June 30, 2022
Gambia: Essa Faal Condemns Brutality Meted On Migrants By Moroccan Security
Gambian international lawyer, Essa Faal, has condemned the brutality and "inhumane treatment" meted on migrants attempting to breach the metal fence at Melila to enter Spain, as… Read more »
Gambia: Supporting Sustainable Growth of Gambian Oyster Sector
June 29, 2022, Banjul - Spurred by strong local demand, oyster production in The Gambia offers economic opportunity and social benefits, especially for women, according to an… Read more »
Senegal: Opposition Postpones Protest to Spare Muslim Festivities
DAKAR, June 29 (Reuters) - Senegal's main opposition coalition called off planned protests on Wednesday to avoid disrupting end-of-school exams and preparations for the Muslim Eid… Read more »
Gambia: CPJ Urges Gambia Authorities to Prioritise Legal Reforms, Accountability for Crimes Against the Press
Abuja, June 29, 2022 - Gambian authorities should adopt the reforms recommended by the country's Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC)--including ensuring… Read more »
Gambia: Environment Minister Talks Tough On Banning Illegal Timber Trade
According to a statement from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change Natural Resources, Minister Rohey John Manjang has revealed the ministry's plans to ban illegal timber… Read more »
Gambia: NAM Says Govt Should Implement TRRC Recommendations No Matter the Cost
United Democratic Party (UDP) National Assembly Member (NAM) for Serrekunda West, who also doubles as the chair of the parliamentary committee on human rights and constitutional… Read more »
Gambia: Striking Public Health Officers Risk Salary Stoppage, Others
A statement from the Ministry of Health has revealed that any Public Health Officer who continues striking and absent from work despite the government's stance in meeting their… Read more »
Gambia: GAF Warns Against Unauthorised Sale, Use of Military Items
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) announced it has observed with "grave concern" the unauthorised importation, sale, as well as uncontrolled usage of military items such as uniforms,… Read more »
June 29, 2022
West Africa: Ban On Coups - Applaudable but ...
The decision made by the ECOWAS and the AU to crack down on coups d'état in Africa by imposing a ban on the practice is an interesting development. Given the high frequency… Read more »
Guinea Bissau/Gambia: Gambia CHAN Team Set for CHAN Qualifiers Against G/Bissau Next Month
The Gambia CHAN team is ready for their 2023 CHAN qualifiers against Guinea Bissau next month. Read more »
Gambia: Gunjur Utd Pommel Medical FC to Reach Ff Cup Quarterfinals
Gunjur United on Monday pummeled Medical FC 4-0 in their round of 16 fixture played at the Independence Stadium in Bakau to reach the quarterfinals of the 2021-2022 Gambia Football… Read more »
Gambia: Let's Promote Cross Border Trade!
Promoting trade relations among our neighbouring countries is key in boosting socio-economic development. The more goods and services penetrate our borders, the more revenue they… Read more »
Gambia: Sabally Hails Gambian Soldiers, Suggests Relieving of ECOMIG
A strong militant of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Momodou Sabally, has stated that one of the first tasks of the new Defence minister should be to talk his boss (President… Read more »
Gambia: MOTIE, UNIDO Convene Committee Meeting to Set Roadmap
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation UNIDO) last Tuesday convened an… Read more »
Gambia: Network of Women in the Arts Launched
The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) in collaboration with Natcom/UNESCO The Gambia with support from the Migration and Sustainable Development in The Gambia Project… Read more »
Gambia: Hawks FC Coach - Our Vision Is to Win the League
Alieu Jagne, the head Coach of Hawks FC, has stated that his vision was to win the league. Hawks FC last won the title during the 1995/96 league season. Read more »
Gambia: Transport Service Company Staff Arraigned
Gambia Transport Service Company staff were on the 28th June, 2022, arraigned before Principal Magistrate Omar Jabang of the Kanifing Magistrates' Court and charged with neglect of… Read more »
Gambia: Coach Musa Says Steve Biko Has Better Team Than Real De Banjul
Atnant Musa, the head Coach of Steve Biko has claimed that despite Real de Banjul being a big and most organised team, his team (Steve Biko) has better players and a squad than… Read more »
Africa: Central Bank to Assume Chairmanship of AACB
The Central Bank of The Gambia has announced it will assume the rotating chairmanship of the Association of African Central Banks (AACB) this year. Read more »
Gambia: CRR - Immigration Officers Involve in Altercation
Two Gambia Immigration officers in the Central River Region (CRR) were last Saturday morning involved in a physical altercation while one of them was in uniform at Wassu Police… Read more »
Africa: Ambassador in Cuba Highlights Relevance of Expocaribe 2022 for Africa
Kujejatou K.B. Manneh, the Gambian ambassador to Cuba, highlighted the relevance of the Expocaribe 2022 International Fair for trade and cooperation relations with her country and… Read more »
Gambia: National Assembly Select Committee On GCSW Briefs Gender Minister
The National Assembly Select Committee on Gender, Children and Social Welfare ( GCSW) last Friday briefed the Minister of Gender and Children and its satellite institutions on the… Read more »
Gambia: Public Services Minister Advises Credit Union Leaders
The minister of Public Services, Administrative Reform, Policy Coordination and Delivery, Babucarr O. Joof, has urged managers of National Association of Co-Operatives Credit… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Gambia: 'Jammeh Cannot Benefit From Immunity Provisions of Constitution'
The government of The Gambia has made it outright that former President Jammeh cannot benefit from the immunity provisions of the constitution of The Gambia for the crimes he has… Read more »
Gambia: Serrekunda East Nawetan Qualifiers Begin
The Serrekunda East Sports Development Organisation (SESDO) on Friday began its 2022/2023 'nawetan' qualifiers with five fixtures already played. Read more »