June 03
Gambia: GSCC, GWCC Launch Banjul Int'l Trade Fair
The Gambia Start-up Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) in partnership with the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) on Thursday officially launched the first edition of the Banjul… Read more »
Seychelles: Coach Mckinstry Announces Squad Ahead of Seychelles, Gabon Scuffles
Head coach of T he Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, has announced his 24-man squad ahead of his side's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches against Seychelles and Gabon… Read more »
Gambia: Tallinding North Councillor Donates 500 School Bags, 100 Hospital Beds
Tallinding North Ward Councilor, Honorable Babucarr Mansally through support from Ser Humano in Spain recently donated 500 school bags, 100 hospital beds, books, pens, cloves,… Read more »
Gambia: Musa Joof Fires Gunjur Utd to Victory Over Hart FC in 2nd Division
Prolific striker Musa Joof has fired Gunjur United to a slender win over Hart FC in the 2023-2024 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League campaign. Read more »
Gambia: ACHPR, Partners Discuss Proposed Repeal of FGM Law in Gambia
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in collaboration with the Special Rapporteur on Harmful Practices of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and… Read more »
Gambia: Finance Director Makes Admissions That Stun Bac
Alagie Jeng, the finance director of the Brikama Area Council (BAC), has made a number of worrying admissions and affirmations before the commissioners probing local government… Read more »
Gambia: IOU Featured in Unesco's New Publication On Benchmarking for Open Universities
The UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) and Shanghai Open University (SOU) proudly announce the release of "Benchmarking for Open Universities:… Read more »
Gambia: Special Report - Salam Cement Commercial Manager Says No Cause for Alarm
Ebrima Sinera, commercial manager of Salam Cement Company, has reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm as there is enough cement in the country contrary to reports… Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - the Gambia's Third Republic: a Call for a Constitution That Reflects Our Aspirations
Mr President, as The Gambia stands at the cusp of a new era, the call for a new constitution has never been more urgent. The current 1997 constitution, a relic of the Jammeh… Read more »
Gambia/Seychelles: Hamza Barry, Others to Miss Gambia and Seychelles World Cup Qualifier Fixture
Hamza Barry, Jacob Mendy, Baboucarr Gaye, Ibou Touray, Alagie Saine, Ebrima Darboe, Assan Ceesay and Ali Sowe are all set to miss The Gambia's 2026 World Cup qualifier matches… Read more »
Gambia: Bankers Association Inaugural Walk for Health Held
The Gambia Bankers Association (GBA) on Saturday 1 June 2024 held its inaugural Walk for Health. Read more »
May 29
Gambia: Security Adviser Acknowledges Role of Security in Maintenance of Law
The National Security Adviser of The Gambia has pointed out that for a country that is still on its transitional justice journey and learning lessons from the past, well-trained… Read more »
Gambia: Islamic Enlightenment Society Suggests Circumcisers Be Trained Medically
Islamic Enlightenment Society has suggested that traditional circumcisers be trained medically to avoid complications associated with female genital cutting. Read more »
Gambia: New Import Duties Devastating to Consumers and Employees Says Cement Importers
The devastating consequences of the selective application of the new import duty on cement via road networks are now evident. Read more »
May 28
Gambia: Lawyer Says Sonko Not Free of Rape Charges
Lawyer for Binta Jamba, Ms Annina Mullis, said the allegations of multiple charges of rape against Ousman Sonko by her client, together with another victim that were discontinued… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Predicts Above Normal Rainfall in 2024
The Department of Water Resources under the Ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters has predicted above normal rainfall in the upcoming rainy season. Read more »
May 24
Gambia: Gambia Files Reply Brief to ICJ
H.E. President Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia and Chair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, has approved for The Gambia to file a Reply Brief to the… Read more »
Gambia: First Quarter Remittance in 2024 Stands At Usd203.7m
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of The Central Bank of The Gambia on Thursday disclosed that the diaspora remittance inflows amounted to US$203.7 million in the first quarter… Read more »
Gambia: We Will Jealously Safeguard Our Waters, Deter Irregular Migration - CDS
Lieutenant General Mamat O. Cham, the Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), has underscored the significance of protecting the country's seas from illegal… Read more »
May 21
West Africa: Senegal Still Investigates Covid Funds
In Dakar, this Wednesday, May 15, the Keeper of the Seals and Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne, spoke during the Council of Ministers to address the evolution of the legal file… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Expresses Condolences Over Death of Iranian President
Gambian President Adama Barrow, who doubles as Chairman of Organisation Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has expressed sadness on the death of the Iranian President. Read more »
Gambia: Chief Justice Underscores Importance of ADR in Preserving Relationships
The Chief Justice of The Gambia has underscored the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution in settling cases, saying the appropriate use of ADR processes saves time, is cost… Read more »
Gambia: Ambassador Bah Receives Lands Minister Hamat Bah
On May 16th, His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, Ambassador of The Gambia to the United States of America, received in his office in Washington D.C., Honourable Hamat NK Bah,… Read more »
Gambia: Gaf Daze Gam Petroleum in Nisa Tourney
The Gambia Armed Forces on Sunday stunned Gam Petroleum FC 2-0 in the ongoing National Inter-Departmental Sports Association (NISA) football tournament at the Bakau Mini Stadium. Read more »
West Africa: Libyan Youth Minister Visits Gambian Counterpart to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Libyan Youth Minister, Hon. Fathallah Aabd Allatif Alzuni, accompanied by the Libyan Ambassador H.E. Muhammed Naweel Haseeb in The Gambia, recently paid a courtesy call on the… Read more »