4H The Gambia Trains New Board of Directors

By: Haruna Kuyateh 4H The Gambia, a local NGO based in Farafenni, held an induction training for its newly elected Board of Directors. The training, which was held in the North Bank Region on Saturday, focused on clarifying the roles and functions...

Gambia: At least 70 dead in migrant boat capsize off West Africa

Banjul-Saba: The Gambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that at least 70 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa. The ministry said in a statement last night: "There are fears that 30 others may have...

Building Bridges, Not Barriers: How Civic Education is Empowering Youth for a Stronger Gambia

- Advertisement - Written by: Alieu Jallow Civic education is proving to be a powerful tool in transforming communities and strengthening democratic resilience in The Gambia. This was evident in Jarra Soma, Lower River Region (LRR), where...

When the Youth Rise: Gambia’s Fight Against Looted Assets

- Advertisement - OPINION By Jali Kebba - Advertisement - They said Gambians would stay quiet. That we would grumble at “bantabas” and on Facebook but never act. Then the youth marched. In July 2025, thousands filled the streets under the banner...

Gambia’s Foreign Ministry Responds to Mauritania Shipwreck That Killed Dozens of Migrants

- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad has issued an official statement following the capsizing of an irregular migrant boat off the coast of Mauritania,...

Gambia Police Force Urges Constructive Engagement Amid Public Concerns

The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to openness, urging the public to offer suggestions, recommendations, and constructive criticism to help maintain peace and security throughout the nation. In a statement released on...

Gambia River Levels Rise Sharply, Says Tambacounda Water Resources Directorate

The Directorate of Water Resources Management and Planning (DGPRE), through its Tambacounda Water Resources Brigade, has released its latest daily hydrological bulletin, highlighting significant changes in the water levels of the Gambia River and...

Gambia's fishermen are caught in 'sea war' with foreign vessels

NC State Secures Gambian Center Musa Sagnia for Upcoming Season

NC State has secured a commitment from Gambian center Musa Sagnia, a key addition as they prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Coach Will Wade emphasized the need for a big man, and Sagnia fits the bill after a productive stint in Spain's Liga...

Gambia parliament committee to visit Jammeh properties after witness testimonies

- Advertisement - Mama A. Touray A National Assembly special select committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya Jammeh will conduct a field visit to his properties from September 1 to 4. - Advertisement...

Gambia’s business guru Saul Frazer eyes GCCI leadership

Running under the theme “A Stronger Chamber for a Resilient Economy,” Frazer says his candidacy is about giving businesses from small street vendors to large corporations the tools and voice they need to thrive. “The private sector is the backbone...

Gambia U-17 technical staff wind up nationwide players' scouting tour

The scouting team led by Head Coach Yahya Manneh, accompanied by members of his backroom staff, traveled across the entire country and connected with over 400 young talents in the seven administrative regions of the country. The team visited Essau...

Finance Minister Vows Crackdown on Corruption in Response to GALA Petition 

By Nelson Manneh Gambian Finance Minister Seedy Keita pledged on Friday that the government would pursue fraud and corruption cases “without fear or favor,” as a series of prosecutions and investigations target senior officials, civil servants,...

Gambia’s fishermen are caught in a ‘sea war’ with foreign vessels

Video exclusively obtained by The Associated Press documents an emerging problem in the fight for dominance between Gambian fishermen and foreign-owned commercial vessels in West African waters. Local fishermen, angered by what they call illegal...

Open letter to Mayor Talib Bensouda on patience, loyalty, and destiny!!

- Advertisement - Dear Talib, There are moments in a man’s life when ambition and destiny collide, and it is in those moments that history is either made or broken. Today, you stand at such a crossroad. You are young, gifted, admired, and spoken...

Bundung Hospital Steps Up for Breastfeeding Mothers

By Ndey Sowe At Bundung Maternal and Child Hospital, the cries of newborns and the smiles of relieved mothers echo a renewed promise, one that could change the lives of countless babies across The Gambia. On Wednesday, the hospital reaffirmed its...

GFF mourns demise of former national team player Ebou Faye

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has mourned the passing of Ebou Faye, a former Gambia national team player. Faye played for White Phantoms and Real de Banjul Football Clubs and was known as an excellent right winger during his time with the...

Peace Network CEO Calls on Politicians to Unite, Not Divide

The Chief Executive Officer of The Peace Network, Mr. Alasana Justice Jallow, has called on political leaders to prioritize unity and peace above all else, urging an end to divisive tactics as The Gambia approaches the 2026 general elections....

Two Ghanaian Men Fined D50,000 Each for Selling Unauthorized Herbal Medicines

By Mariama Marong Two Ghanaian men, Steven Kofi Auna and Kojo Sey, were each fined D50,000 for selling and manufacturing unauthorized herbal medicines in The Gambia. The case, brought before Magistrate Isatou Jallow, was presented by Police...

A tribute to Alhaji Demba Alieu Ndow

- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Touray The Gambia mourns the passing of Alhaji Demba Alieu Ndow (Ngange Ndow) — the mentor of mentors, a baobab of the Gambian Civil Service, and one of the last living links to the founding generation of our nation’s...