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ActionAid pushes parliament for stronger investment in agriculture

ActionAid International The Gambia has called for a stronger focus on agricultural investment, food security and climate resilience in its engagement with the National Assembly’s Select Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development on the implementation of the Maputo Declaration.

Sep 23, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

UNDP, WILL launch intergenerational push for women ahead of 2027 Polls

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Women in Liberation and Leadership (WILL) have launched a new initiative to support aspiring women politicians through capacity building and intergenerational leadership ahead of The Gambia’s 2027 National Assembly and Local Government elections.

Sep 23, 2026

Young Gambians march for climate justice, present demands to gov’t

Young people, women’s groups and civil society organisations under the banner of Global Platform The Gambia on Saturday staged a climate justice march and presented a set of demands to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, as part of activities marking the Global Week of Climate Action.

Sep 22, 2026 • Rohey Samba

Peace is presence of dignity, justice and human rights — Caritas Director

The Director of Caritas-Gambia has described peace as not merely the absence of war, but the presence of human dignity, dialogue, reconciliation, compassion, opportunity, justice and respect for human rights.

Sep 22, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Iqra International extends largesse to Banjulians

Iqra International, a UK-based volunteer-driven organization working with adolescents across West Africa, on Friday extended its humanitarian support to the community of Banjul with the donation of sewing machines and wheelchairs.

Sep 22, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Gambia to host delegates from over 33 countries at Global Fulbe Assembly

Delegates from more than 33 countries will gather in The Gambia next week as the country hosts the 2026 TabitalPulaaku International General Assembly, with organisers expressing confidence in the nation's readiness to stage a successful global Fulbe congress.

Sep 21, 2026 • Rohey Samba

ActionAid calls for greater investment in organic fertiliser as farmers face rising costs

ActionAid International The Gambia has called for increased investment in organic fertiliser and agroecological farming practices as farmers continue to grapple with rising production costs and limited access to essential agricultural inputs.

Sep 21, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

GID KM engages Abuko authorities to strengthen community collaboration

Sep 21, 2026

GID conducts sensitisation campaign on irregular migration in NBR Communities

The Gambia Immigration Department's (GID) Border Patrol Unit (BPU) has conducted a community sensitisation campaign in the North Bank Region aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of irregular migration and transnational organised crime.

Sep 18, 2026

From ‘back way’ migrant to karate champion: The remarkable comeback of Edrisa Jallow

Sep 18, 2026 • Jarra Cham

CDS reaffirms GAF duty to protect civilians

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Major General Ousman Gomez, has reminded members of the military that their fundamental responsibility is to protect civilians and non-citizens while ensuring that their rights and freedoms are respected.

Sep 17, 2026 • Adama Jallow