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UTG Holds Largest-Ever Convocation, Graduates Over 1,600 Students
The University of The Gambia (UTG) today marked a major milestone as it conferred degrees on more than 1,600 graduates during its 18th Convocation Ceremony—the largest in the institution’s history. The ceremony was presided over by Chancellor and President of…
Mayor Rohey Lowe Questions Push for Media Regulation, Declares Support for GPU President
Mayor of Banjul City Council, Rohey Malick Lowe, has strongly criticized what she described as a sudden push for media regulation, questioning the timing and motives behind the move. In a statement shared on social media, Lowe argued that the…
West Africa Editors Society supports GPU’s rejection of Gambian government proposal to register journalists and social media users
PRESS RELEASE Accra, April 12, 2026 – The West Africa Editors Society (WAES) has viewed with grave concerns the position taken by the Gambian authorities in proposing to register journalists and social media users, a decision that the Gambian Press…
Escalating Tensions In The Gunjur–Berending Land Dispute: A Call For Calm And Urgent Government Intervention
PRESS RELEASE The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia) expresses deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions between the neighboring communities of Gunjur and Berending in the Kombo South District, West Coast Region. The long-standing land dispute has…
Movement Condemns Alleged Presidential Remarks on Bojang Siblings, Warns of Threat to Rule of Law
A civil society movement, Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), has strongly condemned recent statements attributed to President Adama Barrow regarding Ousinou Bojang and Amie Bojang, describing them as a threat to justice and due process. In a statement issued yesterday,…
Bafuloto Residents Lament Poor Road Conditions
By Modou Touray Residents of Bafuloto, Brikama North District, West Coast Region, have expressed deep frustration over the poor condition of the road connecting their community to nearby markets and essential service Centres. Speaking to this Medium, community members said…
Dr Ismaila Ceesay Hails Decade of Media Excellence at GPU Journalism Awards
By Staff Reporter The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr Ismaila Ceesay, has praised the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for its role in strengthening the country’s democratic space as the Union marked the 10th edition of its National…
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Press Release The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) wishes to inform the general public, school administrators, and all stakeholders in the education sector that musicians and entertainers whose songs contain vulgar, indecent, or immoral content are strictly prohibited…
ACDHRS Commemorates Women Human Rights Defenders Day, Calls for Greater Protection and Inclusion
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has joined global actors in marking Women Human Rights Defenders Day, paying tribute to the bravery and leadership of women who champion human rights across Africa. In a statement issued…