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 At least 100 killed in terrorist attack in Barsalogho, Burkina Faso

By Biran Gaye Terrorists on Saturday killed at least 100 villagers in the community of Barsalogho, Burkina Faso, becoming the latest target of several terrorist...

NHRC holds forum on rights of older people

By Amadou Manjang  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday at Senegambia Beach Hotel in Kololi, held a Stakeholder Forum on the Promotion of...

WCI Forum Briefs Entrepreneurs Ahead of Business Forum

By Assan Bah The World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum in partnership with the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), on Thursday 29 August 2024,...

Officials, Advocates Call for Sustainable Management of Trees 

By Madiba Singhateh As one of the environment advocates said, "it is one thing to plant a tree, but is another to keep the tree",...

More Councillors Admit Receiving Honorarium

By Makutu Manneh Former and present serving Councillors of Brikama Area Council (BAC) continue to admit before Commissioners of the Local Government Commission of Inquiry,...

Fisherfolks receive safety gears from GMA

By Amadou Manjang The Fishermen Association of the Gambia on Thursday received safety gears from The Gambia Maritime Administration at Bijilo. The donated safety gears comprise...

DID THE GOVERNMENT CONDUCT SUFFICIENT CONSULTATION ON THE SANYANG DEEP SEA...

The Government of The Gambia needs to study the contracts it signs before doing so due to the numerous cases it lost due to...

SEARCHING FOR THE SOURCE OF SCARCITY OF SOME DRUGS

The availability, accessibility and affordability of drugs to cure illnesses must be of primary concern to the government and those stakeholders in the private...

WHO Declares Mpox Global Health Emergency

By Nelson Manneh The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday 14th August 2024 declared mpox outbreak in parts of Africa as a public health emergency...

TANGO Concludes Capacity Building Training for 22 CSOs

By Amadou Manjang The Association of Non- Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO) concluded a six-day capacity-building training for 22 Civil Society Organisations in Sindola, Kanilai on Saturday.  The...

3 Drivers, Others in Custody for Alleged Drug Trafficking 

By Nelson Manneh  The Drug Law Enforcement Agency-The Gambia has recently apprehended and detained three drivers for alleged trafficking and possession of prohibited and controlled...

“Majority of Gambians in Strong Support of New Constitution,” Afrobarometer Reveals

By Nelson Manneh  Afrobarometer Round 10 data released last week Friday, 23rd August 2024, states that the majority of Gambians are interested and in strong...

Ombudsman Presents 2021, 2022 Activity Reports to President Barrow 

By Makutu Manneh Officials from the Ombudsman office, last week Friday, 23rd August 2024, presented its 2021 and 2022 activity reports to President Adama Barrow...

Gam Petroleum Operating Without License, Says General Manager 

By Kebba AF Touray Mr. Yero Jallow, the General Manager (GM) of Gam Petroleum, said his institution has since its inception been operating without a...

IS THERE FREE MEDICAL CARE IN THE GAMBIA?

The high cost of medication is pushing many Gambians to rely on herbal medicine. This has compelled Foroyaa to review the health for all...

A CONSTITUTION IS NOT A PARTISAN INSTRUMENT

When the Coalition won the election in December 2016 people envisaged many reforms. The president elect stood as an independent candidate and the agenda...

Press Release: Gambia Milling Corporation is here for you.

FOR RELEASE:Week commencing Monday, August 26 2024Banjul, The Gambia GMC Flour: Commitment to Availability, Quality and Excellence Gambia Milling Corporation (GMC) is The Gambia’s premier flour...

The Creed for Maintaining Good Dental Hygiene

By Nelson Manneh From an ancient tool to a modern way of improving oral health, chewing sticks have proven to be an effective tool for...

Bar Concludes Training on Human Rights for Young Lawyers

By Kebba AF Touray The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) on Wednesday, 21st August 2024, concluded two-day training for 20 young lawyers. The training was aimed equipping...

Magistrate Krubally Places D12 Million Bond on Man Accused of Stealing

By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) Principal Magistrate Muhammed Krubally of the Banjul Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to one Modou Lamin Baldeh standing trial for stealing...