Celebrating Two Years of Women in STEM Gambia
On this 3rd of October, Women in STEM Gambia celebrates two years of progress and impact. Over the past two years, the organization has worked to create...
Promoting Gambian Made Products: Njie Charakh Sets for National, International Tour
By: Dawda Baldeh
Njie Charakh, a prominent Gambian entrepreneur, is preparing to launch a national and international tour to promote products made in The Gambia by mostly local...
“We don’t know if he’s dead or alive”: Family Concerned About Son’s Disappearance in...
By: Dawda Baldeh
A family in Sare Mawdo, located in the Lower River Region, is anxious about the disappearance of their son, Saidou Suwareh, who embarked on the...
Female Sports Photographer Kinteh Sets Sights on Shattering Barriers in The Gambia
By Michaella Faith Wright
Fatoumata Kinteh, an up-and-coming female Gambian sports photographer, is breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Her passion for sports and the empowering sight...
International Trade Centre, UNFPA and Partners Launch One-Stop Shop Entrepreneurship and Gender-Based Violence Support...
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and UNFPA, in partnership with the Kerewan Area Council, Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA) and Gambia Association for Local Government...
PASTEF The Gambia: A New Political Movement Calls for Unity and Transformation
By: Michaella Faith Wright
The Patriotic Alliance for System Transformations and Emancipation Through Functionalism (PASTEF) The Gambia, a newly formed association uniting political parties, civil society groups, and...
Empowering Girls’ Education: ‘Shine Light in Girls’ Education’ Donates Learning Materials to 72 Girls
By Dawda Baldeh
Shine Light in Girls’ Education Gambia, an organisation dedicated to empowering girls’ education in The Gambia with support from their German partners donated learning materials...
Gambian Nollywood Actor Darboe Named ‘Best Nollywood Language Actor of the Year’
By Dawda Baldeh
Brufut-born Gambian Nollywood actor, Musa Darboe, is excelling in the thriving Nollywood industry, having recently won the “Best Nollywood Language Actor of the Year” for...
Man charged with possession of prohibited drug
By Alieu Jallow
Alfred Kamara, on trial for possessing 6.313g of cannabis, a drug banned under section 35(1)(a) of the Drug Control Act of 2014, has been granted...
Agro Youth Project Launched in Brikama to Empower Youth Through Agriculture and Entrepreneurship
By: Michaella Faith Wright
The Agro Youth Project, aimed at empowering young Gambians through agriculture and entrepreneurship, was officially launched in Brikama. Key stakeholders and international partners pledged...
The Voice Newspaper Editor Detained and Charged with False Publication
By: Alieu Jallow
Following his interrogation on Thursday, 26th September, the Editor-in-Chief of The Voice Newspaper, Musa Sheriff, was charged on Monday with "false publication and broadcasting" and...
Torrential Flood Hits Jahaly Parcharr Rice Fields (CRR), Mauro Farms Suffers Grave Losses
By: Dawda Baldeh
A severe torrential downpour on Friday struck rice fields in Jahaly Parcharr in the Central River Region, submerging and ruining rice that was at the...
GPA Clarifies Rumors Regarding Banjul Port Privatization
By Dawda Baldeh
The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) entered into a Concession Agreement with The Albayrak Group, a Turkish firm for the expansion of Banjul Port and the...
79th UN General Assembly: President Barrow Reaffirms Gambia’s Commitment to Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment...
By Zackline Colley
President Adama Barrow addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he expressed the nation's dedication to advancing gender equality, youth empowerment,...
GAP Compares Imam Marcellus Williams’ Execution to an Assault on Islam and the Black...
By: Dawda Baldeh
In the days following the execution of Imam Marcellus Williams (Khalifa) in Missouri, both Muslims and non-Muslims worldwide have voiced their concerns regarding his death.
Williams,...
Journalist Charged Over Article on President Barrow’s Successor as Press Union Warns of Rising...
By: The Fatu Network Editorial
The police arrested The Voice newspaper reporter Momodou Darboe on Thursday, September 26, charging him with false publication and broadcasting over an article...
GPU expresses concern over Pres. Barrow’s legal threat against The Voice
By Alieu Jallow
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has expressed concerns over President Adama Barrow's threat of legal action against The Voice newspaper.
The newspaper published a story on...
The ‘Gambia remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting human rights’ — Pres. Barrow...
By Mama A. Touray
Today, during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Adama Barrow affirmed The Gambia's unwavering dedication to the promotion of human...
German, Malian nationals charged with conspiracy to commit felony
By Alieu Jallow
Abdolfazel Kia Rostami, a German national, and Modou Kujabi, a Malian national, are currently on trial facing two counts of felony.
These charges violate section 368...
A Call to Action: Protect Our Future, Save Our Youth
By Yahya Sonko, migration activist
Fellow Gambians,
It is with a heavy heart that we once again mourn the tragic loss of our sons and daughters, who perished while...