Gambia
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:18:19 GMTEquatorial Guinea and Jammeh's Equation
[JusticeInfo.net] The prospect of trying former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh has grown bigger with the plan of a tribunal supported by the regional political organization ECOWAS. But there's a snag: how to get him out of his protected exile in Equat...
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:05:18 GMTEx-President Jammeh Expels Lawmaker From Former Ruling Party
[The Point] Former President Yahya Jammeh has expelled Hon. Bakary K. Badjie, the lawmaker for Foni Bintang Karanai from so-called APRC after declaring his (Badjie) intention to run for president in the 2026 presidential election.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:06:17 GMTGender Ministry Marks Int'l Zero Tolerance for FGM Day
[The Point] The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare and its development partners recently commemorated International Zero Tolerance for FGM with an event dubbed - 'Walk for Health'
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:47:23 GMTEcowas Is Still Pivotal to Steadying the Gambia's Transition
[ISS] Divisions over the latest draft constitution, which extends executive power and term limits, necessitate ECOWAS' involvement.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:37:50 GMTCreating an Enabling Environment for Media!
[The Point] Freedom of expression is a key ingredient in measuring the strength of any democracy. In essence, it is the life blood of any thriving democracy.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:35:09 GMTBakau - Former NCP Stronghold
[The Point] Sir Dawda Jawara, former president of The Gambia, was popular in Bakau Constituency, especially Bakau Dinkokono, where most of his supporters used to live. Blue flags could be seen flying over the compounds of his supporters.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:25:48 GMTPolice Say Former Pro Not Arrested, Interrogated
[The Point] The former Public Relations Officer of The Gambia Police Force, Binta Njie Jatta, has not been arrested or subjected to interrogation, according to police.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:25:27 GMTSamaritan Jawara Donates Ramadan Food Items Worth Over D9m
[The Point] Abubakary Jawara, a prominent business tycoon and renowned philanthropist, and the Chief Executive Officer of GACH Global, through his foundation has once again demonstrated his generosity by making a remarkable donation of food items to ...
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:17:10 GMTEcowas Still Pivotal to Steadying Gambia's Transition Amid Divisions Over New Draft Constitution
[Daily Maverick] Divisions over the latest draft constitution, which extends executive power and term limits, necessitate the involvement of the Economic Community of West African States.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:22 GMTEU to Expedite Deportation of Irregular Gambian Migrants
[The Point] The European Union (EU) under its new "Migration and Asylum Pact" is currently pushing for urgent changes in order to expedite the deportation of failed Gambian asylum seekers and other undocumented migrants presently living within the bl...
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:39:15 GMTUDP Condemns Arrest of Luis Boutanos, Calls for 'Immediate' Release
[The Point] The United Democratic Party (UDP) strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Luis Boutanos, a Gambian citizen, on 17th February 2025, for expressing his frustration with the Barrow Government's governance of The Gambia. Mr. Boutanos' arrest, rep...
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:55 GMTDr Ceesay Vows to Strengthen Cross-Border Communication Between Gambia and Guinea-Bissau
[The Point] Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister for Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has vowed to strengthen cross-border communication between the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau as he welcomed Bissau Communications minister to The Gambia.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:10 GMTBarrow Inaugurates First High Voltage Energy Infrastructure Project in Salaji
[The Point] President Adama Barrow yesterday presided over the inauguration of the country's first high voltage flagship energy infrastructure project at a colourful ceremony held at Salaji.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:31:55 GMTCuba President Congratulates Gambia On 60th Independence Anniversary
[The Point] H.E. President Miguel Diaz Canel Bermudez, president of the Republic of Cuba, has congratulated The Gambia on the nation's Diamond Jubilee independence anniversary, saying "Cuba is very grateful for the continued support and solidarity" n...
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:06 GMTGRA Inks MOU With Agib Bank to Boost Revenue Collection
[The Point] Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) under the leadership of the Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with one of Gambia's leading commercial banks, Agib Bank, to boost revenue generation for govern...
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:37:26 GMTSheriffo Bojang Ends Gunjur Utd Miserable Run in 2nd Division
[The Point] Striker Sheriffo Bojang alias Fixer has ended Gunjur United miserable run in the 2024\2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:34:27 GMTHealth and Security Concerns of Gambians
[The Point] The people have spoken loud and clear about their health and security concerns. Those who stay unconcerned will be concerned when their family members become affected by the recent waves of crime and imports of fake medicines and contamin...
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:24:34 GMTTapha Manneh Becomes Latest Coach to Resign At BEA Mountain
[Liberian Investigator] Gambian coach Tapha Manneh has stepped down as Head Coach of Liberian First Division club Bea Mountain. Manneh took over from Robert Lartey at the start of the season, signing a lucrative two-season contract with a mandate to ...
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:11:55 GMTAre the Gambian People Aware of the Terms and Conditions for Employment in Saudi Arabia?
[Foroyaa] Foroyaa has gathered so far that Spain is interested in getting farm workers while Saudi Arabia is interested in getting domestic workers as a start and skilled workers to follow later. It is indicated that they are to be paid 200 dollars a...
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:02:47 GMTGambian Bakers Temporarily Agree to Keep Bread Prices At D10 After Strike
[Foroyaa] After a brief strike that led to a bread shortage in parts of Banjul and the Kanifing Municipality, the Gambia Bakers Association on Monday agreed to temporarily maintain the price of bread at 10 dalasis (D10) following talks with the Minis...
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:53:47 GMTGFF Prexy Bajo Patronises Mandinaba Sports Committee With Cash, Trophy
[The Point] In another show of magnanimity, leadership and patronage, the President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) recently handed D45, 000.00, a giant trophy, gold and silver medals to Mandinaba Sports Committee.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:48:31 GMTMajor Drugs Bust in Foni As Eight Suspects Arrested With Unlicensed Guns
[The Point] The Gambia's Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) has achieved a significant milestone in combating drug-related and illicit activities nationwide, resulting in the apprehension of eight suspects and the confiscation of unlicensed firearms...
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:44:57 GMTKAC Ex-CEO Admits Flouting Procurement Regulations
[The Point] Erstwhile CEO of the Kerewan Area Council, Pa Fansu Darboe, Thursday confessed to a number of administrative and fiscal lapses, such as bypassing procurement stipulations, approving unlawful financial transactions and inflating budget amo...
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:42:11 GMTChina-Aid Agric Project Presents 200 Bags of Rice Seeds, Others to Agric Ministry
[The Point] The China-Aid Agriculture Technology Cooperation Project Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co. Ltd on Friday 7 February 2025 handed over 200 bags of rice seeds and 9 tons of paddy rice to the Ministry of Agriculture for onward distribut...
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:48:57 GMTArmed Robbers Who Attacked Access Bank Arrested
[The Point] The armed robbers who recently targeted the Access Bank branch in Brusubi and fled with over one million dalasis have been apprehended in Guinea Bissau, a source has confirmed to The Point.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:46:32 GMTGirls' Pride Gambia Holds Funneh Board Game Project Evaluation
[The Point] Girls' Pride Gambia on Wednesday held the Funneh Board Game competition at Alliance Francaise.
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:44:07 GMTPPP Beneficiaries Applaud Nana, Partners for Championing Children's Welfare
[The Point] Participants in the ongoing training programme designed for facilitators in the upcoming implementation of the Positive Playful Parenting (PPP) programme have applauded the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) and partners for championing the...
Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:43:11 GMTNational Assembly Select Committee On Sports Visits Gunjur Mini Stadium
[The Point] National Assembly Select Committee on Sports (NASCOS) on Friday 6th February 2025 visited Gunjur Nyamina Mini Stadium.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:41:30 GMTGambians in the U.S. Appeal for Help Over Deportation Fears
[The Point] Following U.S. President Donald Trump's decrees aimed at cracking down on immigration including undocumented immigrants and the so-called birthright citizenship, dozens of Gambians are currently appealing for urgent assistance to prevent ...
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:36:37 GMTUSAID Cut - 300 Casamance Families Adrift
[The Point] The decision of US President Donald Trump to suspend his country's aid programs through the Agency for International Development Cooperation (USAID) will have a negative impact on the process of returning displaced populations from Casama...