Ombudsman’s Office Recommends More Voter Education
By: Kebba AF Touray
The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), to undertake adequate voter education in subsequent elections.
The...
UNDP Launches 2023/24 Human Development Report
By Assan Bah
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in collaboration with the Gambia government and partners, on Wednesday 15 May 2024,launched the Human Development Report...
ActionAid The Gambia recommends amendments in Nutrition Bill
ActionAid The Gambia on Thursday made two recommendations to the Nutrition Bill 2023 for consideration by the National Assembly Select Committee on Health, Disaster,...
President Barrow Tours Gambian Owned Agribusinesses
By Makutu Manneh
G-Farms Limited, a Gambian-owned agribusiness farm in Gunjur Sambuya, was recently visited by President Adama Barrow, giving the management of the farm...
DLEAG Arrests 13 Suspects with Alleged Prohibited Drugs
By Nelson Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency - The Gambia (DLEAG) said they have recently arrested thirteen people with suspected cannabis sativa and other...
President Barrow Promises to Support Women’s Federation Market in Brusubi
Makutu Manneh
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has promised the Gambia Women’s Federation Market located in Brusubi Phase Two that he will provide them with the...
GPU Welcomes Sentencing of Ousman Sonko Over Torture of Journalists
(Banjul, 15 May, 2024) - The Gambia Press Union (GPU) welcomes today’s verdict and sentencing of former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Switzerland to a 20-year prison...
African Commission Commences 79th Ordinary Session in Gambia
By: Kebba AF Touray
The African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) on Tuesday, 14 May, 2024, commenced its 79th Ordinary Session, currently underway in Banjul,...
AWAAG Trains Stakeholders on Animal Welfare
By Sariba Manneh
Animal Welfare Advocates Association of The Gambia (AWAAG) has called on stakeholders to have social and behavioral communication change towards animals, because...
Action-Aid International Validates Climate Induced Migration Document
By Madiba Singhateh
Action Aid International - The Gambia, an international non-governmental organisation together with Action Aid Italy, on Friday, 10 May 2024, validated the...
Two Arrested for Alleged Possession of ‘Kush’
By Louise Jobe
Agents of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) from Kanifing have arrested two individuals between the ages of 22 and 25 in Bundung...
Koffi Annan Institute Trains Security Forces on Child Protection
By Louise Jobe
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Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC) on Monday, 13 May 2024 commenced a two-week training program for forty-three participants from...
ECOWAS Commission Donates Tricycles to Environment Ministry
By Madiba Singhateh
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has handed over 20 tricycles to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural...
WAVE Organises Public Lecture on Transitional Justice
By Mustapha Jallow
Women's Association for Women and Victims Empowerment (WAVE) and its partners on Friday, 10 May 2024 held a public lecture on transitional...
NHRC Advises Enforcement, Implementation of Anti-Corruption Act, NAO Recommendations
By Assan Bah
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised the Government of the Gambia to enforce the Anti-Corruption Act 2023 and to implement...
Gambia, Cuba to Celebrate 45th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
On May 19, Gambia and Cuba will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations, a historic date for both sister...
Police Sergeant Testifies in Gorgi Sowe’s Attempted Murder Trial
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Omar Drammeh, a police sergeant working at the Anti-Crime Unit of the Gambia Police Force on Monday testified in Gorgi Sowe’s...
Gambia, Senegal to hold trade talks in July
The two ministers responsible for trade in The Gambia and Senegal have agreed to meet in the Senegalese town of Sally in July 2024. ...
St Francis Schools to Resume School Today
By Nelson Manneh
Sangmarie Correa, the Principal of St Francis Senior Secondary School has on Sunday evening informed Foroyaa that their various schools will resume...
African Commission to Hold Panel Deliberation on FGM
By: Kebba AF Touray
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has unveiled that as part of its upcoming ordinary session,it will be...
