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President Barrow to Inaugurate Major Expansion of UTG Faraba Banta Campus, Lays Foundation for New Medical School
The Gambia is set to mark a transformative moment in its higher education sector as President Adama Barrow prepares to inaugurate a major new phase of the University of The Gambia’s (UTG) Faraba Banta Campus. The event, scheduled for Saturday,…
Gambia, Senegal Launch Joint Operation Leading to Arrest of Fugitive Jungler Sanna Manjang
The Government of The Gambia has announced the arrest of Sanna Manjang, a former member of the notorious Junglers squad, who has long been implicated in grave human rights violations committed under the administration of former President Yahya Jammeh. According…
Gambia’s Information Minister Pays Courtesy Call to ACDHRS
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services of The Gambia, today, paid a courtesy call to the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), reaffirming the Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Centre.…
ACDHRS Sounds Alarm as Africa Marks Day to End Violence Against Women
The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) has issued a powerful warning as the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, calling the crisis “one of Africa’s most urgent human rights emergencies.”…
Banjul North Lawmaker Raises Concerns Over Budget Priorities During 2026 Debate
By Pa Modou Cham The National Assembly of The Gambia yesterday witnessed a tense intervention from the Member for Banjul North, Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah, as lawmakers continued debating the 2026 national budget. Hon. Bah expressed concern over what…
Banjul North NAM Condemns Killing of Crocodile Presented as Gift to President
The Office of the National Assembly Member for Banjul North has issued a strong condemnation following the killing of a crocodile that was presented as a gift to President Adama Barrow. The incident, which has sparked public concern, was described…
GPU Empowers Journalists to Promote Ethical Reporting, Social Cohesion
By Abdourahman Jallow The Gambia Press Union (GPU) recently concluded a two-day intensive capacity-building workshop held on the 11th and 12th of November 2025, aimed at strengthening ethical journalism and promoting peace through responsible media practices. The training brought together…
𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝗕𝘆 𝗣𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺 The Coalition of Progressive Gambians (CoPG) took to the streets on Saturday, November 8, 2025, demanding the re-tabling of the 2020 Draft Constitution and accountability from government officials. The protest, held one year after the group’s…
Lack of tobacco law enforcement attracts more consumers
The Gambia is one of the highly consumed tobacco countries with a fragile market that attracts different age groups including females and underage who are exposed to the products due to the lack of proper law enforcement. The products mostly…