Commission Urges Government to Investigate, Suspend, Prosecute State Agents Accused of...
By Assan Bah
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government to investigate, suspend and prosecute state agents found wanting for maltreating...
NHRC chairperson details govt’s long silence over attempts to repeal anti-FGM...
By Momodou Jarju
The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Emmanuel Daniel Joof has detailed The Gambia Government’s long silence over attempts to...
Anti-FGM campaigners say parents can decide for their children, but not...
By Momodou Jarju
Amid growing debate on the proposed women’s amendment bill, opponents of female genital mutilation (FGM) have informed the national assembly joint committee...
FGM Survivor Challenges Colleagues To Speak Out
By Momodou Jarju
A survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) Isatou Dea Sawaneh has recently challenged fellow survivors to speak out while participating at the...
GRA Signs Agreement with Canadian Company to Boost Economic Growth
By Mustapha Jallow
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sogema Technologies, a Canadian-based company operating in over...
GRA, Social Security Sign Partnership Agreement
By Mustapha Jallow
Officials of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) and Social Security Housing and Finance Corporation (SSHFC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Chief Justice Advocates for Resolving Disputes Out of Court
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow on Friday continued his advocacy for disputes to be resolved out of court through Alternative Dispute...
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...
