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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
National Assembly Approves Tougher Penalties for Cattle Theft
By Kebba AF Touray
The Gambia’s National Assembly has approved stricter penalties for cattle theft, reinforcing efforts to deter livestock-related crimes.
Lawmakers made this decision on...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women’s Day is established to focus on how far gender relations have improved to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women. That is...
WILL TRANSPORT FARES INCREASE OR REMAIN THE SAME?
The unilateral increase in transport fares by commercial drivers has compelled Foroyaa to contact the president of the Gambia Transport Union (GTU), Mr Omar...
Second Reading of Constitution Bill Delayed Until June
By Kebba AF Touray
The second reading of the Constitution (Promulgation) Bill, 2024, originally scheduled for later this month, has been postponed until June, the...
NPP Councillor Abandons Post, Forcing By-Election in Half Die Ward
By Nelson Manneh
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has scheduled a by-election for April 26, 2025, to fill the vacant Half Die Ward council seat...
Stakeholders Renew Commitment to Gender Equality
Amadou Manjang
During the celebration of International Women’s Day, stakeholders have reaffirmed their dedication to advancing gender equality. This year’s theme, ‘Accelerate Action for Gender...
Ousainou Bojang Questioned in Court over Police Shootings, Leaked Nude Video
By Kemeseng Sanneh (Kexx)
Ousainou Bojang, the man accused of killing two police officers and leaving a policewoman with life-threatening injuries, faced cross-examination on Friday...
HAS CONSENSUS BEEN BUILT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND THE DRIVERS ON INCREASE...
Unions and associations of stakeholders are designed to enable a government to have organised negotiation partners so that the public will not be subjected...
SECOND READING OF CONSTITUTION (PROMULGATION) BILL POSTPONED
The constitution building/making process is at a crossroads. The 27th of March 2025 was scheduled for the second reading.
In 2020, the National Assembly members...
Second Reading of Constitution Bill Delayed Until June
By Kebba AF Touray
The second reading of the Constitution (Promulgation) Bill, 2024, originally scheduled for later this month, has been postponed until June, the...
