June 20, 2023
Gambia: NYP Inaugurates First-Ever Office Since Inception
The National Youth Parliament, a body responsible for running the affairs of young people in the country, recently inaugurated its first-ever office since inception in 2002. Read more »
Africa: Free Trade Agreement Important Tool in Africa - Minister Joof
The Honorable Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Mr Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, has described the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) as… Read more »
Gambia: 1st Division League Title Race Down to Wire
The 2022-2023 Gambia Football Federation GFF Division One League title race is down to wire with one more match to go. Read more »
Gambia: Union Urges Drivers to Take Strict Measures in Rainy Season
The Executive Committee of the General Transport Union has reminded all drivers and vehicles owners to take strict precautions during rainy season. They have also been asked to… Read more »
Gambia: Bensouda Urges Rejection of Tribal, Corruption Politics
Talib Ahmed Bensouda, the mayor of Kanifing Municipality Council (KMC) has urged Gambians to reject politics of hatred, racism, tribalism and division, saying "it's to nobody's… Read more »
Gambia: Bob Keita Foundation Frees 16 Inmates
Bob Keita Foundation (BKF) and partners last Thursday freed 16 inmates by paying for their prison fines. The foundation is establish by Babucarr 'Bob' Keita after his release from… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Gambia: Cabinet Sub-Committee Inspects Independence Stadium Renovation Work
The Cabinet Sub-Committee on Sports, led by Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Badjie, last Friday visited the Independence Stadium to assess the ongoing renovations and remodeling… Read more »
Gambia: Academic Strive of Young Gambian Women Against All Odds
The Gambia, a small West African country, faces several challenges in the education sector, including limited access to quality education for girls. Despite these challenges, many… Read more »
Gambia: BST Galaxy Win Big to Close Gap in GFF 2nd Tier
The Babucarr Steve Trawally's Galaxy (BST Galaxy) have recorded one of the biggest wins in the Gambian Second Tier League to reduce the gap at the top to six points during week 29… Read more »
Gambia: Philippines Consulate Observes Nation's 125th Independence
The Philippines Consulate in The Gambia hosted a spectacular Independence Day ceremony on June 11, 2023 at Metzy Residence Hotel. The event was a resounding success and brought… Read more »
Gambia: Dr. Tangara - Cybercrime Is Global Epidemic
Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad revealed that it has been widely recognised that cybercrime has become a… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Announces Bid for 3rd Term
President Adama Barrow has hinted that he would run for a third term as president amid uncertainty surrounding his political future. Read more »
Gambia: GiEPA Bids Farewell to Appointed Board Members
The term for three board of directors of the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GiEPA) has ended. The presidential appointees including the outgoing GiEPA Board Chair -… Read more »
Gambia: Falcons FC Title Hopes Suffer Another Setback
Falcons FC's hopes of winning the Gambian Premier League have suffered another setback, while Real de Banjul closed the gap at the top during their week 28 fixtures of the Gambia… Read more »
Africa: Drought Amid Climate Change in Africa!
A severe drought that has led to near-famine conditions in the Horn of Africa would not have happened without the influence of climate change, a new analysis finds. Read more »
Gambia: Lala Touray Is New NYC Female Rep
The minister of Youth and Sports recently appointed and inaugurated the new members of the National Youth Council of The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: 'We Are Taking Steps Towards Creating Better Country'
The managing Director at Trust Bank has emphasized that they are currently taking steps towards creating a better country where every child has a voice and a chance to thrive. Read more »
Gambia: Swedish Neuro-Surgeons On Gambia Mission
A team from Swedish African Neurosurgery Collaboration (SANC) is currently on a two-week visit to The Gambia during which they will conduct a number of free operations. Read more »
Gambia: Kiang West NAM Faults Barrow's Commitment to Draft Constitution
The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Kiang West Constituency, Hon. Lamin Ceesay, has stated that there has been no sign of commitment by President Adama Barrow in bringing the… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Gambia: Foreign Exchange Situation
The uncontrollable foreign exchange rates causing inflation and hardship on consumers and travelers is worrisome. The current monetary policies based on the concept of free market… Read more »
Gambia: Point Wins Back-to-Back Media Football Titles
The Point Newspaper football was on Saturday crowned champions of the 2023 Media Football For Ethics tournament organised by the Young Journalists Association of The Gambia (YJAG). Read more »
Gambia: Tanji Thump Berending to Clinch Ksd Tourney Trophy
Tanji on Saturday thumped Berending 2-0 in a well-attended final played at the Sanyang Football Field to clinch the 2023 Approve Services (APS) sponsored Kombo South District… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Calls for Bi-Partisan Engagement in Parliament
President Adama Barrow has urged legislators of the National Assembly to dialogue and initiate bi-partisan collaboration in a "positively democratic" manner as they discharge their… Read more »
Senegal: Walf TV Channel Suspended
Walf TV has been suspended for 30 days. It is expected to resume operations on 1 July 2023. Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Consider Plight of Deportees
Mr President, according to findings and reports from relevant associations and NGOs on the deportation of Gambians from Germany, German authorities have so far deported more than… Read more »