July 13, 2023
Gambia: RDA Supports Moh With Medical Drone Services
ARDA, a US-based Gambian registered foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Research Council, The Gambia recently introduced the first-ever medical… Read more »
Africa: AU Commission Urged to Condemn Tunisia's Abuse of Migrants
The Human Rights Watch has urged the African Union Commission to condemn the abusive expulsions of migrants by Tunisia in North Africa, as well as press Tunisia to provide… Read more »
Gambia: Sports Ministry Embarks On Tour of Youth, Sports Projects
The Ministry of Youth and Sports under the leadership of Bakary Badjie is currently touring the country for the youth and sports projects being implemented under his ministry. Read more »
Gambia: SK East to Commence 'Nawetan' Football Qualifiers This Weekend
Serrekunda East Sports Development Organization (SESDO) will commence its 2023 nawetan football season this weekend, starting with its usual qualifying round matches on Saturday 15… Read more »
Tunisia: Migration Activist Lambastes Injustice in Tunisia
Moro Yaya Yapha, a prominent Gambian human rights and migration activist based in Germany, has expressed his frustration and criticised the state-backed injustice against migrants… Read more »
Gambia: Parliamentary Session Embarks On Issues of COVID-19 Funds
The chairman of the Finance and Public Account Committee (FPAC) and also member for Brikama North, Alhagie S. Darboe, has said the ongoing parliamentary session was initially… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly to Go On Month-Long Recess
The National Assembly of The Gambia will go on month-long recess, according to an announcement on Tuesday by the Office of the Clerk. Read more »
Gambia: WAVE Engages Women Victims of Torture
The Women's Association for Victims' Empowerment (WAVE) recently engaged women victims of torture for them to dialogue and to promote their participation in the country's… Read more »
Gambia: Istanbul FC Triumph in Brikama Nawetan Qualifiers
Istanbul FC on Tuesday defeated Nyambai Hearts FC 2-0 on post-match penalty shootouts in the 2023 Brikama 'nawetan' qualifiers after regular time failed to produce a winner at the… Read more »
Gambia: GTU/CTF Summer Professional Development Training Underway
The Gambia Teachers Union (GTU) in collaboration with the Canadian Teacher's Federation recently started a summer professional development training for 30 teachers aspiring to be… Read more »
West Africa: Democracy in West Africa - the Senegalese Exception
Macky Sall's decision not to stand for a third term in the February 2024 presidential election is both a relief and a source of pride for Senegal. It anchors the West African… Read more »
Gambia: Charcoal Sellers Decry Price Hikes, Poor Market Condition
Charcoal sellers at the Serekunda market have expressed concern over the increasing cost of charcoal, coupled with the poor market condition in the rainy season. Read more »
Gambia: 1000 Migrants, Including Gambians, Died in First Half of 2023 Trying to Reach Spain - NGO
At least 951 migrants, including Gambians and Senegalese, have died so far in 2023 (6 months), according to a report released on Thursday by Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders). Read more »
Gambia: Transactions At BCC Not in Line With Due Processes - Witness
The Director of Compliance and Procurement Practices at the Gambia Public Procurement Authority (GPPA) has said that procurement transactions at the Banjul City Council (BCC) fell… Read more »
Gambia: 'Marijuana Most Used Illicit Substance in Gambia'
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has stated that "marijuana stands as the most prevalent" illicit substance in The Gambia. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Gambia: Gambia Hope to Avoid Heavy-Weights in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Draw Today
The Gambia senior national team will be hoping to avoid the continent's heavy-weights in the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers today, Wednesday 12th July 2023. Read more »
Gambia: GNOC Kicks Off Administrative Course for Female Coaches
The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) yesterday, Monday, began a 5-day administration course for 20 female coaches drawn from National Sports Associations who have never… Read more »
Gambia: Red Scorpions Win 11th Women League One Title
Red Scorpions on Sunday won the 2022/23 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women League One title after defeating Jeshwang United 11-0 during their week-16 match played at the Live… Read more »
Gambia: Jam City Finishes 3rd, Elite Utd, Bombada & BK Milan Win Final 2nd Tier Fixtures
Jam City finished 3rd position, while Elite United, Bombada and BK Milan all recorded impressive win during the final fixtures of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second… Read more »
Gambia: SK East, Police Win Africell Maiden Volleyball Championship
Serrekunda East Olympafric volleyball male team and The Gambia Police Force (GPF) female side were on Saturday crowned champions of the Africell staged volleyball championship held… Read more »
Gambia: Ajax FC Clinch Kombo East Inter-Village Tourney Trophy
Ajax FC of Giboro on Sunday clinched the 2023 Kombo East inter-village football tournament trophy after thumping Bonto Koto 2-0 in a well-attended final played at the Kuloro… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Gambia: Govt Repatriates 100s of Migrants in 2 Weeks
The Gambia Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad (MOFA) informs the public that on Monday 3rd July, 2023, Senegalese… Read more »
Gambia: Coastal Road Market Vendors in Fear of Contracting Diseases
Food and vegetable vendors at Costal Road Market have expressed fear of contracting diseases due to the unhygienic state of the market. Read more »
Gambia: 1st Infantry Battalion Beat Hansa in Brikama Nawetan Qualifiers
First Infantry Battalion on Saturday deteated Hansa FC 4-0 in the 2023 Brikama 'nawetan' qualifiers played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium. Read more »
Gambia: GRA-Europe Branch, Concerned Gambian Youth Network Meet MJFC Prexy
The executive members of the Concerned Gambians Youth Network in collaboration with the Gambia Refugees Association-Europe Branch, Friday, 7th July 2023 paid a courtesy call on the… Read more »