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Aug 12, 2026
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Aug 11, 2026
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 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
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
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
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 / 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
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
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
Aug 7, 2026 • Matthew Anderson and Mark Feldman
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
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
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
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in The Gambia has called for adaptive mechanisms to counter the growing threats of human trafficking in the country. Karl-Frédérick Paul was speaking recently during activities marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons held at African Princess.
Aug 5, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO
The National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons, (NAATIP) recently joined the global community to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at a ceremony held at the African Princess Hotel.
Aug 5, 2026 • Sheriff JANKO
The Diplomacy and International Relations Students Association (DIRSA) of the Civil Service University formerly MDI, over the weekend embarked on the second edition of its two week nationwide tour that brought together students, lecturers, and stakeholders in a journey of learning, national engagement, and cultural appreciation.
Aug 5, 2026 • Ebrima Gillen
The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce, (GYCC) has secured a strategic partnership with leading Chinese business organisations following a high-level meeting in Beijing this week.
Aug 4, 2026 • Momodou Jawo
The Gambia has recorded significant progress in infant nutrition, with 54% of infants now exclusively breastfed — surpassing the global average.
Aug 4, 2026 • Adama Jallow
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