A delegation of three from the University of The Gambia Students Union has attended the 6th Post-War Leadership of the Liberian National Students Union (LINSU) on Friday. The delegates include the UTGSU president Nyaninka Manjang, vice president Yunusa Mbye and the secretary general. While the ceremony underscored a pivotal epoch in the student leadership of…
Babucarr Fofana, the former regional coordinator of National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) for the Kuntaur administrative area, appeared before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry on Monday to provide answers over the expenditure of D100,000 he received from the Kuntaur Area Council. The money, designated as part of a Covid-19 relief fund, was instead classified…
The Gambia Police Force, in partnership with DCAF, has successfully concluded a year-long Gender Promotion Initiative, marking a significant step in advancing gender inclusivity within the force. The event marking the conclusion of the training was today held at the Sir DKJ Conference Centre, where the Inspector General of Police, Seedy M. Touray, expressed appreciation…
The German Police Support Team (GPST) project in The Gambia officially came to a successful conclusion today February 5, 2025, with a handing over and closing ceremony held at the Police Intervention Unit Headquarters in Kanifing. The event, attended by high-ranking officials, diplomats, and security stakeholders, marked the end of a transformative partnership that has…
The Deputy Head of Mission from the European Union Delegation to The Gambia, Raphaël Brigand has said a free and responsible media is the backbone of any democratic society. Mr Brigand was speaking during the opening ceremony of a two-day capacity building training for Media Council Gambia (MCG) and Gambia Press Union (GPU) on Media…
The ECOWAS Commission has released the first edition of its Regional Economic Outlook Report, addressing economic dynamics amid political instability and security threats. The report, received by ECOWAS Commission President Dr Omar Alieu Touray in February 2025, underscores the link between stability and development, aligning with ECOWAS Vision 2050. The report highlights economic resilience despite…
The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) officially took effect on January 29, 2025. However, in a bid to uphold regional solidarity and minimize disruption for citizens and businesses, ECOWAS has announced a series of transitional measures. According to a statement from the regional bloc,…
The issue of price hikes has been a major challenge and the government is still unable to put up regulations to mitigate the challenge in the market, prompting vendors in Serrekunda to continue venting their frustrations as this year’s Ramadan approaches. Speaking to Senigambia newspaper, Jainaba Sowe, a vendor at Serrekunda market, expressed her disappointment…
Three years ago a group of men stood on the beach in front of the Bakau Fish Market looking out to sea, occasionally pointing, occasionally speaking quietly to one another. I sat nearby on the tiny beach of an adjacent hotel thinking about a swim. There are turtles in that area, and though elusive and…
Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology has defended the newly introduced Student Revolving Loan Scheme Bill at parliament, emphasizing the urgent need to prioritize support for marginalized groups, particularly women, girls, and individuals with disabilities. During consultations on Monday 27 January 2025 with the Joint Committee of Finance, the Public Accounts Committee, and…
