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ACDHRS officials discuss transnational organised crime

Transnational organised crime a vicious threat to peace and security – ACDHRS Hannah Forster

Chief EditorJuly 21, 2025July 21, 202507 mins

The Executive Director of the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies has proclaimed that transnational organised crimes have serious human rights violations that must be combatted. “Transnational organised crime (TOC) is a vicious threat to peace, security and sustainable development. Wherever it occurs, it fundamentally requires actions and collaborative efforts,” Executive Director Hannah…

Foreign Minister addressing Gambian Ambassadors

Foreign Minister discusses plans with Gambian ambassadors and staff globally

Ismaila SonkoJuly 21, 2025July 21, 202504 mins

The newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Sering Modou Njie, has held his inaugural virtual meeting with Gambian Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and diplomatic staff serving across the globe. The meeting, conducted via Zoom at 15:00 GMT, brought together heads of mission for the formal introduction of the new Minister, presentation…

GPA win Gambia second division league title

Ismaila SonkoJuly 21, 2025July 21, 202504 mins

The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) FC have been crowned champions of the Gambian second division league in a colourful ceremony presided over by GFF President Lamin Kaba Bajo at the Serekunda East Mini Stadium. At the same time, Colley Stars FC and RS Tallinding FC joined Samger FC in securing a place in the promotion…

ECOWAS officials at Standby Force training

ECOWAS endorses Regional Standby Force Training Policy to boost peace operations and security in West Africa

Press ReleaseJuly 21, 2025July 21, 202505 mins

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed a groundbreaking training policy aimed at transforming its Standby Force into a fully operational mechanism for peace support operations and regional security. This milestone was achieved during a two-day high-level Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting held from 16 to 17 July 2025 in Abuja, Nigeria. Organised…

Women Enterprise Fund inaugurates new board

Sarjo M. CamaraJuly 18, 202504 mins

The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), a project under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, inaugurated its new Board on Wednesday 16 July 2025. The newly appointed Board will oversee the strategic direction and management of the Fund. The Permanent Secretary (Technical), Saikou Trawally, inaugurated the Board on behalf of the Minister of Gender,…

OIC condemns Israeli actions in Palestine and Syria, urges global intervention

Yahya JawoJuly 17, 202503 mins

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued strong condemnations against recent Israeli actions in both the occupied Palestinian territories and Syria, calling them clear violations of international law and a threat to regional stability. In a firm statement, the OIC denounced Israel’s decision to transfer the administration of the historic Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron…

Mamadi Kurang speaking at Janneh commission

Jammeh-assets probe undermined by budget control, counsel overreach – Kurang

Ismaila SonkoJuly 17, 2025July 17, 202503 mins

Mamadi Kurang, former Secretary of the Janneh Commission, has told lawmakers that the high-profile probe into ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s assets was undermined by the Justice Ministry’s tight grip on its finances and the far-reaching influence of its lead counsel. Kurang testified on Wednesday before the National Assembly’s Special Select Committee examining how assets traced by…

GAF officials on counter terrorism training course

GAF concludes counter terrorism training course

Ismaila SonkoJuly 16, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, successfully concluded a month-long Counter Terrorism Training of Trainers (TOT) Course for the Gambia National Army (GNA), graduating 21 personnel. The closing ceremony was held at the Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) in Fajara and presided over by the Commander of GNA, Brigadier General…

New Foreign Minister hosts convivial treat for Diplomatic & Consular Community

Ismaila SonkoJuly 16, 2025July 16, 202505 mins

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad on Tuesday officially introduced its newly appointed Minister, Sering Modou Njie, in a high-level breakfast meeting with members of the diplomatic and consular corps, as well as representatives of international organizations. The event, held at the Atlantic Prime Hotel in Banjul, brought together key figures…

GICSAC slams Gov’t over ID card issuance abroad and nomination fee hike

Yahya JawoJuly 16, 2025July 16, 202503 mins

A group called the Gambia ID Card Scheme “A Great Concerned” (GICSAC) has raised strong objections against the government’s ongoing initiative to issue national identity cards to Gambians living abroad, citing threats to national security and electoral integrity. In a press conference held on July 15, 2025, the organization criticised the Ministry of Interior and…