June 01
Gambia: Barrow Appoints Maj Gen Ousman Gomez As Acting Army Chief After CDS Resignation
President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as Acting Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces, effective immediately, following the resignation of… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Urgent Remedy Needed to Sort Out the Electricity Headache
Mr President, we would like to recognize the fact that over the past 12 months, the country has experienced a relatively stable and consistent flow of electricity, marking a… Read more »
Africa: Gambia Condemns Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its concern regarding recent reports of incidents and tensions involving foreign nationals… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Slip to Iran in Int'l Friendly
The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey. Read more »
Gambia: Nawec MD Says Power Crisis Should Not Be Taken for Politics
The managing director of NAWEC, Galo Saidy, has urged politicians not to exploit the country's ongoing electricity disruptions for political gain, insisting that the current power… Read more »
Gambia: Walking Miles for Education - LRR Students Sspeak Out
Students in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, to provide them with a school bus to… Read more »
Gambia: Efscrj Calls for Independent Investigation Amid CDS Mamat Cham's Resignation
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has taken note of the State House press release announcing that President Adama Barrow has received and accepted the… Read more »
Gambia: Gid Flags Fraudulent Applications Amid Completion of Biometric Passports in Spain
Following the deployment of the Gambia Immigration Department's (GID) Mobile Biometric Passport Team to the Kingdom of Spain and Italy, the GID wishes to inform the public that the… Read more »
Gambia: Cany Jobe Wins Leading Woman in African Energy Award
Director general of the Petroleum Commission, Cany Jobe, has been awarded the Leading Woman in African Energy Award at the Africa Energies Summit 2026, held in London from 11 to 14… Read more »
Gambia: GRA's Digital Reforms Drive Record Revenue As CG Darboe Hails Taxpayers
The Gambia Revenue Authority collected D25.3 billion in 2025, exceeding its target by 10% and marking a 21% increase from 2024, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe told guests at… Read more »
Gambia: Audit Findings Should Not Be Mistaken for Fraud - Hon. Mbowe
A senior National Assembly member has cautioned against interpreting audit queries as evidence of fraud, saying many of the concerns raised in Parliament's first standalone audit… Read more »
Gambia: Moherst Congratulates Prof. Gomez On 2026 Heroes Awards
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) proudly congratulates the Honourable Minister, Professor Pierre Gomez, on receiving the Quiet Achiever… Read more »
May 26
Africa: Türkiye Reaffirms Commitment to Africa On Africa Day
The Republic of Türkiye has reaffirmed its growing partnership and solidarity with African nations as the continent commemorates Africa Day 2026, marking another milestone in… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Launches Bold Initiative to Eradicate 'Extreme Poverty in Gambia'
The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured… Read more »
West Africa: Senegal's Assembly Speaker Resigns for Sonko to Take Over Amid Sack
The President of the National Assembly of Senegal, El Malick Ndiaye, announced his resignation on Sunday, two days after the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President… Read more »
Gambia: Assembly Urged to Protect National Interest in Investment Treaties
Members of the National Assembly have been urged to critically scrutinise Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to ensure they protect the interests of Gambians and support… Read more »
Senegal: Incompatibility or Temporary Suspension - An Institutional Reading of the Sonko Case
The question of the compatibility of mandates within Senegalese institutions is not merely a technical debate; it strikes at the very heart of constitutional balance and the… Read more »
Gambia: The Deepening Diomaye-Sonko Confrontation and the Gathering Storm Over Senegal
The political rupture between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has now grown far beyond an ordinary disagreement between two political… Read more »
Senegal/Morocco: Diomaye Faye Gives 2 Million and Ram to Senegalese Supporters Freed From Morocco
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has extended financial and social support to the 18 Senegalese football supporters who were detained in Morocco following the final of the 2025… Read more »
Gambia: 2nd Tier - Colley Stars Drop Points, Menmar Banjul Utd and Sk Utd Snatch Enormous Triumphs
Colley Stars FC have dropped another points in the 2025\2026 APS sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League, while Menmar Banjul United and Serrekunda United… Read more »
Gambia/Mali: GFF Mourns Demise of Former Gambian Referee James Mali Joiner
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has mourned the death of former Gambian referee James Mali Joiner. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia U-17 Gaffer in Europe for Players' Scouting Mission
Head Coach of The Gambia U-17 team Yahya Manneh is currently in European for players' scouting mission. Read more »
Gambia: Food Inflation At 6.7 Percent - Silent Burden On Ordinary Gambians
Mr President, the recent announcement by the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Mr Buah Saidy, that food inflation has reached 6.7% deserves urgent national reflection.… Read more »
Gambia: Hope for the Future Hosts Career Day Session for Young People
Hope for the Future on Saturday organised a Career Day Session aimed at equipping young people with knowledge, guidance, and inspiration as they explore career paths and… Read more »
Gambia: Foreign Affairs Ministry Probes Allegations Involving Gambia's Embassy in Moscow
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad notes with serious concern the recent social media reports alleging abuse of domestic staff involving… Read more »
