[The Point] Farafenni -- At least about 287 National People's Party (NPP) militants switched allegiance to The Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC) on Saturday at GDC's congress in Farafenni, North Bank Region (NBR).

[The Point] While the topic of migration once was a low priority for African governments, it has gained traction as a strategic policy area for the continent over the past decade.

[The Point] Fatoumatta Touma Njai, the self-declared leader of the People Progressive Party (PPP) has started meetings with party officials nationwide, as she disagrees with the outcome of the election results of the party's recent congress.

[The Point] Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko called on Monday for more protests against President Macky Sall after being indicted and released on bail over a rape charge that has sparked violent unrest across the country.

[The Point] A renowned Gambian rights activist cum commentator has observed that the country's laws are not strong enough in protecting women and girls, thereby exposing them to sexual and gender-based violence.

[The Point] Week eight fixture of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) First Division League has seen Fortune FC continue their fine form as they maintained their position at the top of the table following their 1-0 win over Banjul United at Basori o...

[The Point] Hon. Halifa Sallah, the secretary general and presidential flagbearer of PDOIS, said The Gambia needs a system change. He said this on Sunday as his party unveiled their Transformative Agenda (TA 2021).

[The Point] Adama Conteh, a widow of late Lamin Tunkara yesterday testified before the TRRC, narrating that her husband disappeared and allegedly killed by former president Yahya Jammeh's government.

[The Point] Following widespread media reports that former National Assembly Member and top UDP executive member Suku Singhateh has switched political allegiance to the National People's Party (NPP), a group of UDP women from the CRR town of Niani Su...

[The Point] Malamin Ceesay, a former police commissioner on Monday told the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission of his involvement in the investigations of 2006 Ndure Cham attempted coup, the disappearance of two American brothers in the...

[The Point] Forever Friends Association, a local non-governmental organization recently donated school items to some of their sponsored students and pupils at a presentation ceremony held at The President's International Award Scheme in Bakau.

[The Point] Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) and now Minister of Interior, Yankuba Sonko, yesterday told the TRRC that he is an authority and that would never in life be afraid of another authority, affirming that nobody will play with him in...

[The Point] The Ministry of Health has issued a press release imposing a three thousand dalasi charge on every intending traveler requiring a covid-19 test certificate effect from 11 March 2021.

[RFI] On 19 December, Adama Darboe, died at a Gambian government hospital, just five days after she gave birth to triplets. She was 36-years-old. The babies are now being taken care of by their aunt, Aminata Sowe, who says she has received no support...

[Foroyaa] The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) has Tuesday at the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) Conference Hall in Bakau convened a two-day awareness creation seminar on The Africa Continent Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA).

[Foroyaa] The former Commissioner of Police, Malamin Ceesay, has on Monday 8th March 2021 informed the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) that the "Junglers" (hit-squad of ex-president Jammeh) tortured the 2006 coup plotters.

[Foroyaa] Yankuba J.N Sonko, the current Minister of Interior, has on Tuesday 9th March 2021 appeared before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission.

[Foroyaa] Adama Conteh, the wife of the late Lamin Tunkara has informed the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) that she cannot forgive the government that was responsible for the death of her husband in July 2005.

[Foroyaa] Tamba Masireh, the 5th accused person in the ongoing criminal trial of former officials of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) on Tuesday said he never participated in the torture of any of the 14th April 2016 UDP demonstrators.

[Foroyaa] The President of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of West Africa (AAFWA) has said one of the major objectives of their foundation is to help asthma patients cope with the safety regulations put in place as part of efforts to combat the Cov...

[Foroyaa] Photo: Demba is one of 36 returnees who helped produce 50,000 face masks

[Foroyaa] The Spanish Government has donated vehicles, motorbikes, computers and communication gadgets to Defence and Interior Security Departments of The Gambia.

[Foroyaa] The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of The Gambia through its Directorate of Information and Communications Technology on Monday 8th March 2021 started a four-day training session for its staff on Microsoft 365 Application Team...

[Foroyaa] Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia (CBG), Buah Saidy, has said in a bid to increase the resilience of the country's economy, there is need to diversify the nation's economy.

[Foroyaa] The 2021 Presidential Election is just around the corner. According to Section 46 of the constitution: "There shall be an election for the office of President in the three months before the expiration of the term of the incumbent President.

[Foroyaa] The People's Democratic Organization for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) Congress delegates on Monday unanimously voted honourable Halifa Sallah as their presidential presidential candidate for the December 2021 Presidential elections.

[The Point] Hamat N.K. Bah, the newly re-elected leader of the National Reconciliation Party (NRP) has called on people to stay away from tribalism and politics of insult in the country, adding that people should embrace a national unity government a...

[The Point] The sole survivor of the 2005 West African migrants' massacre, Mr. Martin Kyere together with Kehinde Enagameh, a brother to one Paul Enagameh, a victim of the 2005 massacre have called for justice for the unlawful killings of their broth...

[The Point] Captain Oumar Touré has confirmed his resignation from the gendarmerie. In a video, however, he calls for an end to the protests until Friday at 3 p.m., promising to participate as well as an end to the break-ups. The latter, who claims ...

[Foroyaa] Pastef leader, Ousmane Sonko, was on Friday arraigned before a judge in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.