Gambia: Gender Minister Bags Prestigious Women's Impact Award

The minister for Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh, has been awarded the prestigious African Union Women's Impact Award at the Global Excellence Summit &… Read more »

Gambia: Unicef Calls for Action to Protect Children Amid Scabies Outbreak

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has expressed its concern over the recent scabies outbreak, while calling for immediate protection of children across the country. Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Hosts Landmark Aripo Patent Drafting Training for Member States

In a landmark move to bolster Africa's intellectual property ecosystem, the Registrar General of The Gambia's Ministry of Justice on Monday launched a five-day Activity 9 Patent… Read more »

Gambia: Renowned Chef Saikou Bojang, Armanti Sign Brand Ambassador Deal

Celebrated Gambian culinary artist, Chef Saikou Bojang has signed a one-year deal with Armanti as its official brand ambassador. Read more »

Gambia: Tributes Pour in for Journalist Fatou Samba

Tributes have poured in on the demise of Fatou Samba-Joof, the country coordinator of Gambia Talent Promotion - an online TV. Read more »

Gambia: Jammeh Accuses Senegal, Coalition Govt of Stealing Gambia's Oil

In a controversial audio, former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, has accused Senegal of illegally stealing oil from Gambian territorial waters, and blaming the coalition government… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Gambia Participates in 2025 AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan

The 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) concluded on Friday in Abidjan, marking a significant milestone in Africa's economic development discourse. Read more »

Gambia: 'Gambia's Oil Prospects High But'...

Following reports from former President Yahya Jammeh, who accused Senegal of stealing Gambia's oil, a senior government official has confirmed to The Point that there are oil… Read more »

Gambia: Transport Minister Clarifies Concern Over Pilgrims' Food

Following recent complaints regarding the quality and type of food provided to pilgrims, the minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Hon. Ebrima Sillah, refuted the… Read more »

Gambia: NHRC Moves to Combat Enforced Disappearance in Gambia

In a move designed to arm stakeholders with the knowledge to prevent, investigate and respond to cases of enforced disappearance as was the status quo during the past regime, the… Read more »

Gambia: 31 Suspects Arrested With Cocaine, Kush and Others in Major Drug Bust

The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of The Gambia (DLEAG) has successfully apprehended 31 individuals over the past week in what is being described as a significant crackdown on… Read more »

Gambia: Former BCC CEO Admits Financial Misconduct

The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Banjul City Council (BCC), Mustapha Batchilly, has admitted to authorizing several unlawful expenditures amounting to millions of… Read more »

Gambia: Former Diplomat to Run for 2026 Presidential Election

Former diplomat and deputy chief executive officer at the OIC-Gambia Secretariat, Ambassador Essa Bokarr Sey disclosed he would run for presidency in 2026. Read more »

Gambia: Group Vows to Protest Despite Permit Denial

A group called The Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), yesterday vowed to hold a peaceful protest despite permit denial from the Office of the IGP. Read more »

Gambia: NHRC Pushes for Reform to End Sexual Harassment At Workplaces

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for urgent institutional action to tackle sexual harassment in Gambian workplaces as it convenes a high-level workshop aimed… Read more »

Gambia: Police Arrest 22 for Car Drifting

Police have arrested twenty-two (22) individuals in connection with illegal drifting activities within the Brusubi area on 4 May 2025. Read more »

Gambia: Govt Says Disposal of Jammeh Assets Legally Grounded

The Gambia government has taken note of the article published by The Republic on 1 May 2025 titled "The Assets of Gambia's Former Dictator Go for a Song". The Government wishes to… Read more »

Gambia: RSF Asks Gambia to Repeal Draconian Media Laws

Gambia is ranked 58th out 180 countries in this year's World press freedom Index established by Reporters Without Borders. The country has kept its 2024's rank. Read more »

Algeria/Gambia: Gambia, Algeria Fire Blank in Total Energies CHAN Qualifiers

The Gambia and Algeria fired blank in their 2025 Total Energies CHAN qualifiers. Read more »

Gambia: Griots Are Fast Losing Their Value, Respect in Society ... Says Renowned Griot

For many years, Griots played an important role in local functions in communities. They have not only served as entertainers, but also custodians of oral history. The trade has… Read more »