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NHRC Trains Security Officers on Int’l Humanitarian Law, SGBV
By Assan Bah
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced a four-day training for law enforcement officers on human rights, and international humanitarian law...
Former Local Government Official Testifies on Alleged Financial Misconduct in Kerewan
By Makutu Manneh
A retired assistant accounting officer from the Barra sub-treasury has testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, detailing financial irregularities and...
CSOs urged IEC to develop regulations on ‘hidden campaigns’ on election...
Amadou Manjang
In a joint Statement, the Gambia Participates and Elections Watch Committee (EWC) has recommended that the IEC consider developing regulations on hidden campaigns...
Foundation Donates Over D9M in Gifts to Gambians Ahead of Ramadan
By Mustapha Jallow
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, business mogul and CEO of GACH Global, Abubakary Jawara, through his Foundation, on Monday, 24 February...
Gov’t Validates Report to Strengthen Local Governance & Inclusive Development
By Assan Bah
The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs (MoLRGRA), and the Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities (GALGA), with support from...
Gov’t, ITC Launch Project to Promote Tourism & Creative Industries
By Assan Bah
The Gambia government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the International Trade Centre (ITC) has launched a project to...
IMF: Difficulty in Land Acquisition Thwarts Private Investment
By Kebba AF Touray
A recent Technical Assistance report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that difficulties in land acquisition are hindering private...
Kerewan Council Staff Admit Withdrawing Public Funds Without Documentation
By Makutu Manneh
Two former staff of the Kerewan Area Council have admitted withdrawing large sums of money from the council’s bank accounts without supporting...
Former Local Government Official Testifies on Alleged Financial Misconduct in Kerewan
By Makutu Manneh
A retired assistant accounting officer from the Barra sub-treasury has testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, detailing financial irregularities and...
Gambian Police Refute Claims of ASP Binta Njie’s Arrest
By Nelson Manneh
The Gambia Police Force has denied reports that Assistant Superintendent Binta Njie was arrested or interrogated over a social media post.
In a...
MOJ Trains Partners on Reporting International Convention on the Protection of...
By Nelson Manneh
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) on Tuesday 25 February 2025 commenced training with partners on how to report under the International Convention...
Parliament to Ratify Visa Exemption Agreement with UAE
By Kebba AF Touray
The Gambian Parliament is set to consider a motion to ratify a visa exemption agreement between The Gambia and the United...
Meet Angelic Isatou Mendy, Winner of 2025 Gambia Teachers Award
By Nelson Manneh
The strive for quality education and helping students to identify their talents has made Ms. Angelic Isatou Mendy stand out as...
African Development Bank Delegation Visits The Gambia to Assess Development Progress
By Fatou Cham, communications officer
A delegation of seven Executive Directors from the African Development Bank (AfDB) arrived in The Gambia this week for a...
Gambian Youths Confront Senegalese Soldiers Over Border Trade
By Louise Jobe & Mustapha Jallow
Tensions flared along the Gambian-Senegalese border recently as Gambian youths confront Senegalese soldiers over the transportation of goods into...
Bakary S. Jarju Elected as Masembeh Ward Councillor
By Assan Bah
Bakary S. Jarju of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has been elected as the new Councillor for the Massembeh Ward in the...
300 Thousand Metres of Sediment Lost Annually on Gambia’s Coastline
By Kebba AF Touray
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its technical assistance report on the Gambia, indicated that an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 meters...
Madam Ndow Wins 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
By Nelson Manneh
Madam Isatou Ndow, Vice Principal of the School of Education at Gambia College, has been honored with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award....
Gambian Authorities Warn Bars & Restaurants Over Drug Activity
By Nelson Manneh
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency, The Gambia (DLEAG), has issued a strong warning to bars, restaurants, and nightclub owners following a violent...
Ministry of Higher Education Awards Scholarships to 2025 Teacher Prize Winners
By Nelson Manneh
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology has announced scholarships for all winners of the 2025 Teacher Prize, enabling them...
