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Tribunal Overrules UTG’s Objections in Dismissed Lecturers’ Case 

By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The Kanifing Industrial Tribunal has dismissed the preliminary objections raised by the University of The Gambia (UTG) and its Acting Registrar,...

As Climate Risks Grow, Gambia Struggles to Adapt

By Nelson Manneh The Gambia, one of Africa’s smallest nations, is on the front lines of climate change, facing worsening droughts, floods, and erratic rainfall.  Despite...

Cement Shortage in Gambia Linked to Delays at Banjul Port

By Assan Bah A recent cement shortage that sent prices soaring and disrupted construction projects in parts of the Greater Banjul Area and the West...

DPP Continues Cross-examining Ousainou Bojang in Police Shooting Case

By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx) The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) continued his cross-examination of Ousainou Bojang today as the trial of the September 12, 2023,...

Parliament Considers Clause for Immediate Discharge of Accused Person

By Kebba AF Touray The National Assembly continued its deliberations on the Criminal Procedure Bill 2022 on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with the bill advancing...

Constitutional Matters Committee Recommends Ten Years of Imprisonment for Fraud Dealings

By Kebba AF Touray The Human Rights and Constitutional Matters Committee of the National Assembly has recommended ten years of imprisonment for persons liable and...

DLEA-G Lays Foundation Stone to Construct Correction, Rehabilitation Centre for Victims...

By Nelson Manneh  The Drug Law Enforcement Agency-The Gambia (DLEA-G) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, laid the foundation stone for the construction of a rehabilitation,...

Police Investigating Alleged Murder in Brufut Heights

By Nelson Manneh The Gambia Police Force is investigating a suspected murder in Brufut Heights, following the discovery of the body of a retired banker,...

Gambia Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality at UN Ministerial Meeting

By Sarjo M. Camara, Reporting from New York At a high-level United Nations gathering in New York, Gambia’s Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare,...

WHEN WILL THE MINISTER OF FINANCE DELIVER A STATEMENT ON THE...

It is important to emphasise that having estimates of income and expenditure in the appropriation document of the country is not enough. How much...

WHAT NEXT FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL BUILDING/MAKING PROCESS

It is not enough to issue a press release to postpone the session on the second reading of a bill aimed at the promulgation...

Banjul North MP Elected West Africa Bloc Representative 

By Nelson Manneh Honourable Modou Lamin B. Bah, the National Assembly Member for Banjul North, has been elected as the West Africa Bloc Representative (English-speaking...

Jigeeni Half-Die Unites Banjulians with Inaugural Quranic Competition

Banjul witnessed an extraordinary celebration of faith and community spirit on Saturday as Jigeeni Half-Die United hosted its inaugural Quranic Competition and Awards Ceremony...

China’s Wang Yi Calls for Global Support for Africa’s Self-Reliance &...

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the international community to support Africa in forging a path of self-reliant development, emphasizing that the continent’s...

Gambian Media Leaders Call for Gender Equality

By Ndey Sowe Women across the globe marked International Women's Day 2025 on Saturday, March 8, under the theme 'Accelerate Action,' calling for urgent progress...

GRA Trains Officers to Boost Trade Efficiency

By Mustapha Jallow At least 20 staff members of the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) have commenced a four-day intensive training aimed at enhancing customs efficiency...

From Desperation to Inspiration: Back Way Returnee Pioneers Free Skills Training...

By Nelson Manneh Buba Saidykhan, a Gambian youth who once risked everything on the perilous back way journey to Europe, is now striving to establish...

Internal Auditor Alleges Unjustifiable D300,000 Payment to Mayor of Banjul

By Makutu Manneh Assan A. Jallow, an internal auditor at the Banjul City Council (BCC), testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry, claiming that...

Prison Authorities Deny Holding Inmates Beyond Their Sentences in Mile 2

By Mariama Marong Prison authorities have denied holding prison inmates beyond the term of imprisonment. Information received by Foroyaa allege that some inmates at Mile II...

GAF Announces Passing of Brig. Gen. Bora Colley

By Hatab Nyang In a press release to the general public, The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has regrettably announced the passing of Brigadier General Bora...