Gambia: GEA Assures New State-of-the-Art Embassy Will Not Affect Monkey Park

A press release issued by Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA) after a two day dialogue has stated that the would-be new state-of-the-art U.S. Embassy building will not affect the… Read more »

Gambia: Ministry of Public Service Beat Finance in Friendly

The Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) on Saturday thrashed the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) three goals to one in a friendly football encounter played at FIFA… Read more »

Gambia: Ballack FC, Lemon Tree Through to Manjai 'Nawetan' League Semifinals

Ballack FC and Lemon Tree have qualified for the semifinal stage of the Manjai Kunda 'nawetan' league cup tournament following their latest wins over Kololi United and Manjai… Read more »

Gambia: Helping Charity Holds Program for Sponsored Students

HelpFor Education And Local Project In The Gambia (HELPING) Charity on Saturday held a programme for its sponsored children at Fass Njaga Choi Lower, Upper and Senior Secondary… Read more »

Gambia: British Court Convicts Company Directors Over Deaths of 5 Gambian Factory Workers

A British court has found the directors of two companies guilty of health and safety offences that led to the deaths of five Gambian workers at a scrap metal recycling plant in… Read more »

Gambia: ICRC Pays Courtesy Call On Minister Tangara

In April 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mamadou Tangara received in audience the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) based in Dakar to inform him of the service… Read more »

Gambia: PFI Launches 'Speakout' Campaign to Popularise GBV Helpline

PF Initiative (PFI)- formerly Paradise Foundation, a socio-Economic development-oriented organisation which has been supporting individuals and communities' needs over the past… Read more »

Gambia: GPA Staff Association Holds AGM

As part of accountability and transparency purposes, The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) Staff Association recently held its Annual General Meeting at the GPA premises. Read more »

Africa: GID Boss Honored By Africa Security Watch for Exemplary Immigration Service

The Director General of The Gambia Immigration Department, Seedy M. Touray has been honoured by the Africa Security Watch with the Africa Security Watch's Golden Star Award for his… Read more »

Gambia: Good Morning Mr. President - On Presidential Tour, Inhuman Treatment of African Migrants, Others

Mr. President, we want to wish you good luck as you plan to embark on a constitutionally mandated tour with a view to discussing with Gambians the issues affecting them and the… Read more »

Gambia: 'Over 34 Countries' to Participate in African Religious Ministers & Ullamas Confab

More than 34 countries have so far confirmed their participation in the African Religious Ministers & Ullamas Conference due on 6 December at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara… Read more »

Gambia: GFF AGM Slated for December 17th

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Annual General Meeting (AGM) is set for 17 December 2022, according to news emanating from Football House in Kanifing. Read more »

Gambia: Ambassador Bah Presents Copies of Letters of Credence to U.S. Chief of Protocol

The Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America, His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, on Thursday 17 Nov. 2022 presented his copies of Letters of Credence… Read more »

Gambia: Papa Gassama to Make Third World Cup Appearance

Gambian and Africa's best referee, Bakary Papa Gassama will be making his third appearance at the FIFA World Cup in a row. Gassama made his first appearance at the World Cup in… Read more »

Africa: Gambia Hosts 17th Africa Security Watch Awards

On 11th November 2022, The Gambia hosted the 17th Africa Security Watch Awards in recognising Africa's best in security safety and governance. Read more »

Gambia: Theatre - An Effective Tool for Human Rights Education

The Netherlands Office in Dakar, funded programme: Theatre - an effective tool for Human Rights Education is a privileged opportunity to examine Human Rights issues focusing on… Read more »

Gambia: Cold Weather Can Be Dangerous for the Human Body!

A particularly nasty trifecta of influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is already portending a rough winter. But there's another factor contributing to a… Read more »

Gambia: GFF Super Cup Final Set for January 7th

The 2022 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Super Cup final is slated for 7th January 2023, according to news reaching Point Sports Desk. Read more »

Gambia: High Court Orders GRA to Enforce Judgement Against Muhammadou Jabbie to Pay Over D4m Tax Arrears

The Gambia Revenue Authority on 25 October 2022 obtained a Writ of Fieri Facias from the High Court presided over by Hon Justice S. WADDA Cisse to enforce a judgment against… Read more »

Gambia: Packaging Hub for Small Businesses Inaugurated

The European Union funded Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) on Tuesday inaugurated the country's first packaging hub aimed at improving the packaging capacity of Micro Small and… Read more »

Gambia: Provincial Youth Leaders Take COVID-19 Vaccines to Encourage Others

Several provincial youth leaders have taken the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves against the deadly disease, while calling on other young people to take the jabs. Read more »

Gambia: Court Orders GTSC to Reinstate Staff

Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court on the 10th October, 2022, ordered the Gambia Transport Service Corporation (GTSC) to reinstate their staff… Read more »

Gambia: Author Seedy Drammeh Says His Books Will Improve Capacity of Readers

A Gambian author, who is now a household name in the country's literacy domain, has spoken highly of his new books, saying those books are thoroughly researched and contained… Read more »

Mauritania: Network of Arab and African Journalists Take Part in Campaign Against Slavery in Mauritania

The International Network of Arab and African Journalists, on Tuesday, November 14, presided over the launch of the convoy "Let's turn the page on slavery" from the Mauritanian… Read more »

Gambia: Renewed Call to End Reprisal Against Climate and Human Rights Defenders

The Mano River Union Civil Society Natural Rights and Governance Platform (MRU-CSO Platform) implores governments, the United Nations, International organizations and civil society… Read more »