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ART27 residency artist unveils new wildlife collection ahead of gallery opening

Carolyne Jacobs, a distinguished member of the ART27 Artist Residency Programme, is set to unveil a new collection of 12 artworks as the ART27 Gallery prepares for its much-anticipated opening.

Aug 13, 2026 • Ismaila Sonko

GMA validates 5-Year Communication Strategy to Strengthen Maritime Governance

Stakeholders in The Gambia’s maritime sector have validated the Communication Strategy and Implementation Action Plan 2026-2030 of The Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA).

Aug 12, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Sankeeth Healthcare taps Gambian CEO to facilitate Medical Travel to India

Sankeeth Healthcare / Meditrip, an India-based health service provider, has appointed Mr. Buramanding Kinteh, CEO of Human Development Society Gambia, as its Medical Tourism Consultant for The Gambia.

Aug 12, 2026 • Lamin Gibba

Banjul North MP, Nursing Students sign MoU to boost constituency healthcare

Banjul North National Assembly Member, Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Nursing Students Association, NSA, of the University of The Gambia to boost healthcare delivery in the constituency.

Aug 12, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Gambia’s PLO Lumumba Foundation Finishes Second in Pan-African Virtual Quiz 2025

The PLO Lumumba Foundation – The Gambia Chapter has emerged as first runner-up in the Pan-African Virtual Quiz Competition 2025.

Aug 12, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Minister Jobe welcomes over 700 Senegalese students for Colonie De Vacances

The Gambia has welcomed over700 Senegalese students taking part in holiday camps (Colonie De Vacance) at four hotels across the country, in a move described as a boost to regional tourism, cultural exchange and the longstanding relationship between The Gambia and Senegal.

Aug 11, 2026 • Yunus S Saliu

Gambia to host WAFFEST 2026 as West African Food Festival Targets Tourism Boom

The Gambia will host the West African Food Festival, WAFFEST 2026, from October 15 to 21, as government and stakeholders seek to reposition the country as a leading destination for culinary, cultural and tourism experiences in the sub-region.

Aug 11, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

Munaff Dental Treats over 100 in free URR Outreach

Munaff Dental Clinic, one of The Gambia’s trusted providers in comprehensive dental care, has provided free oral health services to more than 100 people during a recent two-day community outreach in Gambisara village, Upper River Region.

Aug 11, 2026 • Isatou Jatta

NRIF pushes for stronger research system to drive Gambia’s development

The Gambia has taken another step toward strengthening its research and innovation system as the National Research and Innovation Fund, (NRIF) and the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) convened a national stakeholder forum recently.

Aug 10, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Major Relief for Tallinding North as 3 containers of aid arrive for vulnerable families

Tallinding North Ward has received a major humanitarian boost with the arrival of 3 containers of donated materials for residents and beyond.

Aug 10, 2026 • Jankey Ceesay

Police, UTGSU strengthen ties ahead of Students’ Week 2026

The Inspector General of Police, Seedy Muctarr Touray, on Wednesday received executive members of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union, UTGSU, at Police Headquarters in Banjul. Led by Vice President Adama Ndow, the delegation discussed areas of collaboration ahead of Students’ Week 2026.

Aug 10, 2026 • Ali Jaw

Sankeeth Healthcare taps Gambian CEO to facilitate Medical Travel to India

Sankeeth Healthcare / Meditrip, an India-based health service provider, has appointed Mr. Buramanding Kinteh, CEO of Human Development Society Gambia, as its Medical Tourism Consultant for The Gambia.

Aug 10, 2026 • Lamin Gibba

Mayor Bensouda launches GMD416,590 modern fish shed at Serrekunda market

The Lord Mayor of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Talib Ahmed Bensouda, has inaugurated a newly constructed fish sellers’shed at the Serrekunda Market, a GMD416,590.05 project designed to improve trading conditions, sanitation and the livelihoods of hundreds of market vendors.

Aug 7, 2026 • Adama Jallow

Omar Ceesay resigns from GDC, Ebrima S. Bah steps down from coalition 2026 mediation committee

Former National Assembly Member for Niamina East, Hon. Omar Ceesay, has resigned from the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), citing differences over the party’s decision to align with President Adama Barrow and the ruling National People’s Party (NPP).

Aug 7, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

Africanist Press Podcast Listed Among Africa’s Top 100 Podcasts

Aug 7, 2026 • Matthew Anderson and Mark Feldman

Gabon President applauds Gambia’s educational transformation

The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has commended The Gambia’s development efforts in education and healthcare after touring the state-of-the-art Faraba Banta Campus of the University of The Gambia (UTG).

Aug 6, 2026 • Ali Jaw

EU, UNODC strengthen Gambia’s fight against maritime crime

The European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Government of The Gambia have intensified efforts to strengthen the country’s maritime legal framework and improve its capacity to combat transnational crimes at sea.

Aug 6, 2026 • Isatou Ceesay Bah

Kiang West communities gain enterprise skills to strengthen conservation, livelihoods

Members of the Kiang West National Park (KWNP) Site Management Committees (SMCs) have gained new skills and knowledge in enterprise development aimed at strengthening community-led conservation efforts and improving livelihoods in communities surrounding the protected area.

Aug 6, 2026