• No Room for Hate Speech in Modern Gambia!

  Aug 13, 2025 | 13:09 pm

  [The Point] In an era highly infiltrated by social media, which is one of the fastest means to put up a message across whether good or bad, there needs to be measures and mass sensitisation on how to use social[…]

• Network Against Gender-Based Violence Condemns Infant Death Linked to FGM

  Aug 13, 2025 | 09:24 am

  [Foroyaa] The Network Against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) has urged the police to conduct a comprehensive, impartial, and transparent investigation into the death of a one-month-old infant in Wellingara, reportedly caused by complications from female genital mutilation (FGM). The group insists[…]

• <b>Gambia</b>, partners move to strengthen capacity for achieving SDG 6 - The Point

  Aug 13, 2025 | 00:06 am

  ... Gambia. The workshop, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara ... He noted that the workshop comes at a crucial time as The Gambia continues its efforts to ...

• Grand coalition &amp; power of incumbency: Who wins The <b>Gambia</b> vote 2026 - The Point

  Aug 12, 2025 | 19:01 pm

  As the Nation approaches the 2026 elections, the political atmosphere is getting convoluted with existing and potentially several new Political ...

• 3 Migrants Abscond in Landmark Gambia-Spain Bilateral Labour Deal

  Aug 7, 2025 | 12:31 pm

  [The Point] Three men among the first batch of migrant workers who recently travelled to Spain under the Bilateral Labour Agreement between The Gambia Government and the Spanish Kingdom have absconded, the government announced through the Ministry of Information and[…]

• Gambia Takes Over Chairmanship of African Caucus of IMF &#x26;amp; WB

  Aug 7, 2025 | 12:31 pm

  [The Point] The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy K.M Keita and delegation recently attended the IMF/World Bank African Caucus meeting in Bangui, Central African Republic, from 30th July -2nd August 2025.

• NHRC Bemoans Hate Speech, Calls for Actions to Safeguard Human Rights

  Aug 7, 2025 | 06:43 am

  [The Point] The vice president of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has renewed their call for urgent actions against the growing threat of hate speech in the country, warning that the divisive rhetoric, 'if left unchecked, could endanger peace'.

• Gambia's Finance Minister Takes Over As Chair of African IMF/World Bank Caucus

  Aug 7, 2025 | 06:29 am

  [Foroyaa] The Gambia's Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy K.M. Keita, has assumed the Chairmanship of the African Caucus of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, following his participation in the 2025 meeting held in Bangui, Central[…]

• Drainage! Danger! Danger! Says Community to Nra

  Aug 5, 2025 | 17:11 pm

  [Foroyaa] Tallinding Koloban and Tallinding Farokono are reminding the NRA of what should have been and should still be done. Roads cannot survive without proper drainage.

• Is the Gambia Government Placed to Pioneer the Sahel Governance Forum?

  Aug 5, 2025 | 14:20 pm

  [Foroyaa] The President of the Republic should gauge what projects and programmes it should host on behalf of Ecowas or the United Nations. The recent meeting on the situation in the Sahel came about because of the unconstitutional takeover of[…]

• BCC Awards Over D2m in Scholarships to Empower Youth

  Aug 5, 2025 | 12:52 pm

  [The Point] In a landmark move to bolster education and youth empowerment, the Banjul City Council (BCC), under the leadership of Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, has disbursed over one million dalasis (D1,000,000) in scholarships to deserving students for the 2025[…]

• Bac Alleged Scandal - Ex CEO Admits Breaking Fund Rules

  Aug 5, 2025 | 12:51 pm

  [The Point] In a damning testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI), former Chief Executive Officer of Brikama Area Council (BAC), Modou Jonga, admitted to deliberately breaching the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) governing the use of the Geology[…]

• Biofuels and Sustainability in Africa!

  Aug 5, 2025 | 12:50 pm

  [The Point] Access to secure, sustainable and affordable energy is a prerequisite for sustainable development in developing countries.

• Minority Leader - 2026 Election Is Battle for Gambia's Democratic Survival

  Aug 5, 2025 | 12:50 pm

  [The Point] United Democratic Party (UDP) Minority Leader and Senior Administrative Secretary, Hon. Alhagie S. Darboe, has issued a rallying call to Gambians in the Diaspora, urging them to unite and intensify their support ahead of the 2026 presidential election,[…]

• Introducing Khalipha General Alhajie Yahya Darboe

  Aug 5, 2025 | 12:49 pm

  [The Point] Khalipha General Alhajie Yahya Darboe is the 6th Khalipha of Saikou Seedia Darboe (2007-2025).

• Govt to Cover 78% of Water Supply System in Rural Communities

  Aug 5, 2025 | 12:17 pm

  [The Point] The minister for Fisheries and Water Resources has disclosed that as part of government's pursuit to provide enough and potable water supply to the citizens, his ministry is working to ensure that there is significant coverage of water[…]

• Gambian Delegation Champions Climate Action, Agricultural Reform At Pan-African Parliament

  Aug 5, 2025 | 12:17 pm

  [The Point] Members of The Gambia's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) have made a strong case for urgent climate action, agricultural transformation, and equitable trade during the recent P20 Symposium organised by PAP.

• Alleged Illegal Sand Mining Sparks Controversy in Kartong

  Aug 4, 2025 | 19:18 pm

  [Foroyaa] A conflict over alleged illegal sand mining in Kartong has reignited deep divisions within the coastal village known both for its thriving fishing community and growing appeal as a tourism destination.

• Police Respond to Fatal Road Accident in Foni

  Aug 4, 2025 | 19:18 pm

  [Foroyaa] Press release: August 3, 2025

• Lands Ministry Seeks to Overturn Court Injunction in S&#x26;amp;j Property Land Case

  Aug 4, 2025 | 19:17 pm

  [Foroyaa] The Ministry of Regional Government and Lands and the Attorney General are seeking to set aside a court injunction granted in favour of S&J Property over a disputed parcel of land located in Old Yundum, Kombo North District, West[…]

• Justice Tabally Concedes to Inaccuracies in Sale Report of Jammeh's Cattle

  Aug 4, 2025 | 19:15 pm

  [Foroyaa] Justice Sheriff B. Tabally, former Sheriff of the High Court and now a judge of the high court, has conceded that a report his office submitted to the Janneh Commission detailing the sale of former President Yahya Jammeh's confiscated[…]

• Witch-Hunt Victims Demand Criminalisation of Accusations and Public Vindication

  Aug 4, 2025 | 14:15 pm

  [Foroyaa] Victims of former President Yahya Jammeh's notorious 2008-09 witch-hunt campaign are calling for the criminalisation of witchcraft accusations and public declarations of their innocence as key steps toward justice and reconciliation, a new academic study has revealed.

• Ousmane Sonko Unveils Economic and Social Recovery Plan

  Aug 4, 2025 | 13:04 pm

  [The Point] Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially presented his Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) at the Grand Théâtre National in Dakar on Friday, August 1.

• Nigeria Deploys 22 Fresh Volunteers to Gambia

  Aug 4, 2025 | 12:16 pm

  [Daily Trust] Nigeria, over the weekend, deployed 22 fresh volunteers to The Gambia under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) programme.

• Barrow Urges Integrity and Service As New Foreign Minister, IEC Leaders Sworn in

  Aug 1, 2025 | 17:39 pm

  [The Point] President Adama Barrow has called on newly appointed public officials to uphold integrity, diligence and national service as they take on key roles in advancing The Gambia's governance and development agenda.

• New Association Launched to Transform Hibiscus Industry in Gambia

  Aug 1, 2025 | 17:38 pm

  [The Point] In a major boost to agricultural diversification and rural empowerment, a new farming body, the Hibiscus Flower Farmers Association (HFFA) The Gambia, has officially been launched, aiming to unite and advance hibiscus cultivation across the country.

• Ecowas President Calls for Accountability, Action to Transform Governance in the Sahel

  Aug 1, 2025 | 12:18 pm

  [The Point] The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, accountability, and citizen-state relations in the Sahel and across Africa.

• Seednuts for Farmers or for School Feeding Programme?

  Jul 31, 2025 | 18:22 pm

  [Foroyaa] During the national tour of the president before the commencement of the 2024/2025 groundnut trade season farmers complained that their groundnut cropping season had generally failed. According to them they produced mostly leaves without nuts that were fit to[…]

• What Are the Challenges of Access to ID Cards?

  Jul 31, 2025 | 18:18 pm

  [Foroyaa] According to Halifa Sallah, there can be no country without citizens. Citizens must have national documents for their identification. Every citizen of a republic has a right to a birth certificate and that birth certificate should be issued soon[…]

• Floods in Sub-Saharan Africa - Causes, Determinants and Health!

  Jul 29, 2025 | 17:12 pm

  [The Point] Climate change has become a global issue and affects various regions at different levels. The hydro-climatic conditions and the natural fragility of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) make it prone to floods. The review was intended to comprehensively explore the[…]

• U.S. Imposes New Visa Restrictions On Gambia, 30 Others

  Jul 29, 2025 | 07:05 am

  [The Point] The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on citizens of 31 African countries. These restrictions limit non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas to single-entry with a validity period of just three months.

• Gambia Confirms 1 Mpox Case, Investigates 17 Suspected Infections

  Jul 29, 2025 | 07:00 am

  [Foroyaa] Update (25 July) - Health authorities in The Gambia have confirmed the country's first case of Mpox, a viral disease formerly known as monkeypox, while investigating 17 additional suspected infections. Public health officials are urging citizens to self-isolate and[…]