The Government of The Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups with the official launch of the Afrimakk Initiative. The flagship programme, spearheaded by the Mendez Impact Foundation, debuted with the Young Innovators Challenge, an inter-school entrepreneurship competition involving nine schools across the region. The Honourable…
Hon. Fatou K. Jawara has urged African parliaments to treat governance, peace, and security as a single, indivisible agenda in the face of mounting political, economic, and technological disruptions. Speaking at the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference, Jawara seconded a motion on Governance, Peace and Security, warning that parliaments across the continent…
For decades, groundnuts have been the lifeblood of Gambian farming households, providing income to pay school fees, settle debts, and prepare for the next planting season. But this year, frustration is mounting as farmers complain of unpaid dues from Secco presidents entrusted with handling their sales. At the heart of the issue is the National…
Courtroom Assault In a tense courtroom session before Presiding Magistrate B. Sowe, the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court convicted Mam Jarra Jassey an officer of Kanifing Municipal Council of common assault under Section 227 of the Criminal Code, sentencing her to six months’ imprisonment in default of a fine and ordering compensation to the victim. Jassey was…
Alhaji Mamadi Kurang, a chartered accountant and member of the United Democratic Party, has cast doubt on the government’s portrayal of The Gambia’s reported six percent economic growth, describing it as a “growth illusion” that fails to reflect the realities faced by ordinary citizens. Speaking in an interview with QTV, Mr. Kurang argued that while…
The President of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of West Africa (AAFWA), Sheku Wai, is back in The Gambia from Kenya where he attended the Global Allergy and Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) Africa & Middle East Alliance (AMEA) Regional Meeting held on August 8–9 in Nairobi, Kenya. Mr Wai told this medium that the meeting, held…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU), in partnership with TANGO, has begun a series of town hall meetings in rural communities to raise awareness about the roles and responsibilities of key governance institutions. The initiative is part of the UNDP-EU GREAT Project, which supports The Gambia’s democratic transition. The first phase of meetings is being held…
In an exclusive interview, Sheikh Tijan Gaye, a widely known youth leader, activist and public affairs commentator, has called for the enactment of the death penalty amid a worrying surge in violent crimes across The Gambia. Gaye believes this could be an effective deterrent for violent crimes. Analysing what he terms an “unprecedented rate” of…
In an exclusive interview, Mamadou Kurang, one of the country’s dynamic young politicians and a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has opined that Mama Kandeh, the leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), is a fading force in the political arena. Mama Kandeh recently allied with the NPP, endorsing President Adama Barrow’s candidacy….
The Christian community across The Gambia came together on Saturday to mark the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the most significant celebrations in the Catholic calendar. Churches throughout the country held solemn Masses, with worshippers gathering in large numbers to honor the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus,…
