Gambia
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:58:13 GMTRoad to 2026 - Cote d'Ivoire Boss Faé Calls for Vigilance in World Cup Qualfiers
[RFI] Cote d'Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé warned his squad to maintain their focus as they search for six points over the next five days in 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Gambia.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:59:41 GMTDebutant Lenkupae Scores At the Death As Harambee Stars Stage Stunning Comeback
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Substitute William Lenkupae scored a 95th minute goal on his debut, as Harambee Stars staged a stunning comeback to draw 3-3 with Gambia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:26:05 GMTDetention Without Trial Is Impunity and a Traversty of Justice
[Foroyaa] The Gambian nation should hang its head in shame that someone who voluntarily submitted himself to justice has been denied justice in cold blood. Bora Colley has been in detention since 24th August, 2024.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:27:14 GMTJudiciary Rejects Afrobarometer Survey Findings
[Foroyaa] The Gambia's judiciary has rejected allegations made in the recent Afrobarometer survey, particularly those accusing judges and magistrates of widespread corruption. The survey, which revealed that 43% of Gambians believe most or all judges...
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:26:43 GMTDoes the Constitution Make Provision for the Election of Chiefs?
[Foroyaa] During their consultation in drafting a new constitution, the members of the Constitutional Review Commission of 1995 were informed that chieftaincy in Ghana and Nigeria was different from that in The Gambia. In Ghana and Nigeria, the forme...
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:04:18 GMTFormer BCC Audit Chief Reveals Financial Irregularities
[The Point] Abdoulie J. Corr, the former acting director of the internal audit unit at the Banjul City Council (BCC), provided testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI), exposing significant financial irregularities related t...
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:03:45 GMTGovt Receives Dates From Saudi Arabia
[The Point] The government of the Republic of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad, on Tuesday 11th March 2025 officially received donation of twenty-five (25) tons of dates from the King...
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:06:16 GMTKanilai Ferry Starts Operations in April, Minister Explains Delay
[The Point] The minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah, revealed before the National Assembly on Wednesday that the Kanilai ferry which is under maintenance will start operations in the second week of April.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:05:38 GMTCourt Admits Contested Substance As Evidence Despite Defence Objections
[The Point] In a courtroom dispute over the admissibility of crucial evidence, the High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has ruled in favor of the Prosecution, admitting a contested substance into evidence despite strong objections from...
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:05:00 GMTCSO Coalition Demands Reinstatement of Diaspora Voting
[The Point] Civil Society Organistions such as Gambia Participates, Election Watch Committee and Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice are calling for the reintroduction of Clause 14 into the Elections Bill 2021, which was removed by the...
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:53:50 GMTJudiciary Expresses Disagreement With Afrobarometer Findings
[The Point] The Judiciary of The Gambia has taken note of the recent Afrobarometer report.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:51:52 GMTBanjul Central MP Urges Public Resistance Against Govt Mccarthy Square Takeover
[The Point] The National Assembly Member (NAM) for Banjul Central, Hon. Abdoulie Njai, has expressed concerns over the government of The Gambia's abrupt decision to seize control of McCarthy Square, a historic public space in the heart of Banjul.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:48:39 GMTCourt Calls for Review of Prosecutorial Practices to Prevent Future Failures
[The Point] Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court has recommended a review of prosecutorial practices to prevent similar failures in future cases and to ensure that cases are handled efficiently and with due diligence.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:47:34 GMTPromoting Rights of PWDs!
[The Point] The Gambia, like in most developing countries, persons with disabilities (PWDs) face significant challenges in accessing rights and opportunities, including stigma, discrimination, and limited access to education, healthcare, and employme...
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:42:08 GMTFormer KGI MD Pa Bojang Applauds Barrow, Turo Darboe
[The Point] The former managing director of Kanilia Family Farms (KGI) has spoken about the role and responsibility of every Gambian in national development and maintenance of peace and stability.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:41:26 GMTAdvancing Rights of PWDs - NCCE Ends Nationwide Stakeholder Engagement
[The Point] The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) in collaboration with UNICEF through the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRP) recently wrapped up a nationwide stakeholder engagement on advancing th...
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:50:27 GMTHarambee Stars Arrive in Abidjan Ahead of Gambia WCQ Duel
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National football team Harambee Stars arrived in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Tuesday night ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against The Gambia on Thursday.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:07:43 GMTA Special Court in Search of Funds
[JusticeInfo.net] Mariam Sankanu is a Gambian investigative journalist with Malagen, The Gambia's premier media platform specialised in investigative journalism and fact-checking. She had previously worked with African Network against Extrajudicial K...
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:52:33 GMTScorpions Stretch Muscle Ahead of Kenya Crunch Clash
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team are currently stretching their muscles ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier match against Kenya on 20th March 2025.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:49:10 GMTEdusa Students' Delegation Calls On Vice President Jallow
[The Point] The Education Students Association (EDUSA) at the University of The Gambia (UTG) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Vice President of The Gambia, Muhammed B.S. Jallow at State House.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:41:06 GMTPolitical Discourse - Misguided and Toxic
[The Point] Mambanyick Njie, Deputy Ambassador Havana-Cuba
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:13:33 GMTDebate On $30 Million Oil Scandal Fails to Proceed
[Foroyaa] A long-anticipated parliamentary debate on a controversial $30 million oil deal collapsed on Monday after lawmakers clashed over procedural issues, forcing an indefinite delay.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:13:32 GMTBanjul Central MP Threatens Legal Action Against Government
[Foroyaa] The Member of Parliament for Banjul Central, Hon. Abdoulie Njai, has threatened legal action against the government's decision to take over McCarthy Square if ongoing negotiations fail.
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:18:11 GMTU.S. to Impose Travel Ban On Gambian Citizens
[The Point] The United States government has planned to impose travel ban on 41 countries including The Gambia, according to Reuters.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:55:23 GMTAs Deadline Looms, NGOs Decry EU Migration Approach Against Gambians
[The Point] Non-Governmental Organisations and other human rights groups have jointly denounced the "retributive and punishing tactics" against Gambians and other asylum seekers as the block finally unveiled its long-awaited draft against affected mi...
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:14:52 GMTFarmers in Limbo As Groundnut Purchases Are At a Standstill
[Foroyaa] Farmers in The Gambia are facing a deepening crisis as buying at groundnut buying centres, known as seccos, are at a standstill, leaving them with unsold crops and dwindling incomes.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:25:35 GMTGambians Call for Climate Action, Including Assistance From Wealthy Countries
[Afrobarometer] Citizens say changing weather patterns have forced adjustments in crops, water sources, livestock.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:40:35 GMTU.S. Citizen Fined D120,000 for 'Unlicensed Firearm' Possession
[The Point] The Brikama Magistrates' Court presided over by Magistrate A. Fofana recently sentenced one Rickey Usumbura, a citizen of the United States of America to a fine of D120, 000 in default to serve 10 years imprisonment after pleading guilty ...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:38:25 GMTGovt to Probe Death of Former Jungler Borra Colley
[The Point] The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) announced the passing of former Brigadier General Colley, a notorious member of the former president's hit squad.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:42:16 GMTGFA Slams Parliament, Govt for Conniving Against Diaspora Gambians
[The Point] The Gambia For All (GFA) in a press release has alleged that parliamentarians have connived with the Barrow administration to deprive Gambian Diaspora their voting rights.