National News

Attack vs Saifond: Fula Mega Concert set to shutdown Q City on Nov 21

Gambian hit maker Attack Gaye and Guinean Afro-star Saifond will headline the Fula Community Association’s annual cultural concert on November 21st at Q City.

Aug 25, 2026

NCCE, TANGO train grassroots leaders in strategic advocacy

The National Council for Civic Education, NCCE, in partnership with TANGO and under the EU/UNDP GREAT Project, has launched a two-day training to strengthen lobbying and advocacy skills at the grassroots level.

Aug 24, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

DCD, PAID-WA ink 5-year deal to boost development capacity

The Department of Community Development, DCD, and the Rural Development Institute, RDI, have signed a five-year strategic partnership with the Pan African Institute for Development-West Africa, PAID-WA, to strengthen capacity building, research, and sustainable development in The Gambia.

Aug 24, 2026 • Adama Jallow

VP Jallow backs teaching legacy summit as educators mobilise for transformation

Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow has thrown his support behind the Teaching Legacy Summit, a new initiative seeking to place Gambian teachers at the centre of national conversations on education reform and transformation.

Aug 21, 2026 • Mariatou Ngum & Abdou Mbye

Gambia moves to end fragmented mental health care

The Gambia has taken a major step towards ending the fragmented delivery of mental health and psychosocial support services with the establishment of a National Technical Working Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).

Aug 21, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO

Gender Ministry pushes for results-driven performance at staff assembly

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare has called for stronger teamwork, accountability and results-driven performance as it seeks to improve service delivery and achieve sustainable outcomes for the people of The Gambia.

Aug 21, 2026 • Sajor Camara

Hadigala International College briefs VP on growth, hands over security force scholarships

Hadigala International College has briefed Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow on the institution’s growth and contribution to national development, while formally handing over scholarship awards to personnel of the country’s security and law-enforcement institutions.

Aug 20, 2026 • Mariatou Ngum and Abdou Mbye

National Assembly staff undergo training on parliamentary procedures

The Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly has commenced a three-day intensive in-house training programme for parliamentary staff, aimed at strengthening their understanding of the Constitution, Standing Orders, parliamentary procedures and the Code of Conduct.

Aug 20, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

NGBV pledges support ahead of students’ week at UTG

As Students’ Week at the University of The Gambia (UTG) draws closer, the Network Against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) has pledged its full support to the event, particularly in activities related to gender-based violence prevention, awareness and capacity building.

Aug 20, 2026 • Ali Jaw

IOM, Gov’t discuss plans to secure safer labour migration for Gambians

The International Organization for Migration, (IOM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), has launched a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening labour migration governance in The Gambia.

Aug 19, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Gender Ministry urged to deliver results, not just processes

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare has been urged to strengthen institutional performance and ensure government policies translate into tangible results for Gambians.

Aug 19, 2026 • Momodou Jawo

Gov’t launches AFRIMAKK to empower young entrepreneurs

The Government of The Gambia has launched the African Manufacturers and Makers (AFRIMMAK), a flagship programme aimed at creating an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups.

Aug 19, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Stop Step Pharmacy extends largesse to UTGSU

Stop Step Pharmacy has donated a substantial supply of medical items to the University of The Gambia Students’ Union, UTGSU, in a major initiative to improve healthcare across UTG campuses.

Aug 19, 2026 • Ali Jaw

NAQAA vows to uphold standards in apprenticeship programmes

CEO Tarro assures The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) has spoken of the authority’s commitment to ensuring that the newly validated apprenticeship programmes meet nationally accepted standards of quality, relevance, equity, and accountability.

Aug 18, 2026 • Adama Jallow

AAFWA President returns home with fresh insights after GAAPP Regional Meeting

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.

Aug 18, 2026 • Osman Kargbo

ART27 Gallery opens with   landmark exhibition Dec 1

The ART27 Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery & Creative Hub will open its doors on December 1, 2026, with a landmark exhibition aimed at marking a new chapter for The Gambia’s contemporary art scene.

Aug 18, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

Parties to formalise UDP-led 'Gambia First Coalition' with strategic MoU

Key political parties and movements, led by the United Democratic Party (UDP), will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday to formalise the 'Gambia First Coalition' ahead of the December 5 presidential election.

Aug 17, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Gambia’s National Apprenticeship Policy Validated to Drive Jobs, Skills and Growth

The Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Prof. Pierre Gomez, has said the effective implementation of the newly validated National Apprenticeship Policy will serve as a cornerstone for skills development, employment creation, enterprise growth, and national prosperity.

Aug 17, 2026 • Adama Jallow