April 20, 2023
Gambia: Ambassador Cromer - United States Will Continue to Invest in Gambia
The United States ambassador to The Gambia, Sharon L. Cromer has said that the United States will continue to invest in The Gambia. Read more »
Gambia: Qgroup Hands D1 Million Subvention to GSIC
QGroup has handed over a one million dalasis cheque to the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) as subvention to support the Council's annual programs and activities. Read more »
Gambia: BK Milan Sign Gaf Prolific Striker Saikouba Ceesay
BK Milan have signed The Gambia Armed Forces prolific striker Saikouba Ceesay, according to news reaching The Point Sports Desk. Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur League Final Set for 2nd Day Koriteh
The 2023 Gunjur 'nawetan' League final is slated for the second day of Koriteh at the Gunjur Upper Basic School Football Field at 4:30pm. Read more »
Gambia: MoHERST to Transform MDI Into Civil Service University
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research Science and Technology (MoHERST) has taken measures to transform the Management Development Institute (MDI) into either Civil Service… Read more »
Gambia: Neighbourhood Medical Clinic Donates Drugs to BMCHH, KGH
Neighborhood Medical Clinic, a private clinic co-founded by Haruna S. Jallow and Ebrima Nyang recently extended magnanimity to Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital (BMCHH)… Read more »
Gambia: Real Win in GFF 1st Division League
Real de Banjul recorded a vital win during the commencement of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League second round (week-16) fixtures played on Tuesday. Read more »
Gambia: New Data Shows Declining Confidence in Childhood Vaccines During COVID-19
NEW YORK, 20 April 2023 - The public perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined during the COVID-19 pandemic in 52 out of 55 countries studied, UNICEF warned in… Read more »
Gambia: GTU Inks Partnership With Kashma
The General Transport Union of The Gambia (the Union) and KashMa Company Limited, (the provider) of KashMa, a Digital Payment Platform have announced a partnership, the KashCab… Read more »
Gambia: Sahel Situation
Forced displacement in the central Sahel reached new heights in 2022, with over 2.9 million refugees and internally displaced people across Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger and an… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Presents D5 Million to Gambia U-20 Team
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday 19 April 2023 presented a cheque for D5 million to the Gambia Under 20 team during a meeting at State House in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: Defence Cross-Examines Witness in Alleged Coup Trial
The defence on Tuesday cross-examined Assistant Police Superintendent Jally M.I. Senghore, who testified as state witness in the ongoing trial involving the State and alleged coup… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Senegal: Senegal - Ex-Prime Minister Idrissa Seck Announces 2024 Presidential Bid
Former Prime Minister of Senegal Idrissa (Idy) Seck announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election on Friday while refraining from saying whether President Macky Sall,… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Gambia: National Agency Against Trafficking In Persons Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking
The National Agency Against Trafficking In Persons (NAATIP) has launched its first hotline as it intensifies its struggle against human trafficking in The Gambia and beyond. Read more »
Gambia: Consequences of Youth Substance Abuse
Young people who persistently abuse substances often experience an array of problems, including academic difficulties, health-related problems (including mental health), poor peer… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow to Commission 70 New Buses
The general public is hereby informed that His Excellency Adama Barrow,the President of the Republic of TheGambia, in collaboration with The Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC)… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Senegal: Sonko Fined 200 Million CFA, Gets 2-Month Suspended Jail Term
The main opposition leader in Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, 48, was yesterday fined 200 million CFA, equivalent to 20.4 million Dalasis. Read more »
Gambia: 'Assembly Committed to Fighting Any Form of Corruption'
Hon Alhagie S. Darboe, member for Brikama North and Minority Leader, has said the National Assembly is committed to fighting any form of corruption and would exercise its powers to… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Gambia: Coup Trial - Member of Investigation Panel Testifies
Assistant Police Superintendent Sanussi Darboe, who served as a member of the investigation panel that was set up to probe the alleged coup plot by Gambian soldiers and a police… Read more »
Gambia: FAO, Partners Present Lab Worth D84 Million to NEA
The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) in collaboration with the Global Environmental Fund (GEF) on Monday handed over a well-upgraded and equipped laboratory to the National… Read more »
Mali/Gambia: Scorpions Embrace 1st Training Session Ahead of Mali AFCON Clash
The Gambia senior national team on Tuesday held their first training session prior to their 2024 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match away to Mali on 24th March… Read more »
Gambia: Magistrate Krubally Appeals for Inclusion, Non-Discrimination of Disabled
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally of the Banjul Magistrate's Court, who doubles as the Chairperson of the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD), has called for the support of The… Read more »
Gambia: LG Election - Female Candidates Face Cyber Bullying, Others
Seraphine Wakana, UN Resident Coordinator for the Republic of the Gambia has said that they have heard from prospective female candidates that they face cyber bullying and online… Read more »
Senegal: Macky Says Sonko's Fate Would Have Long Been Resolved Were Senegal Not Democratic
Speaking to L'Express in an exclusive interview on a wide range of issues, Senegal's President Macky Sall, who is also the president of the African Union, said opposition Ousmane… Read more »
Gambia: DLEAG, Soma Talent Promotion Hold Outreach On Illicit Drug Abuse
In Soma, Jarra West, Lower River Region, The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG) in partnership with Soma Talent Promotion over the weekend held a day's sensitisation… Read more »