August 31, 2022
Gambia: Let's Fight Against Rape!
Rape is a societal issue that needs to be uprooted for the safety of our citizens. It is part of a broader Gender-Based Violence stereotype that is wreaking havoc in communities. Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Week 2022 Set to Harness Opportunities for Climate Action Ahead of COP27
UN Climate Change News, 29 August 2022 - Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2022 kicked off yesterday in Libreville, Gabon, by convening Ministers from across the continent to discuss the… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Pays D1.6 Million Commitment to WTO
Lamin Dampha, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade in an interview told this medium that The Gambia is a founding member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) with a… Read more »
Gambia: Waifem Regional Course On Monetary Frameworks Underway
The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) on Monday began a five-day training course on the institution's regional course on Monetary Policy… Read more »
Gambia: Date for OIC Summit Not Yet Finalised - Fadera
Nfally Fadera, head of Communications and Brand at The Gambia Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) Gambia Secretariat has said that the date for the OIC Summit to be hosted by… Read more »
Gambia: NAWEC Initiates Compensation for Landowners in Brikama for Spillage Caused By Floods
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has initiated compensation plans for some affected landowners in communities in Brikama including Kembujeh Sabu Kunda, following… Read more »
Gambia: GPA Pays 170 Million Record Dividend to Govt
The Gambia Ports Authority has paid a record-breaking dividend to The Gambia government. This came to light at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance conference hall at the… Read more »
Gambia: Nurses Bantaba Extends Benevolence to Serrekunda Health Centre
The Original Nurses Bantaba Foundation, a charity last Friday presented non-medical supplies to the maternity ward of Serrekunda Health Centre. Read more »
Gambia: '407 Water Points, 1,238 Sanitation Facilities' in Gambia Affected By Floods
Reports by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) of The Gambia has highlighted that over 407 water points and 1, 238 sanitation facilities in The Gambia have been affected… Read more »
Gambia: Deputy Speaker Njie Urges Gambians to Inculcate Sense of Patriotism
The deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Seedy S.K. Njie, said as citizens of this country, "we must redouble our efforts and inculcate a sense of responsibility; sense of… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month
The Gambia Sickle Cell Association would commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month starting 3rd September 2022. Read more »
August 29, 2022
Rwanda: UK Govt and Law Society At Loggerheads Over London-Kigali Asylum Pact
The Law Society of England and Wales has vowed to prevent the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers who crossed the Channel into Britain to Rwanda as it "raises questions… Read more »
Gambia: Health Ministry Vows to Deal With 'Dubious Practices' On E-Birth
Modou Njai, the director of Health Promotion and Education has stated that the Ministry of Health has learned with "dismay" the conduct of certain officers in the ongoing National… Read more »
Gambia: Kamaso Questions Tactics Ahead of GFF Election
Sadibou Kamaso, leader of Team Restore Confidence (TRC) has questioned Team Kaba's tactics ahead of last Saturday's Gambia Football Federation (GFF) election. Read more »
Gambia: Direct Aid Settles Fines for Mile II Inmates
Direct Aid International, a non-political, non-sectarian organization dedicated to bringing a sense of normalcy to international crisis situations in its commitment to provide… Read more »
Senegal: Burst of River Banks Renders Farmers Dissatisfied
The overflow of River Gambia has made scores of farmers unhappy in Senegal, according to reports monitored by The Point. Read more »
Gambia: CepRass Launches New Project
The Center for Policy Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) on Thursday launched a new project titled: Strengthening Citizens' Participation in Local Governance to Improve… Read more »
Gambia/Mauritania: Gambia U-20 Team Arrive in Mauritania Ahead of WAFU Zone a U-20 Tourney Icebreaker Against Liberia
The Gambia U-20 team landed in Mauritania on Friday evening ahead of their 2022 WAFU Zone A U-20 football tournament opening match against Liberia next month. Read more »
Gambia: Young Gambian Author to Launch New Book
Young Gambian author, Laity Badjan is set to launch his new book titled: Smoke Of Sins. The book covers almost all trending factors in the globe that are more likely to be one of… Read more »
Gambia: Over 200 Teachers Undergoing Comprehensive Health Education Training
At least 210 teachers are currently undergoing training in the trainer's program on Comprehensive Health Education (CHE) at the NaNA Complex in Bakau. Read more »
Africa: Barrow Says Poverty, Inequality Ruin Africa
During the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), President Adama Barrow stated that poverty and inequality have continued to ruin communities in… Read more »
Gambia: President Bajo Vows to Deliver Football Development Infrastructure
Lamin Kaba Bajo, who was re-elected president The Gambia Football Federation on Saturday has vowed to do everything possible to deliver football development infrastructure as… Read more »
Gambia: Buckingham Utd FC Pommel Senior Players in Gunjur Nawetan
Buckingham United FC on Saturday pommeled Senior Players 3-0 in the 2022-2023 Gunjur 'nawetan' played at the Gunjur Upper and Senior Secondary School Football Field. Read more »
Gambia: Diplomatic Efforts Underway to Release 34 Gambians From Dubai Detention Center
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad wishes to inform the general public that it has received information on thirty-four (34) Gambian… Read more »
Gambia: D2.8 Million Restored Sanyang Police Station Inaugurated
The ministers of Interior, Agriculture and the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly were among a glittering array of high-profile guests at the event described as another… Read more »