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Which Premier League players could feature at Afcon?
Bournemouth: Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso), Hamed Traore (Ivory Coast) Arsenal: No African players in current first-team squad Aston Villa: No African players in current first-team squad Brentford: Yoane Wissa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Frank...

Waza United Karate Club hold Annual Training Course
The two-day event brought together karate practitioners from various clubs across the country, The training was aimed at reinforcing technical development within the discipline. The training was led by Ibrahima Gomez, a seasoned black belt and an...

Kuntaur chairman admits financial mismanagement, weak internal control
“Yes, Madam Chair,” Jawara responded, when asked by Commission Chairperson Jainaba Bah if the council had failed in financial management. He acknowledged shortcomings in asset disposal, compliance with procurement regulations, and oversight of...

GAMTUB chair blasts lawmakers over failure to pass amended draft constitution
In a statement issued recently, Kebba Masaneh Ceesay, chairman of GAMTUB, expressed deep disappointment over the National Assembly’s rejection of the revised draft constitution. Speaking on the country’s organised labour force, Ceesay said the...

“ Betting on young people ” to achieve the digital potential of Africa, says the deputy chief of the UN
In 2024, only 34% of women and 45% of men on the continent used the Internet, against global averages of 65 and 70%. Meanwhile, 98% of Africans under the age of 18 do not finish school with STEM basic skills (science, technology, engineering and...

Police Lie Exposed in Court
By Mariama Marong The High Court in Banjul has ruled that a police officer gave false testimony under oath in the ongoing murder trial of Ebrahim Daffeh, casting doubt over the integrity of key prosecution evidence and prompting concern about...

Barrow Pushes Stronger Rules to Boost Africa’s Intra-Trade
By: Haddy Touray President Adama Barrow has called for clearer rules and stronger commitment among African nations to maximise trade within the continent, describing intra-African trade as vital for economic growth and job creation. The Gambian...

A diabolical plot unmasked and the ECOWAS coup that failed: ...
In the dark corridors of political strategy, there are power plays so blatant and desperate that they expose more than they conceal. The recent attempt by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to remove the Minority Leader, Hon Alexander...

Clean Earth Backs Women to Lead
By: Binta Jaiteh Clean Earth Gambia, a leading non-profit environmental organization, has unveiled an ambitious goal to empower 1,000 female climate leaders across The Gambia by the year 2035. The announcement came during the launch of the second...

Berewuleng FC Seals Historic Season
By: Kemo Kenyi Berewuleng FC sealed a historic end to the season after beating Red Scorpions 2-0 in the Gambia Football Federation FF Cup final on Sunday at the Brikama Boxba Mini Stadium. The team will participate in the CAF competition for the...

HLPF 2025: Civil Society Is Not A Service Provider – We Are The Frontline Of Transformation
Active Citizens, Civil Society, Economy & Trade, Gender, Global, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Labour, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Christelle Kalhoule, Forus Chair and Sarah Strack, Forus...

Brian P. Maley
Brian P. Maley, age 65, of Wabasha, Minn., passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 22, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Thomas and Patricia (Mertens) Maley. In July 1984 he married Kristina. Even though they later...

Government bolsters military to fight piracy, Galamsey and border threats
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has disclosed that the government is taking steps to enhance the operational capabilities of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to ensure national security and protect the country’s territorial...

Red Scorpions FC Announces Departure of Three Players
By: Kemo Kenyi Red Scorpions FC on Monday announced that three of its formidable players have left The Gambia to join a club in Sierra Leone that is currently preparing for CAF competition. The club said in a statement that it is pleased to...

Mayor, Ex-CEO Trade Blame Over Audit Lapses and Missing Millions
By: Fatou Krubally Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe and former Banjul City Council (BCC) Chief Executive Officer Mustapha Batchilly on Monday gave conflicting accounts before The Gambia’s Local Government Commission of Inquiry as they were grilled over...

Ministry Orders Mandatory Registration of All Private Learning Institutions Nationwide
By :Isatou Sarr The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has announced a nationwide directive requiring all private learning institutions in The Gambia to register in accordance with the Education Act of 2018. In an official statement...

Le Leader du GDC Prêt à Travailler avec Barrow Guidé par l’Intérêt National
Par: Kemo Kanyi Mamma Kandeh, leader du parti d’opposition Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), a déclaré qu’il accepterait un poste dans le gouvernement du président Adama Barrow si cela repose sur l’intérêt national. Dans une récente interview...

IDEA Concludes Project Management Training for NHRC Staff
By: Binta Jaiteh The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has successfully concluded a four-day training program on project management for staff of The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission...
Please stand
Two years ago, Gough Whitlam’s state memorial service began with the singing of ‘Advance Australia Fair’, and not just the first verse. On this occasion, the little-used second verse was also sung, its fifth and sixth lines – “For those who’ve...

La FAO et ses partenaires se penchent sur la transformation agricole
Par: Fatou Dem L’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) a récemment organisé une session de revue et de formation de trois jours avec le gouvernement, les partenaires de la société civile et les agences de...