[Foroyaa] Muhammed Krubally, a lawyer by profession and the Gambia's first and only visually impaired magistrate and the Chairperson of the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD), has disclosed that the passing of the Disability Bill 2021 means upho...

[CAF] Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet says his Scorpions will be competitive at next year's TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

[Foroyaa] The Minister of Health Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh has on Wednesday 18th April 2021 declared Poliovirus Type 2 outbreak a National Public Health Emergency as two environmental samples collected from sewage sites tested positive for poliovirus...

[Foroyaa] Gambia Government said Tuesday, in working with Parliament, President Barrow hopes to come up with legislation to bring a lasting solution to the abuse and insults innocent citizens are subjected to daily on social media platforms.

[Foroyaa] Health Authorities have on Wednesday 18th August 2021 indicated that thirty-five (35) COVID-19 patients are currently on oxygen therapy.

[Foroyaa] The President of the Gambia Transport Union (GTU), Omar Ceesay, has informed all commercial drivers under his-led union to hold a sit-down strike on 13th September 2021 if the government does not fulfill their demands.

[Foroyaa] The revising courts are the final phase of the registration exercise. The Courts wanted transports but the National Assembly rejected their request. FOROYAA will monitor the outcome

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunisia were drawn with Mali, Mauritania and Gambia at the finals of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon-2021 (January 9-February 6, 2022).

[The Point] The Gambia senior national team is set to know their opponents for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations today, Tuesday 17 August 2021.

[The Point] Dr. Shamsuddin Bolatito, World Assembly of Muslim Youths (WAMY) West Africa representative during a press conference held on Saturday at International Open University (IOU) in Kanifingconfirmed that The Gambia has agreed in principle and ...

[Foroyaa] The Gambia Chinese Boxing Association on Friday 6th August 2021, organised a three-day training of trainers on technique and defence, drawing participants from The Gambia, whilst the coordinator came from Senegal.

[Foroyaa] The Gambia has over the weekend registered eight new COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to two hundred and seventy-one (271).

[Foroyaa] Officials of the West Africa Network for Peace building (WANEP), The Gambia on Monday trained fifteen (15) women from different regions across the country on political participation and leadership.

[Foroyaa] Fulbe Africa (FA), a Fulani cultural organization, Saturday 14th August 2021 organized an intercultural conference for Gambian cultural groups at a local hotel in Senegambia, West Coast Region.

[The Point] The Gambia has registered eight new COVID-19 related deaths, according to the 355th COVID-19 situation report of The Gambia for the 11th and 12th August 2021 published on 15th August 2021.

[The Point] The deputy permanent secretary (DPS) at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare has affirmed that domestic violence drastically increased in the country during the covid-19 pandemic.

[The Point] Reputable nurse and social entrepreneur, Fatoumatta Kassama, has been named winner of The Stone Circle Awards' Youth Excellence Award (YEA) 2021.

[The Point] "Supporting Horticulture sub-sector transformation is at the core of FAO's work in The Gambia" - Mustapha Ceesay, AFAOR in Charge of Programmes

[The Point] Gambian striker, Yankuba Jarju has opened his goal-scoring account in the French Championnat National (Third Division League) for Cholet during their 3-1 home win over Sete in their week-2 fixtures played at the Stade Omnisports Jean Boui...

[The Point] At least 40% of extremely poor households will benefit from a Gambia government-initiated programme and support from the World Bank in order to improve the living conditions of the poor and provide social assistance in the country.

[The Point] Dembo Karl Touray has been elected as president of Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC). Touray was elected at the committee's elective congress held at the Gunjur Daycare Centre on Saturday.

[The Point] Scorpions' winger, Ebrima Colley scored on his debut for Italian topflight side Spezia during their 3-1 away win over Pordenone in the first round of the Coppa Italia played at the Stadio G. Teghil on Friday.

[The Point] Fakebba Colley, the National Assembly Member for Kiang West, who passed away on Saturday, was laid to rest at his former residence at Nema Kunku on Monday.

[The Point] Mr. President, there is a great need to improve the transport sector and boost the market of The Gambia Transport Service Cooperation (GTSC), by having joint ventures with the Turks and Spanish to get new buses and repair main feeder road...

[The Point] Jam City, Steve Biko, Team Rihno and Gunjur United on Friday gripped their spots in the 2021 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League promotion play-off after winning their final league outings.

[The Point] President Adama Barrow on Sunday vowed to put an end to all political rallies after 4 December polls, saying he would instruct the Inspector General of Police to stop issuing permits for political meetings if he wins.

[The Point] The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), has announced it will conduct a Field Training Exercise and a Live Firing Exercise on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18 August 2021, at the Tintinba Range in Foni Kansala District, West Coast Region from 06000 h...

[The Point] West African Birds Study Association (WABSA) in collaboration with Banjul residents, on Saturday organised a day-long mangroves planting exercise in order to restore mangroves within the Banjul River and create more space as natural breed...

[The Point] Tobacco use is common among young people in The Gambia. Shisha smoking is also common in this population, and in relative terms especially among girls.

[The Point] The Imam Ratib of Banjul, Alhagie Cherno Kah, has spoken on the significance of Yawmul Ashura, 10th day of the Muslim New Year, which will be celebrated Wednesday night and Thursday morning.