Gambia
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:10:54 GMTHigh Court Denies 'Notorious' Jungler Sanna Manjang Bail
[The Point] The High Court of The Gambia, presided over by Justice Sidi K. Jobarteh, yesterday refused bail to alleged Jungler operative Sanna Manjang and ordered the State to file an indictment.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:11:22 GMTNothing Can Stop Me From Running for 2029 Elections - - Sonko
[The Point] The "Martyrs' Day", commemorating the victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024, provided Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko the opportunity to deliver a two-pronged speech: an urgent appeal for internal cohesion within ...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:10:13 GMTUDP Victory Is Victory of All Gambians - Lawyer Darboe
[The Point] The leader and secretary general of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has declared that his victory come the 2026 presidential election is victory for all the people of The Gambia.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:12:37 GMTJuka Jabang Honoured With GWCC Lifetime Achievement Award
[The Point] Mrs Juka Jabang, a pioneering figure in The Gambia's civil service and a long-serving advocate for women's empowerment, was on Friday honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Gambia Women's Chamber of Commerce (GWCC...
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:09:39 GMTFinance Ministry Borrow From CBG to Settle Karpowership Debt - Minister
[The Point] In a candid appearance on West Coast Radio's Coffee Time with Peter Gomez, Finance Minister Seedy Keita rebutted claims over the widely debated Karpowership arrears, breaking down what he called a simple issue that has been misunderstood.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:09:39 GMTNHRC Chairperson Urges Renewed Commitment to Justice, Dignity
[The Point] The chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Emmanuel Daniel Joof, has called for deeper national commitment to justice, equality, and human dignity as The Gambia on Monday joined the rest of the world to commemorate In...
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:16:42 GMTGovt Targets Economic Stability, Growth As 2026 Budget Priorities
[The Point] The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, has unveiled the introductory outlook of the 2026 Budget, painting a picture of cautious optimism as the global economy slows but The Gambia pushes forward with renewed econ...
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:16:42 GMTGovt Rolls Out Landmark Machinery to Modernise Agriculture
[The Point] The National Food Security Processing and Marketing Corporation (NFSPMC) on Friday launched motorised groundnut screening machines and digital payment devices in a landmark effort to modernise the country's groundnut value chain.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:57 GMTSadibou Kamaso to Contest for GFF Presidency
[The Point] Sadibou Kamaso is set to contest for The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) presidency next year.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:57 GMTGunjur Utd, Real De Banjul Fire Blank in Pre-Season Friendly
[The Point] Gunjur United and Real de Banjul on Saturday fired blank in a pre-season friendly match.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:57 GMTBox Bi Crowned Champions of Manjai Knockout
[The Point] Box Bi FC were on Friday crowned champions of the 2025 Manjai 'nawettan' knockout.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:56 GMTGood Morning Mr President - A Time for Justice, Act On TRRC Findings
[The Point] Mr President, The Gambia's path to healing and reconciliation requires making sure that every crime committed during the Jammeh-era are accounted for. It is evident that the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission's (TRRC) findin...
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:55 GMTQnet Launches Anti-Fraud Drive With Media Workshop, Product Showcase
[The Point] QNET, the global lifestyle and wellness company, staged two major events in The Gambia last week as part of its campaign to dispel long-standing misconceptions about its operations.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:55 GMTGambian Herdsmen Embark On Netherlands Study Tour
[The Point] Two Gambian herdsmen are currently in the Netherlands for a two-week study tour on improved livestock husbandry. The initiative was made possible through the support of Mr Alieu Sowe, former president of Fulbe Africa, in partnership with ...
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:55 GMTPolice Continue Strengthening Daily Visibility Patrols Nationwide
[The Point] The Gambia Police Force continues strengthening daily visibility patrols across the country as part of sustained efforts to enhance public safety, deter criminal activity, and reinforce police presence within communities. The intensified ...
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:54 GMT3 Arrested for Illegal Logging in LRR
[The Point] At least three forest intruders have recently been apprehended during a joint security operation in Lower River Region.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:54 GMTBeakanyang Concludes Inter-Community Dialogue On SGBV/FGM
[The Point] As part of its Gender Promotion Initiative (GPI 0.2) supported activities, Beakanyang with UNFPA funding through TANGO recently concluded three-days inter-community dialogues on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Jimara District o...
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:53 GMTEx-Barrow Ally Forms New Party, Vows to Rejuvenate Economy
[The Point] The leader of Alliance for Progressive Citizens (APC) Modou Lamin Sima, has pledged to revitalise The Gambia's economy if elected, focusing on job creation, local business promotion, and agricultural development.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:12:52 GMTMinister Reaffirms Govt Support As GPU Awards Journalists
[The Point] The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting ongoing law reforms that promote media freedom and responsibility; while strengthening institutiona...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:47 GMTLate Njuga Lift Sesdo Knockout Cup Trophy
[The Point] Late Njuga on Saturday lifted the 2025 Yonna Islamic Micro Finance-sponsored-Serrekunda East knockout cup trophy.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:47 GMTWomen & Society / 'I Left to Find a Better Life - But I Almost Lost My Own: a Gambian Woman's Harrowing Backway Journey'
[The Point] In a quiet corner of her family compound in The Gambia, Rohey M. Bah sits surrounded by the gentle clucking of chickens and the fresh scent of her vegetable garden. Her smile is warm, but her eyes carry a heaviness, a reminder of the long...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:46 GMT10-Man Gunjur Daze Brikama On Spot-Kick to Reach West Coast Region Zonal Semis
[The Point] Ten (10) men Gunjur on Sunday stunned Brikama 5-4 on post-match penalty shootouts after regular time ended 1-1 in their quarter-final match played at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium to reach the 2025\2026 West Coast Region zonal football...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:46 GMTWCR Zonal Tourney - Little Magician Dawda Sowe Receives Player of Match Award
[The Point] Little magician; Dawda Sowe has received the most outstanding Player of the Match Award for Gunjur in their quarter-final victory over Brikama in the 2025\2026 West Coast Region zonal football tournament.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:45 GMTPathmothers Marks First Anniversary With Launching Awards Commemoration
[The Point] Pathmothers, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering young and single mothers, celebrated its first anniversary with a launching awards commemoration marked by inspiring speeches, cultural performances, and renewed commitments to...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:45 GMTView Festival Returns With Call for National Unity
[The Point] View Entertainment has announced the second edition of the View Festival, scheduled for 6 December at Serrekunda East Park. Organisers say this year's event is more than a cultural celebration; it is a national call for unity at a time wh...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:45 GMTModou Turo Darboe Launches Free Ambulance Service to Boost Emergency Healthcare in Km
[The Point] Philanthropist Modou Turo Darboe has unveiled a new free ambulance service to serve communities across Bakau, Kotu, Manjang, Kololi, Kanifing, Fajara, Old Jeshwang, and Serrekunda--marking a significant step forward in emergency healthcar...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:44 GMTVessels Involved in Black Sea Incident Not Registered in Gambia - GMA
[The Point] The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) issues this statement to correct inaccurate media reports concerning the vessels VIRAT (IMO 9257979) and KAIROS (IMO 9426439), which were involved in an incident in the Black Sea on 28th November, ...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:44 GMTTalib Submits Documents to IEC, Vows to Rescue Gambia
[The Point] Following the successful submission of the Unite for Nation, Integrity, Transformation and Equality for documents to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) for registration, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, leader of the Unite Movement for Chang...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:43 GMTArrest Links Sanna Manjang With Arms, Timber Trafficking
[The Point] A Senegalese official who wished not to be named by this medium has revealed that Sanna Manjang, an alleged notorious 'jungler' who fled to The Gambia 2016 after ex-president Yahya Jammeh was defeated by Barrow has been found a refuge in ...
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:17:43 GMTBarrow Calls for Honest Teaching of African Warriors' History in Colonial Wars
[The Point] At the solemn commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the 'Thiaroye Massacre' of World War II veterans in Senegal, His Excellency President Adama Barrow, commended his Senegalese counterpart President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the Govern...