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Bushfires Threaten Gambia's Historic Sites, Officials Warn. National Centre for Arts and Culture head Hassoum Ceesay reported Thursday that bushfires pose a serious risk to Gambian communities and heritage sites. A recent fire damaged parts of the Wassu Stone Circles in Central River Region...

Civil Society Groups Launch Compliance Study for Gambia, Sierra Leone. A new report on rules for civil society groups in The Gambia and Sierra Leone launched Wednesday at Baobab Holiday Resort. Spaces for Change partnered with the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS)...

Police Learn New Ways to Handle Gender Violence Cases. Gambian police officers completed special training last week on sexual and reproductive health rights. The five-day program used games to teach officers about gender-based violence. The Joint EU-German Support project led the training from...

Court Orders Mental Health Test for Murder Suspect. A Banjul High Court judge ordered psychiatric evaluation Thursday for Ya Fatou Sawaneh, accused of killing her mother last year. Justice Omar Cham directed Sawaneh's transfer to Tanka Tanka psychiatric hospital. The suspect appeared...

Former National Team Star Secures Major Football Partnerships. The Tijan Jaiteh football academy launched its five-year partnership with Norwegian club FK Bodø/Glimt last week, marked by a delivery of premium Puma sports equipment. The academy received new match jerseys, training gear, boots...

An Open Letter Questions President Barrow's Political Future. President Adama Barrow's recent statements about remaining in power have sparked concerns about The Gambia's democratic path. His April 2023 meeting with Muslim elders suggested plans to leave office after his second term. He...

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's Exit from ECOWAS Signals Regional Shift. The departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from ECOWAS marks a major change in West Africa's political landscape. These nations announced their exit from the Economic Community of West African States, raising concerns...

The Gambia Debuts New Legal Magazine "JUSTICE" A new law magazine launched this week aims to transform legal discourse in The Gambia. "JUSTICE: Let There Be Justice Though The Heavens Fall" brings together legal experts, scholars, and students to address key issues in the country's legal...

Major Drug Bust at Banjul Airport: 128,000 Ecstasy Pills Seized. Drug agents arrested a Gambian man Sunday at Banjul International Airport with over 128,000 ecstasy pills hidden in three suitcases. Saikou Krubally, who holds a Spanish residence permit, arrived on Brussels Airlines. Officers...

Immigration Officials Question Wife of Election Rigging Whistleblower. Gambian immigration officers released Sira Touray on bail Monday after questioning her about her husband's departure from the country. Touray, wife of Mbemba Drammeh, posted bail of D100,000 and must report back Wednesday...

Senegalese Business Leader Plans $25M Investment in Gambia. Senegalese opposition figure and businessman Bougane Guèye met with Gambian President Adama Barrow during Friday's FOGECA economic forum. After their talks, Guèye announced plans to invest $25 million in The Gambia. The investment...

Gambia Ports Authority to Address Community Concerns Over Port Expansion. The Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) plans to meet with Sanyang residents about their concerns over the ports expansion project, Managing Director Ousman Jobarteh announced Tuesday. The announcement comes after Sanyang...

Audit Reveals Social Security Chief Bypassed Board to Fund €9.8M Bus Purchase. A National Assembly audit has found that Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation's managing director approved €9.8 million for government buses without board approval. The discovery emerged during...

Former Gambian Diplomat Opposes President's Third Term Bid. Former ambassador Essa Bokarr Sey has stated he will not back President Adama Barrow's potential third-term bid. President Barrow said in a recent TV interview that he planned to step down but changed his mind after his supporters...

Njie Charakh Business School Celebrates Graduation of 200 Women Entrepreneurs. This Sunday, 200 women entrepreneurs received their certificates from the Njie Charakh School of Business Training. The ceremony marked the completion of a five-month intensive business training program. The event...

School Bursar Admits $290,000 Theft in Zimbabwe. A former bursar at Little Rock International School pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing $289,997 in student fees. Tambudzai Majuru changed her plea amid mounting evidence during the trial. The case revealed a scheme using fake receipt books to...

Zimbabwe Party Moves to Expel War Veteran Over Presidential Criticism. Zanu-PF's Mashonaland West province called for the removal of war veteran Blessed Geza from the party after his public attacks on President Mnangagwa. The decision came at a large gathering in Zvimba East Constituency...

Four Cameroonians Face Fines Over Zimbabwe Document Fraud. A Zimbabwe court ordered four Cameroonians to pay US$400 each for obtaining false birth certificates and passports. The group had already spent five months in jail before their sentencing. Magistrate Ruth Moyo found the defendants...

Police Question Zimbabwe Journalist Over Six-Year-Old Case. Alpha Media Holdings reporter Blessed Mhlanga faced police questioning Monday at Harare Central Police Station about a 2018 assault case. The law and order section summoned Mhlanga, who arrived with legal counsel Chris Mhike from Misa...

Harare Officials Hide Luxury Cars Amid Service Concerns. A probe revealed Harare City Council bought 13 luxury vehicles for top officials amid growing concerns over basic services. The fleet includes 12 Toyota Fortuner GD6 vehicles for directors and a Toyota Prado VX200 for the town clerk...