June 05, 2023
Gambia: Global Parliament of Mayors Congratulates Lowe
The Global Mayors of Parliament Tuesday congratulated Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe for her success in her re-election bid. Read more »
Gambia: TMT Suffer 4th Loss in GFF 2nd Tier
TMT FC suffered their fourth loss for the season during their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League rescheduled fixtures played on Saturday. Read more »
Gambia: NPP Condemns Attack On 2 Journalists
The National People's Party (NPP) learned with dismay, the allegations of assault on two journalists who were covering the swearing-in ceremony of elected local officials at the… Read more »
Gambia: Tujereng UTD Daze Misira UTD On Spot-Kicks to Reach WCR 3rd Tier Final
Tujereng United on Saturday stunned Misira United 4-3 on post-match penalty shootouts after regular time ended goalless in their semi-final match played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini… Read more »
Gambia: Payment of Pension Gratuity Now Centralised At PMO
The minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery, has announced that the payment of pension gratuity is now centralized at the Personnel… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Ambassador Addresses South African Institute of Information Management Annual Convention
Her Excellency Ambassador Dr Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay was invited as special guest to the 2023 Institute of Information Management, South Africa Annual Convention, Induction &… Read more »
Gambia: NCAC Trains Banjul Historic Built Heritage Data Collectors
Data Collectors for Inventorying Banjul's Historic Buildings, Sites and Values for Informed Policy Drive towards Urban Heritage conservation on Friday concluded a training on… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Interior Minister Accuses 'Occult Forces' On Water Treatment Plant Attack
The minister of the Interior, Antoine Diome, declared that "occult forces have infiltrated the demonstrations," saying "the state will crack down," on them. Read more »
Senegal: Good Morning Mr President - Peace Mediation in Senegal Political Crisis
Mr President, the political situation in Senegal is worrisome and needs urgent action. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Condemns Violence in Senegal
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Read more »
Gambia: Climate Change Adaptation Planning Into Sectorial Policies Training Wraps up
The AGRHYMET Regional Center in Niamey, Niger, with support from amendment 7 (USAID), Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS), and in collaboration with the Governmenr of The… Read more »
Gambia: Gamtel Continue Struggle in Gambian 1st Division League
The Telecommunication Boys, Gamtel FC have continued their struggling in the Gambian Premier League following another draw during their week 26 fixture played on Saturday. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia, Estonia Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Security Ties
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Senegal: Death Toll Climbs in Senegal After Two Days of Violent Protests
DAKAR, June 3 (Reuters) - The death toll from anti-government protests in Senegal has risen to 15, police said on Saturday, as authorities in the capital Dakar began to clear up… Read more »
Gambia: Humanity First UK Supports Gambian Colleagues in Health
A team of paediatric surgeons and anaesthetists from Humanity First UK supported Gambian colleagues to perform complex surgeries on children in dire need in The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: Startup Huddle Holds Entrepreneurship Forum
Startup Huddle, a local organisation of entrepreneurs in The Gambia that seeks to connect entrepreneurship and strengthen the local Gambian ecosystem recently held an… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Gambia: EU Raises Bar for Gambian, Senegalese Visa Applicants
European officials have confirmed to The Point that they will continue to "raise the bar" for visa applicants from countries such as The Gambia and Senegal as protest and dispute… Read more »
Gambia: Council Staff Were Very Dedicated - Witness Says
Momodou Jallow, a businessman and the current chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission, has stated that staffs of councils used to be very dedicated 20 to 30 years… Read more »
Gambia: Lack of Legal Documents Hampered Our Work - Commission Chair
The chairperson of the Local Government Service Commission has said that lack of necessary tools - legal and policy documents - impeded them in doing their work effectively. Read more »
Gambia: GPA, BST Galaxy Win in GFF 2nd Tier
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) and BST Galaxy FC have recorded wins during their week-27 fixtures of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Second Division League played on… Read more »
Gambia: The Saxophone With Cannonball Adderly
It is said that the piano is the fundamental instrument of jazz; however, it is also evident that as jazz music evolved the significance of other musical instruments became… Read more »
Gambia: SK Market Women Appeal for Proper Market Structure
Serrekunda Market women vendors have called on the Kanifing Municipal Council to provide them with proper market structure to alleviate the suffering and difficulties they faced… Read more »
Gambia: Kora of King Jaliba Kuyateh to Release a Compilation Album Soon
Gambian musician Jaliba Kuyateh will be releasing a compilation album in "the coming week". Read more »
Gambia: Stakeholders Validate Tourism MSME Data Collection
Stakeholders from the tourism industry, on Friday, validated the Tourism Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Data Collection and Ecosystem Analysis. Read more »
Gambia: Jizzle to Kick Off 'Me Vs Me' Album Tour in Europe
Gambian hit-maker Jerreh Jallow, known to many as Jizzle, will be on a tour to Europe from June to August for his trendsetting album 'Me Vs Me'. Read more »