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Buhari: Diplomatic Corps, UN officials troop to Nigeria House
Members of the Diplomatic Corps throughout the week trooped into Nigeria House in New York, United States of America to pay their final respects to Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Ambassadors and UN officials from Africa,...
Farmers Denied Bail in Land Dispute Case Amid Fresh Charges
By Louise Jobe A group of men from the village of Nioro Jarrol in the West Coast Region have been remanded at the Mile Two Central Prison after Magistrate M.S. Dem of the Brikama Magistrates’ Court granted a prosecution request to deny them bail...

Group Accuses Government of Election Manipulation Ahead of 2026 Polls
By: Sering Mass Jallow The Gambia Civil Society Against Corruption (GICSAC), a civil society group has publicly accused President Adama Barrow’s government of attempting to manipulate the upcoming 2026 presidential elections through the...

Barrow Launches Agriculture Projects Aimed at Boosting Food Security and Climate Resilience
- Advertisement - Written by: The Fatu Network Newsdesk President Adama Barrow has launched three new agricultural initiatives aimed at strengthening The Gambia’s food systems, improving climate resilience, and expanding access to agricultural...

GANU SLAMS NPP OVER INCREMENT OF ELECTION NOMINATION FEES
- Advertisement - The Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU) has accused the governing National People’s Party (NPP) for using its majority in the National Assembly to orchestrate the increment of nomination fees for elections. In a press...

UDP Official Calls Barrow’s Critics as “Patriotic Citizens”
By: Kemo Kanyi United Democratic Party’s spokesperson for North Bank, Karamo Njie, has described critics of President Adama Barrow’s government as patriotic citizens who are yearning to see a better Gambia. Njie made the remarks during an...

WAEC speak on report of cancellation of 2025 exam
Di West African Examination Council (WAEC) say report say dem cancel all di papers for di just concluded West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 2025 no be true. WAEC say dem see news wia one supposed press statement wey dey...

AAITG Trains Farmers on Climate-Resilient Farming and Organic Production
By: Haruna Kuyateh The Strengthening Civil Society Organization Support and Advocacy for Sustainable Production (SAPOF) project has stepped up efforts to build the capacity of farmers on producing organic manure and pesticide techniques to boost...

West Africa needs inclusive strategy to tackle money laundering, terrorism financing — Prof Naana Jane
Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged West African states to embrace a stronger and more inclusive regional framework to tackle illicit financial flows and related crimes. She made the call on...

Diplomatic corps, UN officials troop to Nigeria House for Buhari
Members of the diplomatic corps throughout the week, trooped into Nigeria House in New York to pay their final respects to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari. By Prudence Arobani Members of the diplomatic corps throughout the week,...

Czech football league kicks off: False start for Slavia, Pilsen shows dominance
Slavia Prague 2-2 FC Hradec Králové In their home opener at Eden Arena in Prague, last year’s champions Slavia only came away with a point. In a disappointing 2-2 draw with FC Hradec Králové, forward Vasil Kušej caught the eye assisting both...

Transnational organised crime a vicious threat to peace and security – ACDHRS Hannah Forster
“Transnational organised crime (TOC) is a vicious threat to peace, security and sustainable development. Wherever it occurs, it fundamentally requires actions and collaborative efforts,” Executive Director Hannah Forster said. “There have to be...

U16 Basketball Team evacuated with private jet amid road accident
Speaking from the airport, where he was overseeing preparations alongside his ministry officials and other stakeholders, Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie confirmed that the private jet had already departed and will make two inbound trips...
My journey through Graphic 14
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Africa sharpens food security focus with US$9.4M grant for climate...
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) has received a US$9.44 million grant from the African Development Fund (ADF) to strengthen the climate resilience of rice value chains across West Africa, a region increasingly affected by climate change due to...

Magistrate Krubally slams TV stations over sign language exclusion: ‘That’s discrimination’
- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, chairperson of the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD), has called on national and private TV stations to include sign language interpretation in disaster-related programming,...

Merck Foundation CEO, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, emphasizes the transformative power of creativity in
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck...

Police Probe Alleged Crime at Banjul International Airport
By Nelson Manneh Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) Cadet Assistant Superintendent Modou Musa Sisawo has said his institution is investigating a matter which was reported to the Police involving a private aircraft at...

WAIFEM workshop urges regional collaboration on currency management and forecasting
The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has concluded a five-day regional workshop in Accra focused on Currency Management and Forecasting across West Africa. The workshop brought together senior representatives...

Environment Ministry Engages on Consultation On Climate Change Bill
By: Isatou Sarr The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) has begun a nationwide consultation process to draft The Gambia’s first-ever Climate Change Bill The consultation which wrapped up its regional leg at the...