May 08
Gambia: Is Anybody Above the Law?
Dou Sannoh, an adviser to President Adama Barrow's, has been charged by the police and released on bail. Read more »
Gambia: The Battle for the Mayoral and Chairpersonship Elections Rages
The most fiercely fought mayoral, chairpersonship elections between political parties that were united in 2018 is now taking place. In Banjul, each candidate is now engaged in… Read more »
Gambia: Gambian Association in Turkey Speaks, Turkish Ambassador Explains
Officials of the Gambian Association in Turkey dubbed 'the Real Responders' have stated that the situation of their countrymen in Turkey is worrying as they alleged that the Police… Read more »
Gambia: Presidential Adviser Dou Sannoh Charged
President Adama Barrow's adviser, Dou Sannoh, has been charged by the police and released on bail. Police Spokesperson Cadet Assistant Superintendent Binta Njie confirmed this news… Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Inaugurates 30 KV Power Line
President Adama Barrow, on Saturday, 6th May launched a 30KV power line covering LaminKoto to Diabugu-Batapa. Read more »
Gambia: Wco Pledges to Support Customs in Tackling Illegal Trade
Dr Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General of the World Customs Organisation (WCO), Friday said they will continue giving support to regional customs, especially in the area of combating… Read more »
April 25
Gambia: Registrar of Companies Removed From His Position After He Decline to Register Vista Bank
Registrar of Companies Alieu Jallow has been removed from his position by his superiors at the State Law Office after he declined to execute what he called illegal instructions… Read more »
March 28
Gambia: What Is the State of Play for the Council Elections 2023?
The number of council seats is 120. 366 candidates have been nominated to participate in the elections. No single seat has been left uncontested. Read more »
Gambia: NAWEC Briefs the Press On New Tariff
Officials of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), yesterday Monday 27th March 2023, briefed members of the press on their new tariff which will take effect on 10th… Read more »
Gambia: Axe to Grind With the Auditor General? We Hope Not
The Gambia operates on the basis of the principle of law. Section 160(1)(c) indicates that, Read more »
Gambia: Court Declares Voluntary Statements of Alleged Coupist Inadmissible
The Banjul High Court presided over by Justice Basiru V.P. Mahoney has declared that the voluntary and cautionary statements of Fabakary Jawara (an alleged coupist) were… Read more »
Gambia: '367 Candidates Nominated for Council Elections Nationwide'
The Independent Electoral Commission has endorsed the nominations of three hundred and sixty-six candidates nationwide for the upcoming Councillorship elections scheduled in April… Read more »
March 17
Gambia: Deputy Chairperson of Basse Area Council Resigns From UDP
The Vice Chairperson of Basse Area Council and member of the United Democratic party, has resigned from the UDP. Read more »
Gambia: DP, GANU File No Candidates in KM
The Returning Officer for Kanifing, Joseph Collehy, said the Democratic Party (DP) and Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU) who were scheduled for nomination today did not… Read more »
Gambia: NPP Cancels Protest
Foroyaa earlier received information that the Inspector General of Police had granted permit to the NPP Youth Wing to hold a procession on Friday from Bund Road to the National… Read more »
Gambia: How Many Poitical Parties Have Filed Candidates So Far?
The IEC has set up a schedule for nomination of political parties in an alphabetical order from 14th to 25th March 2023. Read more »
Gambia: Policeman Testifies in Baitullah Junior's Sedition Trial
Essa Sowe, a policeman working at the Anti-Crime Unit of the Gambia Police Force on Tuesday, 14 March gave evidence in the sedition trial involving one Omar Kujabi, alias Baitullah… Read more »
Gambia: Immigration Bill 2023, Set to Replace the Act of 1965, Validated
In an effort to modernize immigration laws and practices, The Gambia has successfully validated a new Bill to replace the outdated GID Act of 1965. The two-day validation… Read more »
March 16
Gambia: Why Should Mob Justice Be Avoided?
The reason why courts and law enforcement officers are put in charge of the justice system is to ensure that punishment is equal to crime committed. There is no single human being… Read more »
Gambia: Higher Education Minister Appears Before Lawmakers
Pierre Gomez, the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), told Members of the National Assembly that one million, one hundred and thirty four… Read more »
Gambia: Network of Women in Arts Awards Women of Excellence in Arts
Joining the rest of the world to celebrate and commemorate the importance of International Women's Day (IWD) in The Gambia, the Network of Women in The Arts in collaboration with… Read more »
Gambia: Angry Mob Assail On Suspected Thief in Serrekunda
A young man was last weekend beaten at the Brikama Car Park in Serrekunda by an angry mob after he allegedly took the wallet of a woman who was scrambling for a vehicle. Read more »
Gambia: GCCPC Commemorates World Consumers Right Day
The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC), on Wednesday 15th March, 2023 joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day. Read more »
Gambia: NA Health Committee Unearths Challenges Confronting Health Facilities
The Legislative Select Committee on Health, has in its report on its visit to health facilities across the country, unearthed the challenges confronting health facilities in… Read more »
Gambia: Commission of Inquiry Into the Conduct of Local Government Councils
As the NPP receives permit to demonstrate in relation to corruption in local government councils there is a body established by the executive to precisely investigate and report on… Read more »