Indonesia Honorary Consul Alieu Secka has extended a warm invitation to the people of The Gambia and Africa to take advantage of the immense opportunities provided by the Indonesia Trade Expo slated to take place in the Indonesian city of BSD – Bumi Serpong Damai, located within Greater Jakarta – from 15 to 19 October…
The Judiciary of The Gambia wishes to inform the media and the general public that, following an application by the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice under the Coroners Act, His Lordship Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has today ordered the holding of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Omar Badjie,…
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has confirmed the suspension and detention of four officers directly involved in the pursuit that led to the death of Omar Badjie. The officers were arrested on 28 September 2025 and remain in custody, pending the launch of an independent Coroner’s Inquest by the State. A postmortem examination was conducted…
In a bid to strengthen cooperation between the police and journalists, the Gambia Press Union (GPU) paid a courtesy call to the Gambia Police Force (GPF) at the police headquarters on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Assistant Inspector General of Police Administration, Mr. Ebrima Bah, who welcomed the visitors and chaired the meeting, commended the initiative,…
President Adama Barrow, has said his government remained vigilant in protecting all lawful rights, and those who resort to violence or incite it, “will be held accountable in accordance with due process and respect for human rights,” he assured. The Gambian leader made these remarks during his televised address to nation following death of one…
The Gambia Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Project (GAMIRSALEP) under the Central Project Coordinating Unit (CPCU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security convened a four-day Training of Trainers workshop for the demand side (borrowers) at a local Hotel. Held to raise awareness about the project’s activities, the training also sought…
In a significant milestone for the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Major Dr Abdoulie K. Conteh has completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in International Criminal Law at the University of The Gambia. As the first serving member of GAF to achieve this feat, Major Dr. Conteh presented the lifecycle of his academic journey to…
The Evangelical Fellowship of The Gambia (EFG) has convened a historic event dubbed the Great Commission Forum in respect of evangelical identity and mission in The Gambia and beyond. Held at the Kanifing church of Assemblies of God The Gambia on 20 September 2025, the forum brought together Christians of all ages including pastors, priests…
The Gambia will next host high-level Senegalese security officials for a three-day bilateral engagement on matters relating to prison administration, security cooperation and justice sector reform. Scheduled for 29 September to 1 October 2025, the significant engagement is part of the ongoing security sector reform themed ‘Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Corrections and Security for Sustainable…
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, received a delegation from the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Commission at the State House in Banjul. The commission briefed the President on the findings of the performance contract assessment report of Social Security and Housing Finance Cooperation (SSHFC) and the National Food Security and Processing Marketing Cooperation (NFSPMC)….
