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19 suspected Sierra Leoneans arrested in Brusubi

The Lower West Coast Region (LWCR) Task Force has arrested 19 suspected Sierra Leonean nationals during an operation at an uncompleted building in Brusubi.

Jul 30, 2026

Fulbe Africa ushers in new 18-member executive at landmark congress

Fulbe Africa (FA), a cultural association dedicated to preserving Fulani heritage and promoting community development, has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of an 18-member executive committee.

Jul 29, 2026 • Momodou Jawo

MoBSE, Lively Minds Parenting Pilot reach 1,500 parents in Region 5 North

The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) has successfully completed a nine-month pilot of parenting session in Region 5 North, in collaboration with Lively Minds, marking a majorstep towards strengthening early childhood development in The Gambia.

Jul 29, 2026 • Edrisa Camara

MoHERST reaffirms commitment to closer with UTGSU

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, MoHERST, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its working relationship with the University of The Gambia Students’ Union, UTGSU.

Jul 29, 2026 • Ali Jaw

MoTIE, UTGSU stage seminar on AfCFTA and ECOWAS integration

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), in partnership with the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU) on Wednesday staged a day’s seminar on the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, and ECOWAS Integration.

Jul 29, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Nafa cash transfer is not political, NaNA Field Officer clarifies

The Nutrition Field Officer of the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) for the West Coast Region 1, has clarified that the bi-monthly Nafa cash transfer programme is not related to politics.

Jul 28, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Survey reveals mixed public confidence in GFF Performance

Group Two of the Advanced Diploma students at the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication (MAJaC) on Thursday unveiled the findings of a Public Perception Survey on the performance of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) covering the period 2021–2026, revealing widespread public awareness of the federation but mixed views on its overall performance.

Jul 28, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

UTGSU seeks GPA support for Annual Students’ Week

The University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU) has met with officials of The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) to seek support ahead of the annual Students’ Week.

Jul 28, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Cuba, Banjul North unite in free health drive

Residents of Banjul received a lifeline in healthcare this week as the Office of the National Assembly Member for Banjul North, in partnership with the Cuban Embassy and the Cuban Medical Brigade, rolled out a free community health screening exercise.

Jul 27, 2026 • Mariama Darboe

Bloom Bank, UTGSU forge partnership ahead of students’ week

Bloom Bank Africa has pledged support to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU) as preparations intensify for this year’s Students’ Week, with discussions centred on entrepreneurship, human resource development and financial backing.

Jul 27, 2026 • Ali Jaw

𝐃𝐆 𝐌𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐛 r𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫

Jul 27, 2026

Robust security sweep targets crime hotspots in Kanifing

Jul 27, 2026

SPECIAL REPORT: Storytelling for Change: Ding Mba Nyimaa Grandmothers Lead New Effort to End FGM, Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy in Janjanbureh

Jul 24, 2026

The Gambia chairs OACPS council, pushes reform, economic transformation

The Gambia has reinforced its growing diplomatic profile after successfully chairing the 121st Session of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), where member states renewed calls for stronger governance, economic transformation and institutional reform.

Jul 24, 2026

MoHERST launches nursing capacity initiative to tackle health workforce gaps

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has launched a Technical Committee to develop a comprehensive Nursing Capacity Development Project Proposal aimed at addressing the country’s critical shortage of nurses and strengthening The Gambia’s healthcare workforce.

Jul 24, 2026 • Adama Jallow

NSPA boss reaffirms commitment to youth development ahead of UTG students’ week

The Executive Director of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA), Saikou Jeng, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote youth empowerment and environmental sustainability, describing young people as key drivers of national development.

Jul 24, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Urban nafa cash transfer expansion reaches over 4,000 vulnerable households

The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the urban expansion of the Nafa Cash Transfer Programme, targeting more than 4,000 vulnerable households across Banjul, Kanifing Municipality and the Greater Banjul Area.

Jul 23, 2026 • Adama Jallow

GPU, political parties unite to safeguard journalists ahead of elections

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and the Inter-Party Committee (IPC) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting journalists and strengthening press freedom ahead of the country’s upcoming elections, with political parties pledging to hold members accountable for attacks and intimidation against media practitioners.

Jul 23, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko