• Muslim Hands <b>Gambia</b> donates over D700K worth of foodstuffs to orphans - The Point

  Mar 21, 2025 | 18:35 pm

  In a heartfelt initiative to uplift orphans and their families during the sacred month of Ramadan, Muslim Hands-The Gambia, in collaboration with ...

• Road to 2026 - Cote d'Ivoire Boss Fa&#xE9; Calls for Vigilance in World Cup Qualfiers

  Mar 21, 2025 | 09:58 am

  [RFI] Cote d'Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé warned his squad to maintain their focus as they search for six points over the next five days in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia.

• Debutant Lenkupae Scores At the Death As Harambee Stars Stage Stunning Comeback

  Mar 21, 2025 | 07:59 am

  [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Substitute William Lenkupae scored a 95th minute goal on his debut, as Harambee Stars staged a stunning comeback to draw 3-3 with Gambia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

• Judiciary Rejects Afrobarometer Survey Findings

  Mar 20, 2025 | 17:27 pm

  [Foroyaa] The Gambia's judiciary has rejected allegations made in the recent Afrobarometer survey, particularly those accusing judges and magistrates of widespread corruption. The survey, which revealed that 43% of Gambians believe most or all judges are corrupt, has sparked a[…]

• Does the Constitution Make Provision for the Election of Chiefs?

  Mar 20, 2025 | 17:26 pm

  [Foroyaa] During their consultation in drafting a new constitution, the members of the Constitutional Review Commission of 1995 were informed that chieftaincy in Ghana and Nigeria was different from that in The Gambia. In Ghana and Nigeria, the former kings[…]

• Detention Without Trial Is Impunity and a Traversty of Justice

  Mar 20, 2025 | 17:26 pm

  [Foroyaa] The Gambian nation should hang its head in shame that someone who voluntarily submitted himself to justice has been denied justice in cold blood. Bora Colley has been in detention since 24th August, 2024.

• Kanilai Ferry Starts Operations in April, Minister Explains Delay

  Mar 20, 2025 | 13:06 pm

  [The Point] The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, revealed before the National Assembly on Wednesday that the Kanilai ferry which is under maintenance will start operations in the second week of April.

• CSO Coalition Demands Reinstatement of Diaspora Voting

  Mar 20, 2025 | 13:05 pm

  [The Point] Civil Society Organistions such as Gambia Participates, Election Watch Committee and Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice are calling for the reintroduction of Clause 14 into the Elections Bill 2021, which was removed by the National[…]

• Court Admits Contested Substance As Evidence Despite Defence Objections

  Mar 20, 2025 | 13:05 pm

  [The Point] In a courtroom dispute over the admissibility of crucial evidence, the High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has ruled in favor of the Prosecution, admitting a contested substance into evidence despite strong objections from the Defence.

• Former BCC Audit Chief Reveals Financial Irregularities

  Mar 20, 2025 | 13:04 pm

  [The Point] Abdoulie J. Corr, the former acting director of the internal audit unit at the Banjul City Council (BCC), provided testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI), exposing significant financial irregularities related to the launch of the[…]

• Govt Receives Dates From Saudi Arabia

  Mar 20, 2025 | 13:03 pm

  [The Point] The government of the Republic of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, on Tuesday 11th March 2025 officially received donation of twenty-five (25) tons of dates from the Kingdom of Saudi[…]

• Judiciary Expresses Disagreement With Afrobarometer Findings

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:53 pm

  [The Point] The Judiciary of The Gambia has taken note of the recent Afrobarometer report.

• Scorpions Stretch Muscle Ahead of Kenya Crunch Clash

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:52 pm

  [The Point] The Gambia senior national team are currently stretching their muscles ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Kenya on 20th March 2025.

• Banjul Central MP Urges Public Resistance Against Govt Mccarthy Square Takeover

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:51 pm

  [The Point] The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul Central, Hon. Abdoulie Njai, has expressed concerns over the government of The Gambia's abrupt decision to seize control of McCarthy Square, a historic public space in the heart of Banjul.

• Edusa Students' Delegation Calls On Vice President Jallow

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:49 pm

  [The Point] The Education Students Association (EDUSA) at the University of The Gambia (UTG) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Vice President of The Gambia, Muhammed B.S. Jallow at State House.

• Court Calls for Review of Prosecutorial Practices to Prevent Future Failures

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:48 pm

  [The Point] Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court has recommended a review of prosecutorial practices to prevent similar failures in future cases and to ensure that cases are handled efficiently and with due diligence.

• Promoting Rights of PWDs!

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:47 pm

  [The Point] The Gambia, like in most developing countries, persons with disabilities (PWDs) face significant challenges in accessing rights and opportunities, including stigma, discrimination, and limited access to education, healthcare, and employment, hindering their full participation in society.

• Former KGI MD Pa Bojang Applauds Barrow, Turo Darboe

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:42 pm

  [The Point] The former managing director of Kanilia Family Farms (KGI) has spoken about the role and responsibility of every Gambian in national development and maintenance of peace and stability.

• Political Discourse - Misguided and Toxic

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:41 pm

  [The Point] Mambanyick Njie, Deputy Ambassador Havana-Cuba

• Advancing Rights of PWDs - NCCE Ends Nationwide Stakeholder Engagement

  Mar 19, 2025 | 16:41 pm

  [The Point] The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with UNICEF through the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRP) recently wrapped up a nationwide stakeholder engagement on advancing the rights of Persons With[…]

• Harambee Stars Arrive in Abidjan Ahead of Gambia WCQ Duel

  Mar 19, 2025 | 10:50 am

  [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National football team Harambee Stars arrived in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Tuesday night ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against The Gambia on Thursday.

• Banjul Central MP Threatens Legal Action Against Government

  Mar 19, 2025 | 06:13 am

  [Foroyaa] The Member of Parliament for Banjul Central, Hon. Abdoulie Njai, has threatened legal action against the government's decision to take over McCarthy Square if ongoing negotiations fail.

• Debate On $30 Million Oil Scandal Fails to Proceed

  Mar 19, 2025 | 06:13 am

  [Foroyaa] A long-anticipated parliamentary debate on a controversial $30 million oil deal collapsed on Monday after lawmakers clashed over procedural issues, forcing an indefinite delay.

• A Special Court in Search of Funds

  Mar 18, 2025 | 11:07 am

  [JusticeInfo.net] Mariam Sankanu is a Gambian investigative journalist with Malagen, The Gambia's premier media platform specialised in investigative journalism and fact-checking. She had previously worked with African Network against Extrajudicial Killings and Enforced Disappearances, a civil society organization. Mariam is[…]

• U.S. to Impose Travel Ban On Gambian Citizens

  Mar 18, 2025 | 06:18 am

  [The Point] The United States government has planned to impose travel ban on 41 countries including The Gambia, according to Reuters.

• As Deadline Looms, NGOs Decry EU Migration Approach Against Gambians

  Mar 14, 2025 | 07:55 am

  [The Point] Non-Governmental Organisations and other human rights groups have jointly denounced the "retributive and punishing tactics" against Gambians and other asylum seekers as the block finally unveiled its long-awaited draft against affected migrants.

• Farmers in Limbo As Groundnut Purchases Are At a Standstill

  Mar 14, 2025 | 07:14 am

  [Foroyaa] Farmers in The Gambia are facing a deepening crisis as buying at groundnut buying centres, known as seccos, are at a standstill, leaving them with unsold crops and dwindling incomes.

• GFA Slams Parliament, Govt for Conniving Against Diaspora Gambians

  Mar 11, 2025 | 16:42 pm

  [The Point] The Gambia For All (GFA) in a press release has alleged that parliamentarians have connived with the Barrow administration to deprive Gambian Diaspora their voting rights.

• U.S. Citizen Fined D120,000 for 'Unlicensed Firearm' Possession

  Mar 11, 2025 | 16:40 pm

  [The Point] The Brikama Magistrates' Court presided over by Magistrate A. Fofana recently sentenced one Rickey Usumbura, a citizen of the United States of America to a fine of D120, 000 in default to serve 10 years imprisonment after pleading[…]

• Govt to Probe Death of Former Jungler Borra Colley

  Mar 11, 2025 | 16:38 pm

  [The Point] The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) announced the passing of former Brigadier General Colley, a notorious member of the former president's hit squad.

• Gambians Call for Climate Action, Including Assistance From Wealthy Countries

  Mar 11, 2025 | 13:25 pm

  [Afrobarometer] Citizens say changing weather patterns have forced adjustments in crops, water sources, livestock.