The Writers’ Association of The Gambia (WAG) has earmarked the much-awaited Gambia Literature Day to celebrate the life, times and writings of national literary giant, poet and author Madam Juka Fatou Jabang. Taking place at the conference room of the West African International School on Saturday, September 26, the event is set to be graced…
United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and Secretary General, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, has assured Gambians and partners in the Gambia First Coalition that his word is his bond, stressing that his commitment to political agreements goes beyond signatures on paper. Speaking on the “For the People by the People show”, Darboe was pressed on what guarantees…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, National Assembly Member for Central Baddibou and National Organising Secretary of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has urged fellow politicians to uphold truth and respect in public discourse, particularly when speaking about Baddibou’s proud political legacy. Reacting to recent remarks by Hon. Sankung Dampha of Illiasa constituency, Hon. Saho expressed disappointment, stressing…
The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) has officially unveiled the Kanifing Migrant Resilience Hub, a groundbreaking $450,000 initiative funded through the Mayors Migration Council’s Global Cities Fund 2025. The Hub, launched on 11 August 2026 at the KMC office grounds in Westfield, is designed to support the social and economic reintegration of migrant returnees and attempted…
In the villages of Sanunding, Kundam Mafatty, Bamba Kolong, and Kunukou, conversations about democracy are taking root in a new way. The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), backed by the EU-UNDP GREAT Initiative, has just concluded a sensitization campaign across the Upper River Region (URR) and Central River Region (CRR) South one that is…
When President Adama Barrow cut the ribbon on the newly completed Karantaba–Reneru–Tabanani–Demfaye Njaga–Fitu Fulla Road Project on August 11, 2026, the cheers from villagers were more than ceremonial. For the people of the Central River Region, the 26-kilometre stretch of asphalt represents a lifeline one that promises to reshape daily life in profound ways. For…
The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) and the Gambia Press Union (GPU), with support from UNICEF Gambia, have commenced a two-day training workshop on children’s rights and ethical reporting for media practitioners. The training, held from 11–12 August 2026, is part of the project “Strengthening Media Capacity on Children’s Rights and…
In the quiet community of Fass N’jagga Choi, one woman’s daily work is making a life-saving difference. Kumba Touray, a dedicated ambulance driver, has become a vital link between patients and healthcare services, ensuring that emergencies are met with swift and safe transportation. As President Adama Barrow continues to hand over new ambulances to communities…
His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, yesterday received the Board of the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) at State House during its routine six-month briefing on the Agency’s progress, challenges, and strategic priorities. Board Chairperson Musukuta Komma described the engagement as part of NaNA’s accountability process, providing updates on…
Former Vice President and presidential aspirant Dr. Isatou Touray have declared that The Gambia can eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) within a generation, provided that education and community engagement remain central to the campaign. Speaking to Atlantic TV, Dr. Touray one of the country’s most prominent advocates against FGM said decades of activism have shown…
