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National

CDS Drammeh Tours Military Facilities

By Makutu Manneh Lieutenant General Yakuba A. Drammeh, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), on Monday 21st June 2021,...

King Of Djembe Dies Aged 70

By Hatab Nyang Reports of the demise of Mamady Keita, the famous Guinean percussionist and Djembefola, have emerged. According to international reports, Mamady who is regarded...

UNFPA Representative Calls for Action on ‘No Woman Should Die Giving...

By Ndey Sowe Kunle Adeniyi, the Country Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Gambia, has called for action to ensure that...

Education Minister Advances Reason for Stretching School Days

By: Kebba AF Touray Mrs. Claudiana Cole, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), on Wednesday appeared before the National Assembly and advanced reasons...

Petroleum Sector Generates US$32 Million

By: Kebba AF Touray The Petroleum and Energy Minister, Fafa Sanyang, has disclosed that US$32 million has been generated from the petroleum sector from 2017...

Interior Minister Updates Assembly On Largest Drug Bust at Gambia’s Seaport

By: Kebba AF Touray Gambia’s Interior Minister, Yankuba Sonko, has told the national assembly that an international bench warrant and Interpol Red Notice have been...

Councillor Jammeh, A Young Politician Who Believes in Grassroots Development

By Nelson Manneh He is the councillor for Bundung Six Junction. Christened Sulayman Jammeh, the young politician dreams to change the political narrative in The...

Former Regional Police Commissioner Testifies Before Petitions Committee

By: Kebba AF Touray Famara Jallow, a former Regional Police Commissioner for URR, has recently appeared before the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee to testify...

ECOWAS Authority Urges WAHO To Intensify Efforts In Producing Anti-COVID Vaccines

By Foroyaa Reporter The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has encouraged the West Africa...

Gambian Tailor Launches Humanitarian Project

By Mustapha Jallow Momodou Salieu Jallow, a Gambian tailor by profession, on Saturday launched a humanitarian project he called “Assist Askan-B”. The project aims to...

IEC Registers Over Half Million Voters

By Nelson Manneh The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), has issued a press release stating that it has registered five hundred and fifty-six thousand and seven...

Appointment Of Two To Judicial Service Commission Referred To Assembly Committee

 By: Kebba AF Touray The National Assembly on Tuesday referred the motion for the appointment of Mr. Sulayman Samba and Mrs. Mary Samba as members...

Lawmakers Summon Fisheries Minister

By: Kebba AF Touray Members of the National Assembly yesterday Monday 21st June 2021, summoned the Minister for Fisheries to appear before them and provide answers...

‘Amdallai’ Customs Border Post Manager Says Over D96 Million Collected as...

By: Kebba AF Touray Sulayman Sawaneh, the Customs Manager at the Amdallai Customs Border Post, has informed the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) Board and Management...

German Project to Engage 750 Gambian Students in Irregular Migration

By Mustapha Jallow The ‘Leeral’ Migration, a German based foundation that advocates against irregular migration, has set its plans to engage seven hundred and fifty...

Gambia Moves Closer To Accede To Kyoto Convention

By: Kebba AF Touray The Gambia through the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has moved closer to her accession to the Kyoto Convention of 1974. GRA organized...

President Barrow travels to Saudi Arabia on an official visit

State House, Banjul, 21st June 2021: The public is hereby informed that His Excellency, President Adama Barrow will travel to the Kingdom of Saudi...

Citizens’ Alliance Leader Calls on IEC to Extend Voter Registration Period

By Yankuba Jallow Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the presidential candidate for the Citizens’ Alliance (CA) party has called on the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to extend...

4 Years On: Family of Kanilai Man Killed By ECOMIG Soldiers...

By Mustapha Jallow A herdsman family has on Friday renewed call for justice after the ECOMIG soldiers shot him to death during a peaceful protest...

President Barrow joins West African counterparts at the 59th Ordinary Session...

State House, Banjul, 20th June 2021: H.E President Adama Barrow attended the 59th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and...