother who pleaded guilty for stealing over… Read more »

Gambia: GFA Urges Govt to Declare 'State of Concern' Over Ferry Services

Gambia For All party (GFA) is calling for "urgent action" amid poor ferry service in recent times at the Banjul-Barra Crossing Points. Read more »

Gambia: Govt Consolidated GLF Revenue Hits Over 21Billion in 2023

The Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, yesterday gave an explanation on how Gambia Government Consolidated Fund (GLF) had been managed and executed during… Read more »

Gambia: 'Nobody Is Safe in This Country'

Mamma Kandeh, the party leader of Gambia Democratic Congress, has raised a concern at a press conference at Boaba Hotel on Saturday that The Gambia is not a safe country anymore as… Read more »

Gambia: NHRC Raises Alarm Over Repeal of FGM Law

The National Human Rights Commission is gravely concerned about a public notice from the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly, published in various newspapers on 6th… Read more »

Gambia: Gambia, Cuba Poised to Consolidate Historical Ties

Cuba and The Gambia have reiterated willingness to consolidate the historical ties and cooperation that unite the two friendly countries. Read more »

Gambia: Focus On Renewable Energy

The Gambia like most sub-Saharan African countries enjoy abundant sunshine throughout the whole year. This means that they are at a better chance to exploit the endless… Read more »

Gambia: Saving Marine Biodiversity!

For centuries, humanity has seen the sea as an infinite source of food, a boundless sink for pollutants, and a tireless sustainer of coastal habitats. Read more »

Gambia: Janjanbureh Celebrates 7th Kankurang Festival in Grand Style

The 7th Edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival which was celebrated from the 26th to 28th of January 2024 has been described as one of its kind in the historic Island of… Read more »

Africa: Let's Encourage Free Trade, Movement in Africa!

Transport and logistics infrastructure are an integral component in the implementation of the AfCFTA ideals. Read more »

Gambia: Multiple Rape Survivor Among 3 to Testify Against Ex-Minister Sonko

A Gambian survivor of multiple rapes is among three witnesses who will this week take a stable against former Interior Minister, Ousman Sonko in Switzerland. She is the widow of a… Read more »

Gambia: Gambian Ex-Minister Sonko Goes to Court Today

The opening of a Swiss trial on January 8, 2024, for serious crimes committed in The Gambia represents a significant advance for justice for the victims of grave abuses, Gambian… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal - Constitutional Council Rejects Sonko's Nomination

In Senegal, the Constitutional Council which is studying the files of the candidates for the presidential election of February 25, 2024 has rejected that of Ousmane Sonko on the… Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Justice Delivery, Afcon

Mr President, the judiciary plays a fundamental role in society for upholding social order. Under your administration, it must be said, the people of The Gambia have been enjoying… Read more »

Gambia: Niani Chief Renews Call Against Bush Fires

Pierre Bah, chief of Niani District in Central River Region has warned that there will not be any compromise for a person who is caught to have caused bush fire in his district. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone - Central Bank Grapples With Ill Economy

The Bank of Sierra Leone is in a life-and-death battle to rescue the ailing economy of the country under the current administration. Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Merry Christmas, Hints On New Constitution

Mr President, we would like to wish you, your family, the government and the people of The Gambia Merry Christmas in advance. Read more »

Gambia: The Demolition Exercise

I felt vindicated that as far back as in 2020, I tried to alert the authorities through the media on the DECONGESTION OF BANJUL and THE KMC. Read more »

Gambia: State Says Judge Errs in Law in Coup Trial

The State on 20 November 2023 filed a notice of appeal on the decision of Justice Mahony of the High Court and stated that he erred in law during delivering his judgement in the… Read more »

Gambia: 'Gambia Among Top 8 Countries With Fatality Road Accidents'

The Gambia is positioned 8th in the world ranking of fatality in road crashes, according to the Commissioner for Mobile Traffic Unit Lamin King Colley. Read more »

Gambia: UNICEF Country Rep Presents Credentials to Tangara

Ms Nafisa Binte Shafique, the new UNICEF The Gambia Representative Monday, December 04, 2023, presented her credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International… Read more »