[The Point] Despite the existence of HIV since March 1986, many people living with the Virus (PLHIV) have been affected and some have undergone some stigma and discrimination.

[The Point] The Gambia Judiciary and the Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia (FLAG) on Thursday converged at the Ocean Bay Hotel in Bakau to discuss women and children per Gambian law and to assess their current status, the challenges and the wa...

[The Point] Gambian Academician and writer on Friday held a launching ceremony at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo to unveil a new book of about 13 chapters and 188 pages to Gambian readers titled: "Senegambia".

[The Point] The minister of Finance and Economic Affairs on Tuesday, 8th February 2022 signed a $40 million Gambia Inclusive and Resilient of Agricultural Value Chain Development (GIRAV) project financed by the World Bank Group.

[The Point] Mambury Njie, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs has said that the price hike is not only a national issue but a global phenomenon.

[The Point] Bombada on Tuesday defeated Water Side FC 3-1 in their week-ten match played at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field to bolster their Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League promotion aspirations.

[The Point] The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) on Wednesday handed over the newly refurbished Arch 22 to the National Center for Arts and Culture (NCAC) at a ceremony held at Arch 22 in Banjul.

[The Point] Seedy Sheriff Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Coastal Security and Coastal Enterprise has called for fundamental road reforms in the country to curb the unending road accidents.

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[The Point] The Scorpions of The Gambia have finished 6th position in their maiden appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the final rankings of all 24 teams that participated in t...

[ITC] Bringing people together and preserving a unique heritage inspired local youth leader Omar Jammeh and other young people from Janjanbureh in The Gambia to revive the Kankurang Festival five years ago.

[RFI] Three days after Gambia's Scorpions football team exited the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon, a number of the players have still to return to the Gambia because of a problem with flights.

[RFI] It's quite rare for one of the central tenets of Christian evangelism to entwine with the Africa Cup of Nations. But at the end of nearly three hours of toil, sweat and matyrdom, they fuse: Jesus saves.

[The Conversation Africa] Women have historically been poorly represented in positions of power and decision-making in The Gambia. Out of 58 National Assembly members, only six are women lawmakers and only three of these are elected. Women make up mo...

[JusticeInfo.net] Switzerland/Gambia -- Five years ago, on 26 January 2017, former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko was arrested in Switzerland, suspected of crimes against humanity. Five years after, he is still in pre-trial detention in the A...

[DW] The Senegalese soldiers were likely attacked by separatist rebels while on a mission in neighboring Gambia. Authorities believe the soldiers may have been taken hostage.

[RFI] New boys Gambia eliminated Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 to book a place in the quarter-finals, becoming the second debuting team, after Madagascar, to reach this stage of the competition.

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[The Point] It is obvious to postulate that there is a linkage between youth and national development in The Gambia.

[The Point] Peace Ambassadors - The Gambia (PAG), a voluntary non-profit peace education and advocacy organisation last Thursday held a post-election reflection meeting for Domestic Election Observers at Metzy Residential Hotel.

[The Point] Scorpions of The Gambia have continued their fairytales in their maiden Africa Cup of Nations tournament after defeating Guinea Conakry 1-0 in their round of 16 (knockout stage match) played at the Stade Ominisports de Baffousam yesterday...

[The Point] The outgoing U.S. ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia R. Carl Paschall has expressed words of wisdom, hope, optimism and gratitude as his mission in the country nears its end.

[The Point] Abdoulaye Baldé admits defeat. The outgoing mayor of Ziguinchor addressed the press to congratulate his challenger, opponent Ousmane Sonko (Yewwi Askanwi) who won the election in the southern capital. Abdoulaye Baldé admitted his defeat...

[The Point] Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) on Thursday held a board and stakeholders meeting to promote open communication and members' participation in decision making of the Corporation.

[The Point] As part of efforts to promote sustainable development in The Gambia through creative and cultural tourism, the government of The Gambia through the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, National Center for Arts and Culture, Youth Empowerment P...

[The Point] On the occasion of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa 2010 and in the same journal, a special issue was dedicated to the prevention of risk factors for non-communicable diseases through playing football.

[The Point] I was together with journalist Pa Modou Faal a day before he died in that tragic car accident which also claimed the lives of journalist Musa Ndow and public health worker Kawsu Bayo.

[The Point] Ernest Aubee, a proud former class teacher of the Commissioner General of The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), Yankuba Darboe, has expressed delight over his ex-student's laudable leadership qualities.

[The Point] The spokesperson of ECOMIG in The Gambia, Alfred Marteye, has confirmed that suspected rebels have killed one ECOMIG soldier - Senegalese Contingent after a clash.

[The Point] The secretary general of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland in an exclusive interview with The Point at the Coco Ocean Hotel on Thursday, revealed that The Gambia will shine as beacon across the commonwealth after its return from former ...