Senegal vows to advance Africa’s environmental agenda
By XINHUA
Senegalese Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development Abdou Karim Sall pledged on Thursday to advance the African environmental agenda, the Senegalese News Agency reported Thursday.
Addressing the...
GAP issues statement on the death of Mamour Jobe
Gambia Action Party has said it is saddened to have learned the ‘untimely’ death of Alhaji Mamour Jobe, the Inspector General of the Gambia Police Force.
“Indeed, it's...
Easter: CA joins the nation’s Christians to reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion
Citizens’ Alliance has issued a statement greeting the nation’s Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter.
The party’s leader Dr Ismaila Ceesay said in a statement he...
Sierra Leone – ‘Turnout for COVID-19 Vaccination is Encouraging’ -Nursing Sister says
By: Christian Alpha Conte
Aminata Bangura never seems to be in a hurry, even when navigating between a ward, a consultation desk and the young lady she had...
WHO: Just over 1% of Africa’s population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The World Health Organization has stated that just over 1% of Africa’s population has been fully vaccinated.
WHO further stated that globally, around 2.7 billion COVID-19 doses have...
‘Our love is with you’: PPP greets nation’s Christians on Christmas
People's Progressive Party has issued a statement greeting the nation's Christians over Christmas.
The statement signed by PRO Ebrima Savage reads;
On the occasion of Christmas and New Year,...
US Ambassador meets Dr Mamadou Tangara, briefs the foreign minister on Biden’s first acts...
US Ambassador Richard C. Paschall on Friday briefed Foreign Minister Dr Momodou Tangara on President Joe Biden’s Executive Actions on the World Health Organization and other aspects...
Over 100 migrants intercepted off Libyan coast: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday said that 108 additional migrants were intercepted off the Libyan coast.
“Today, 108 migrants, including ten women and four children...
UDP Leader Ousainou Darboe Urges Gambians to Go Out and Vote On Saturday
The United Democratic Party (UDP) Leader Ousainou Darboe has urged Gambians to go out and vote massively for the UDP candidates in Saturday's National Assembly Elections.
According to...
Dr Mamadou Tangara receives the leadership of Gambian Student Association in Sudan
Dr. Mamadou Tangara on Tuesday held an audience with the leadership of Gambian Student Association in Khartoum, Sudan.
The student leadership, led by their President, was at the...
Escalating Conflict in Gaza: Rising Death Toll (20,000) and Humanitarian Crisis
By: Seringe ST Touray
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have pushed the Palestinian death toll toward 20,000, displacing nearly 2 million people. Recent bombings targeted homes, a refugee camp,...
Ghanaian ECOMIG Troops Support Local Schools with Learning Materials
By: Dawda Baldeh
The Ghanaian troops serving ECOWAS in The Gambia have donated learning materials to two schools in Barra.
The beneficiaries are ST. Mathew Lower & Upper and...
Empowering Youth: REFELA Gambia Chapter Launches 2-Day Project Management Retreat at Banjul City Council
By: Dawda Baldeh
Members of the REFELA Gambia Chapter have commenced a two-day retreat on project management, implementation, and evaluation to enhance the success of the projects.
This retreat,...
America 2020 election: The rise of digital ads and where it has left the...
By Lamin Njie
Advancement in technology - the internet and by extension social media - has had a big impact on the political and socio-economic life of almost...
GDC congratulates Pap Saine over his top honour
Gambia Democratic Congress has issued a statement congratulating The Point newspaper co-founder Pap Saine on his achievement of most respected print media CEO in Africa.
GDC in their...
GAP and GFA also issue statements to greet Christians on Christmas
Gambia Action Party and Gambia For All have joined political parties in sending messages of love and best wishes to Christians in the country.
GAP's message read;
The Gambia...
President Macky Sall inoculated with Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Senegalese President Macky Sall received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s Sinopharm in the presidential palace on Thursday.
Several members of the government and...
Sierra Leone celebrates 60th independence anniversary
By XINHUA
Sierra Leone on Tuesday celebrated the country’s 60th independence anniversary to mark its historic occasion of gaining independence from Britain.
“Our freedom fighters went through countless suffering...
Serbia and Pakistan ambassadors give copies of their appointment letter to Mamadou Tangara
Dr. Mamadou Tangara on Tuesday received copies of Letters of Credence of Ambassadors of Serbia and Pakistan accredited to The Gambia at a ceremony held at the...
National Nutrition Agency and Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition Conclude Training for Media Personnel...
By: Zackline Colley
The National Nutrition Agency, in collaboration with Africa Catalyzing Action for Nutrition, successfully concluded a five-day training program aimed at equipping media personnel and networks...
