7 Die, Scores Missing As Migrant Boat Capsizes Off the Gambia Coast
Leadership
At least seven people have been confirmed dead, while many others remained missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia, the government has… Read more »
2025 - A Prelude to an Election Year
The Point
The year, 2025, was by all accounts, quite an eventful year. Apart from being the prelude to the presidential election year, which usually has its own dynamics, we witnessed many… Read more »
Protecting Forests Is Protecting Africa's Agrifood Systems [guest column]
allAfrica
Recently in The Gambia, the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission gathered to reflect on the bonds between people and the forest landscapes that sustain them. The meeting took… Read more »
All You Need to Know About Afcon 2025
The Point
The continent's best footballers are preparing to descend on Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) as the finals are held over Christmas and New Year for the first… Read more »
University of Gambia Renames Faculty After Adesina
Premium Times
President Adama Barrow unveiled a plaque on Wednesday formally designating the faculty as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Read more »
Tobacco Watchdog Team Re-Trained to Counter Industry Interference
The Point
Members of The Gambia Tobacco Industry Monitoring Team have undergone a refresher capacity-building training aimed at strengthening surveillance, intelligence sharing, and… Read more »
Tostan Sparks Rural Revolution - Ending Child Marriage, Stopping Open Defecation & Building Democracy
The Point
Tostan, an international NGO operating in the upper and central parts of the country has been credited with bringing remarkable social transformation to communities across the two… Read more »
Reflections From the Africa-United Arab Emirates Economic Forum On a Secure Legal Framework for Investment in Africa
The Point
The Africa-UAE Economic Forum in Dubai on Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th December 2025, convened at a critical moment in Africa's economic trajectory. With capital seeking… Read more »
High Visa Overstay Rates Causes U.S. Travel Restrictions for Gambia - Foreign Affairs Minister
The Point
Sering Modou Njie, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Gambians Abroad, has said the US cites The Gambia's high visa overstay rates (12.7% for B-1/B-2 and 38.79% for F, M, and J… Read more »
Tribute to Mr Ousman Sillah, a Lawyer of Formidable Intellect and a Fearless Defender of the Rule of Law
The Point
Yesterday morning, on 23 December 2025, I woke up to the sad news that lawyer Alhaji Ousman Sillah was no more. Just over a year ago in August 2024, I wrote a tribute to Lady… Read more »
Govt Yet to Confirm Reported Tragic Deaths of 190 Migrants - Trade Minister
The Point
The Minister for Trade, Industry, Employment and Regional Integration Mod K. Ceesay, has said the government of The Gambia is yet to officially confirm reports of the tragic deaths… Read more »
Dune Lounge Opens At Turntable, Introducing Turkish Grill Cuisine and Lifestyle Dining
The Point
A new dining and lifestyle venue, Dune Lounge - Smoke · Grill · Lounge, has officially opened at Turntable, bringing the traditions of Turkish grill cuisine into a… Read more »
GPF, TMT Snatch 1st Win in Women's League One
The Point
The Gambia Police Force ladies and Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) have both secured their first wins in the 2025/26 Gambia Football Federation Women's League Division. Read more »
Darboe Urges Gambians to Vote UDP for Responsive Governance in 2026
The Point
Lawyer A.N.M. Ousainou Darboe, Secretary General and leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has called on Gambians to make a life-changing decision and vote for the UDP in the… Read more »
Minister Reaffirms Govt Support As GPU Awards Journalists
The Point
The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting ongoing law reforms that promote media… Read more »
