April 28
Gambia: UMC Defies IEC Warning, Vows to Register 'No Matter What'
The Unite Movement for Change (UMC) has pushed back firmly against warnings from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), declaring it will go ahead with plans to register as a… Read more »
April 27
Gambia: Gender Gaps Deepen Climate Crisis As New Report Calls for Urgent Action in Gambia
A comprehensive study conducted under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project has found that climate and disaster risks in The Gambia are not gender-neutral, with women… Read more »
Gambia: Modou Lamin Sowe Launches Landmark Novel 'They Are Born'
Modou Lamin "Age-Almusaf" Sowe, one of the leading contemporary Gambian writers and scholars, has unveiled his latest novel, 'They Are Born'. The launch took place on the sidelines… Read more »
West Africa: Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara Killed During Coordinated Attacks
Mali's Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. has been killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, sources told Al Jazeera. Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Commissions D1.2b Kiang West Road
What many once dismissed as political rhetoric has now become reality. On Saturday, President Adama Barrow inaugurated the 91-kilometre Kiang West highway--the first-ever… Read more »
West Africa: Barrow Receives U.S. Embassy Chargé D Affaires, AU Sahel Delegation
In a closed-door meeting, President Adama Barrow received the United States (US) Embassy Charge d Affaires, Eugene Young, in Banjul. Read more »
Gambia: GPF Commends Inspector Aminata Gaye After Completing FIFA Goalkeeper Workshop
The Gambia Police Force High Command, in collaboration with the Sports Department, has commended Inspector Aminata Gaye of the Police Female Team after completing the FIFA Elite… Read more »
Gambia: Bowyer Gibba Wins GFCA Coach of the Month Award
Head coach of Colley Stars FC, Bowyer Gibba, has won The Gambia Football Coaches Association Coach of the Month for February/March Award. Read more »
Gambia: GFF Ff Cup Reaches Quarter-Finals
The 2025\2026 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) FF Cup has reached the quarter-finals after the completion of the round of sixteen (16) matches. Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Safeguarding Integrity of National Identity and Reconsidering Citizenship By Birth in Gambia
Mr President, at the heart of every sovereign nation lies a fundamental pillar - the integrity of its national identity system. Citizenship is not merely a legal status; it is the… Read more »
Gambia: ART27 Emerging As Hub for Gambian Contemporary Art
ART27 is fast becoming a hub for visual artists in The Gambia, offering exhibitions and collaborative projects that showcase the country's growing contemporary art scene. Read more »
Gambia: UTG Strengthens Institutional Integrity Through Staff Capacity-Building Seminar
Staff of the University of The Gambia (UTG) on Wednesday took part in a capacity-building seminar designed to strengthen institutional integrity through enhanced knowledge of… Read more »
Gambia: Opposition Parties, Movements, CSOs Advance Coalition Talks
Following the first exploratory meeting, Gambian opposition parties, political movements and civil society organizations convened on Saturday, 25 April 2026, at Baobab Hotel in… Read more »
Gambia: Coastal Communities Push for Shared Control of Fish Landing Sites
Stakeholders in The Gambia's fisheries sector have renewed calls for stronger community involvement in managing marine resources, as coastal actors gathered in Sanyang for a… Read more »
Gambia: Darboe Backs IEC, Blames NPP Lawmakers Over Election Registration Tensions
United Democratic Party (UDP) flag bearer Ousainou ANM Darboe has defended the independence of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), urging caution against what he described… Read more »
April 23
West Africa: Ecowas Begins Awareness Drive On Community Court Mandate
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday launched a three-day sensitisation mission in The Gambia on the mandate, jurisdiction, and procedures of its… Read more »
April 22
Gambia: Gambia, AfDB Sign Landmark Deal for 13 Health Vehicles
The Government of The Gambia and the African Development Bank have signed contracts for six ambulances and seven health outreach vehicles that will be deployed to health facilities… Read more »
Gambia: Ambassador Jobarteh Presents Letters of Credence to Serbian President
His Excellency Mr. Pa Musa Jobarteh, Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union, on Thursday 16th April 2026 presented his Letters of… Read more »
Gambia: NCCE Urges Integrity As Voter Registration Enters Crucial Phase
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), chairman Momodou A. Sise, has called on Gambians to actively participate in the ongoing 2026 Supplementary Voter Registration… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia UK Tourism Office Closes, High Commission Bids Farewell to Adama Njie
The Gambia High Commission in London, on Friday, 17 April 2026, officially bid farewell to Adama Njie and other staff following the closure of the Gambia Tourism Board office in… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Rolls Out Assistive Devices Program for Children With Disabilities
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun rolling out its programme for the provision of assistive devices to children with disabilities in The Gambia, as… Read more »
April 20
Gambia: UDP Leader Vows to Overhaul Civil Service If Elected in Dec 2026
Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, the party leader and secretary general of United Democratic Party (UDP), has pledged to overhaul the country's civil service if elected in 2026, promising a… Read more »
Gambia: Public Not Satisfied With Govt Diaspora Engagement - Survey
A new issue-based opinion poll by the Centre for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) paints a picture of how the public views government performance on Diaspora… Read more »
Gambia: D34m Agreen Project Launched to Reshape Youth Skills, Farming
A €400,000 investment (about D34.5 million) has been committed to a new project aimed at transforming vocational training and agriculture in The Gambia, as the AGREEN Gambia… Read more »
Gambia: Bansang's Decades Water Woes to End With Smart Meters Initiative
After decades of unreliable water supply and mounting frustrations, hope has finally arrived for the people of Bansang. On Friday, the National Water and Electricity Company… Read more »
