Gambia
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:42:29 GMTThe Two Scales of Justice and the Coroner's Inquest
[Foroyaa] There is a dictum that justice must be done and be seen to be done. This means that there is a real court of justice that is impartial and independent that ensures the proper dispensation of justice without fear or favour, affection or ill ...
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:15:23 GMTGambia Embarks On Mass Vaccination to Eradicate Deadly Small Ruminant Disease
[The Point] The Department of Livestock Services (DLS), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, on Monday officially launched a nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) a highly contagious disease that co...
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:14:59 GMTEmpowering Generations - Barakah Kunda Charity Opens Doors to Education in Brikama
[The Point] The atmosphere was electric as students arrived at the newly inaugurated Barakah Kunda Charity School, dressed smartly in uniforms and beaming with joy.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:28:57 GMTLand Questions and Alkaloship Dismissals
[Foroyaa] The most challenging issues of regional administration are land and the security of village heads or alkalos. Google mapping and digitalisation have made it possible for properties to be easily located and any government that seriously want...
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:28:23 GMTAre the Three Arms of the State Functioning to Serve the Common Good?
[Foroyaa] Reports by external human rights agencies, governmental or non-governmental, do focus on the three arms of the state. Foroyaa will try to pick up the concerns raised by the latest reports and then investigate to find out any progress made o...
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:27:33 GMTSCYA Host 3rd Annual Students' Support Initiative
[Foroyaa] The Sare Chikam Youth Association (SCYA), in Sare Chikam Village, Upper Niumi District over the weekend hosted its third annual students' support initiative to empower school-going children with the needed learning materials and awarded the...
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:26:39 GMTCourt Orders Attorney General to Pay D5000 to Batokunku Home Owners Association
[Foroyaa] The ongoing civil trial between the Batokunku Home Owners Association (BHA) and the State could not proceed yesterday, 7th October 2025, before Justice Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Bundung High Court, following a late filing by the Attorney Ge...
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:26:29 GMTJudge Urges Interior Minister, IGP to Act Over Remand Prisoners' Court Delays
[The Point] The High Court in Banjul has issued a firm directive to the Minister for Interior and the Inspector General of Police, demanding immediate action to address persistent delays in producing remand prisoners before the courts.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:18:54 GMTJournalist Bakary Mankajang Testifies in Police Shooting Trial
[Foroyaa] Journalist Bakary Mankajang, the proprietor of social media platform Mankajang Daily on Monday testified as the tenth defence witness in the ongoing murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang, giving a detailed account of his interview...
Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:23:58 GMTInspector General of Police Sued Over Forceful Removal of Former Auditor General
[Foroyaa] The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been dragged before the Supreme Court by former Auditor General Modou Ceesay, who claims he was unlawfully and forcefully removed from office by police officers acting under the IGP's command. The c...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:31 GMT'28 Jammeh Companies Still Alive After Recommendations of Liquidation'
[The Point] Appearing before the Special Select Committee on the sale and disposal of assets identified by the Janneh Commission, the Registrar of Companies, Mrs. Marie Therese Gomez, admitted that not a single one of the 28 companies ordered for liq...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:29 GMTGambia Seeks Month Extension for Seasonal Workers in Spain
[The Point] The government of The Gambia has formally requested a one-month extension from Spanish authorities for 33 Gambian seasonal workers currently in Spain under a three-month agricultural labour scheme.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:43 GMTJudicial Workers Cry Foul As Top Officials Enjoy Massive Pay Rise
[Foroyaa] Tension is mounting within The Gambia's Judiciary as over 350 support staff members demand explanations from the Chief Justice over what they describe as an "unfulfilled" promise of a pay rise. The discontent arises on the heels of the rece...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:34 GMTSalam Financial Service Staff Participate in 'Walk for Health'
[The Point] The Salam Financial Service last Sunday conducted a "Walk for Health"- an initiative aimed at promoting wellness and a healthy lifestyle among its staff.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:34 GMTCS Painting Gives Major Facelift to Mile 2 Central Prison
[The Point] The Jollof Care Center, in partnership with CS Painting, recently gave a facelift to the country's main prison, Mile 2 Central Prison, with colourful painting of the female cell and the infirmary ward.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:33 GMTEx-Soldier to Enter Plea Today On Arson, Judicial Interference Charges
[The Point] Abdoulie Sanyang, a former soldier of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), who was recently arrested at Banjul International Airport while attempting to return to Europe, is expected to enter his plea today before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the H...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:33 GMTUDP's Latrikunda Sabiji Lawmaker Quits Party
[The Point] Hon. Yahya Sanyang, National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, has resigned from the United Democratic Party (UDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the party's choice of flagbearer for the upcoming elections.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:32 GMTGambia Experience Maiden Flight Lands With 189 Tourists
[The Point] The maiden flight of the 2025/26 tourism season on Saturday landed at the Banjul International Airport with 189 passengers on board.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:32 GMT'Constitution Backs MPs' Right to Compel Executive Action On $30m Oil Scandal'
[The Point] A new legal opinion has confirmed that The Gambia's National Assembly has full constitutional authority to compel the executive to act on its adopted resolutions particularly those stemming from the $30 million illegal crude oil importati...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:32 GMTCalls Grow for National Monument to Honour Halifa Sallah's Legacy
[The Point] Halifa Sallah, veteran politician and long-time voice of conscience in The Gambia's political landscape, is being hailed as a national figure whose life and work reflect the unfinished story of Gambian nationhood. Prominent voices are cal...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:31 GMTGambian Youth Capitalize On Apt Training for Job Creation
[The Point] Gambian youth are increasingly involved in job creation in the country. Programmes such as Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and initiatives supported by International Trade Centre (ITC) and the European Union focus on vocational training, ...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:30 GMTAlieu Colley Appointed Tmt FC Permanent Coach
[The Point] Alieu Colley has been appointed as permanent head coach of Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT FC) ahead of the 2025\2026 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League season.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:30 GMTJournalist Testifies in Piu Shooting Case As Court Demands Video Interview
[The Point] Bakary Mankajang, a journalist and resident of Fajikunda, yesterday took the stand as Defence Witness 10 (DW 10) in the ongoing high-profile PIU shooting case involving Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang. His testimony marks a pivotal moment...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:30 GMTGNOC to Brief Journalists Prior to King's Baton Relay
[The Point] The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) will on Friday 10th October 2025 brief journalists ahead of the King's Baton Relay at the Olympic House along Bartil Harding Highway at 11am onwards.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:29 GMTGunjur Wet Season Biggest Football Fiesta Update
[The Point] Argentina Sanchaba FC and Sporting General Football Academy have both snatched their first victories in the 2025\2026 APS Wallet sponsored Gunjur 'nawettan' league.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:28 GMTSustainable Waste Management Via Material Recovery!
[The Point] As the world population continues to grow, so does the amount of waste produced by the agricultural, industrial and commercial sectors, as well as by households. Waste management is becoming an increasingly important issue, not only for e...
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:58:28 GMTGambia Slip to Guinea Bissau in Wafu a U-17 Cup of Nations Starter
[The Point] The Gambia on Sunday lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their opening match of the 2025 WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations played at the Stade Mamadou Konateh.
Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:12:10 GMTMedina FC Represent Voice of the Community - Finance Chair Sanyang
[The Point] Finance chairman of Medina FC, Abdoulie Sanyang, has revealed that Medina FC represented the voice of the community.
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:00:23 GMTArmy Motor Transport Control Officer Testifies Before Committee On Jammeh's Assets
[Foroyaa] Sergeant Adama Jagne, an officer of the Gambia Armed Forces attached to the Motor Transport Control (MTC), has testified before the National Assembly committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets identified by the Janneh Commissio...
Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:44:53 GMTLocal Government Inquiry Concludes After Hearing 386 Witnesses
[Foroyaa] The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has wrapped up its public hearings after taking evidence from 386 witnesses across eight area councils and several government institutions. The inquiry, launched to investigate the financial and ad...