The Deputy Permanent Secretary (Technical) at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Saikou JC Trawally, has said The Gambia is facing an energy crisis, where limited access to clean and modern forms of energy continues to hinder economic growth and development. DPS Trawally was speaking during the dissemination workshop of the National Renewable…
The University of The Gambia Debate Association (UTGDA), one of the leading students associations in the university, recently paid a visit to Fantanka for a meeting on key national issues. Fantanka is a civil society organisation known for its advocacy on transitional justice, gender and community. Established in December 2018, Fantanka seeks to close the…
Conscious Health and Hygiene Foundation, an organisation of progressive and development-oriented Gambians passionate about health and hygiene, is setto stage a launching ceremony. Scheduled for Saturday, August 30, the ceremony will mark the official unveiling of the foundation dedicated to promoting health consciousness, hygiene awareness and sustainable community well-being across The Gambia and beyond. The…
A seasoned, multiple award winning writer and youth leader, Baboucarr E.A. Busso, is set to launch his debut book carrying the title ‘Loud Whispers of Silence’. Busso, who got his Bachelor’s degree in English language with distinction from the University of the Gambia (UTG), is a revered young personality among students at the UTG, especially…
Minister of Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, has expressed that African countries, through solidarity and mutual support, can build their own security. The former Inspector General of Police and security luminary made this observation during the handing-over of military equipment to the Gambia Armed Forces by the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. He state: “Beyond the practical values,…
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on 25 August 2025 convened an extraordinary meeting of its Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to address what it described as Israel’s ongoing aggression and war crimes against the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, speaking at the 21st extraordinary session, called…
The Mayor of Kanifing Municipality, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has raised concerns over contradictions in the council’s financial manual, during his first public appearance before the municipal probe commission. Mayor Bensouda said the manual, intended as a guideline, conflicts with the Local Government Act and the Financial Audit Act, which clearly define the roles and responsibilities of…
The Gambia Police Force has taken a historic step as its first batch of officers prepares to serve on United Nations peacekeeping missions abroad. After three weeks of intensive training, the officers are now set to join global efforts in promoting peace and security. The training, held from 4 to 25 August and coordinated by…
Seedy S.K. Njie, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, has responded to the United Democratic Party (UDP) for opposing the government’s decision to issue national documents to Gambians living abroad. Mr Njie, who doubles as deputy spokesperson for the ruling National People’s Party (NPP), made the remarks after the UDP youth wing staged a massive protest…
The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) have received fifteen buffalo vehicles, a consignment of uniforms and assorted military gear from the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Received on Friday 22 August 2025, the items were presented through His Excellency Hamoud Abdi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to The Gambia. The consignment…
