[The Point] An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV Consultation.

[The Point] The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. wishes to draw the attention of all Gambians who are United States citizens, whether residing in the United States or in The Gambia to their obligations regarding outstanding ch...

[The Point] The Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA) has warned that it will mobilise citizens across the country for a nationwide protest on June 19 if electricity supply does not improve significantly by mid-June, raising the stakes in the ongoing p...

[The Point] Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) on Saturday held its first-ever Award Night ceremony at the Le Beatoure Night Club.

[The Point] Women are present in newsrooms across the country on air, behind cameras, in print, and in digital platforms. They hold diplomas, degrees, years of experience, and in many cases, the ambition and skill to lead. Some have spent over a deca...

[The Point] The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) sports administrators' course for members of Sport Journalist Association of The Gambia (SJAG) recently ended at the GNOC Conference Hall in Bakau.

[The Point] Africa, the cradle of human civilization, with a population of 1.2 billion, or 16% of the world's population, in 54 nations, is the most culturally diverse continent. It spreads over about 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of the l...

[The Point] The Gambia will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign against Somalia in September 2026 in Banjul.

[The Point] Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has announced his voluntary retirement from the office of Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, effective 1st August 2026, marking the end of a distinguished judicial career widely regarded as one of ...

[The Point] President Adama Barrow and opposition leader Ousainu Darboe both used Eid-ul-Adha messages last week to urge Gambians to safeguard peace and tolerance ahead of a pivotal election year.

[The Point] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is seeking President Adama Barrow's support for General Birame Diop to become the next ECOWAS Commission President, even as Faye faces a domestic political split with his former prime minister, O...

[The Point] In his Eidul Adha message, Baba F Trawally, the Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaa't in The Gambia has urged all Gambians to reject all forms of division, tribalism, hatred, political hostility, and irresponsible speech that threaten our soci...

[Foroyaa] The National Assembly, through the Office of the Clerk, has submitted a report on the inquiry into the assets of former Gambian President Yahya AJJ Jammeh, to the government. This development was disclosed in a press release from the office...

[The Point] President Domaye Faye of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for his first official state visit since the political fallout with his long-time friend and former ally, Prime Minister Ousman Sonko, who was recently appointed President...

[The Point] President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as Acting Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces, effective immediately, following the resignation of Lieutenant General Mamat O. A. Cham.

[Foroyaa] Persistent electricity outages are taking a heavy toll on businesses across the Greater Banjul Area and beyond, with traders, fish vendors, and tailors reporting mounting losses as they struggle to cope with prolonged blackouts and rising g...

[The Point] Mr President, we would like to recognize the fact that over the past 12 months, the country has experienced a relatively stable and consistent flow of electricity, marking a significant period of improved supply.

[The Point] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its concern regarding recent reports of incidents and tensions involving foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa.

[The Point] The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey.

[The Point] The managing director of NAWEC, Galo Saidy, has urged politicians not to exploit the country's ongoing electricity disruptions for political gain, insisting that the current power crisis is the result of regional technical problems beyond...

[The Point] Students in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, to provide them with a school bus to ease the growing challenges of transportation.

[The Point] The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has taken note of the State House press release announcing that President Adama Barrow has received and accepted the resignation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. Mamat Ch...

[The Point] Following the deployment of the Gambia Immigration Department's (GID) Mobile Biometric Passport Team to the Kingdom of Spain and Italy, the GID wishes to inform the public that the verification, production, and dispatch of passport applic...

[The Point] Director general of the Petroleum Commission, Cany Jobe, has been awarded the Leading Woman in African Energy Award at the Africa Energies Summit 2026, held in London from 11 to 14 May 2026, as The Gambia strengthened its visibility at a ...

[The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority collected D25.3 billion in 2025, exceeding its target by 10% and marking a 21% increase from 2024, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe told guests at the 8th Annual Taxpayers' Award Ceremony held over the week...

[The Point] A senior National Assembly member has cautioned against interpreting audit queries as evidence of fraud, saying many of the concerns raised in Parliament's first standalone audit relate to documentation and administrative processes rather...

[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) proudly congratulates the Honourable Minister, Professor Pierre Gomez, on receiving the Quiet Achiever Award at the Heroes Awards 2026.

[ISS] To achieve justice and reconciliation, the Special Prosecutor must ensure that accountability appears neither distant nor external to victims.

[The Point] The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured support under the Productive Economic Inclusion (PEI) project.

[The Point] Members of the National Assembly have been urged to critically scrutinise Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to ensure they protect the interests of Gambians and support sustainable national development.