Gambian youth continue to make inroads into the fisheries sector

Gambian youth are increasingly entering the fisheries sector by utilising fishing as a viable means to eke out a living to improve their conditions and the economy of the country. Challenges such as limited government support, high equipment costs...

GAMBIA’S AMBASSADOR PRESENTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO PRESIDENT OF GUINEA

- Advertisement - Editor’s Note: This statement is published verbatim as received from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad. The Fatu Network has made no editorial changes to its content. BANJUL, 21st...

Gambian Youth Parliamentarians Take Oath Of Office

By: Isatou Sarr The National Youth Parliament (NYP) on Monday held its 10th swearing-in ceremony for newly elected youth parliamentarians from across the country. The event, hosted at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre,...

Nawec and the electricity sector: The Gambia’s largest public financial liability

- Advertisement - Dear Editor, The National Audit Office (NAO) reports for 2021, 2022, and 2023 exposed a crippling financial and governance crisis within the National Water and Electricity Company (Nawec) and the wider energy sector. Billions of...

Senegal puts captains of migrant boat from Gambia on trial

- Advertisement - By Mor Mbaye Cissé Senegal’s National Division for the Fight against Migrant Trafficking (DNLT) has referred five suspected smugglers to the Financial Prosecutor’s Office in connection with a failed attempt at irregular migration...

WAFCON: Gambian match officials to officiate Benin Republic vs Nigeria’s Super Falcons

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Gambian official Ngum Fatou as centre referee for the clash between Amazons of Benin Republic and Super Falcons of Nigeria. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations first leg tie will hold at...

Gambia to Send 16 Athletes to 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia

By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has confirmed a 16-athlete squad to represent the country at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 7 to 21. The Gambian team...

ECOWAS And The Gambia To Support Refugees, Host Communities 

The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gambia Red Cross Society, has officially signed a Project Cooperation Agreement on the 17th of October, 2025 in Banjul, The Gambia, to...

ECOWAS, The Gambia, Red Cross Sign Agreement To Support Refugees IDPS, Host Communities

1 Stella Omona The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gambia Red Cross Society, has officially signed a Project Cooperation Agreement in Banjul, The Gambia, to launch a...

Gambia secures over D50M in ECOWAS humanitarian assistance for refugees, IDP

The official presentation and signing ceremony took place at the ECOWAS Head Office in Fajara, marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s commitment to localisation and grassroots empowerment. The funds, channelled through the Gambia Red Cross...

Gambia, Turkey sign landmark energy cooperation

This energy agreement, which started/ starts in earnest, is seen as a significant development in broadening the existing cooperation between the two countries especially in addressing some loopholes in energy generation and investment. Speaking to...

Gambia appoints Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou as ED of Tertiary and Higher Education Trust Fund

Dr Ndure-Tambedou brings over two decades of distinguished expertise to the role. As the Chief Executive Officer of InSIST Global, she has overseen the implementation of major national projects, including the Education Management Information...

Gambia Wrestling Association holds AGM

- Advertisement - The Gambia Wrestling Association under the leadership of President Matarr Saine, over the weekend held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the President’s International Award (PIA) Centre, Bakau. During this important event,...

Gambia and Africa must invest more in the youths 

- Advertisement - Africa is home to the world’s largest youth population, with over 420 million young people under the age of 25. This demographic dividend presents a significant opportunity for economic growth, innovation, and development....

GAMBIA ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR WOMEN’S AFCON QUALIFIERS

- Advertisement - Coach Mariama Sowe has officially named her 23-woman squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya. The Queen Scorpions will first play away on 24th October before hosting the return leg in Thies, Senegal,...

Marie Sock Declares: “Time for Women to Lead Gambia”

By: Fatou Krubally In a bold move, Marie Sock, a Gambian presidential aspirant, has announced her independent bid for the 2026 elections, urging citizens to embrace women’s leadership and a new political approach rooted in unity and...

WAFCON 2026Q: Gambia’s Fatou to officiate Benin vs Super Falcons

Gambia’s Ngum Fatou will take charge of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Benin Republic and Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The first leg second round tie will hold at the Stade de Kegue, Lome on Thursday....

WAFCON 2026Q: CAF Appoints Gambian Referee For Amazons Vs Super Falcons

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Gambian official Ngum Fatou as centre referee for the clash between Amazons of Benin Republic and Super Falcons of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of...

WAFCON 2026Q: Gambian referee to officiate Amazons vs Super Falcons 

By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Gambian official Ngum Fatou as centre referee for the clash between Amazons of Benin Republic and Super Falcons of Nigeria, Prompt News reports. The 2026 Women’s...

ActionAid Gambia unveils 5-year plan to advance justice, equality, climate resilience

The new strategy themed: ‘Advancing Social Justice, Gender Equality, and Climate Resilience’ sets an ambitious tone for the next phase of ActionAid’s journey in The Gambia. It outlines clear priorities: climate justice, women’s leadership, youth...