Gambia passes national data protection law

Gambia's National Assembly passed the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Bill, 2025, which represents the first national legal framework that protects citizens' personal information, The Voice reports. Government officials said the new law...

Gambian Chinese Community Marks 76th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

By Nelson Manneh The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia, in collaboration with the local Chinese community, hosted a vibrant reception on September 30, 2025, to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)....

Gambia calls for transformational climate solutions at UNGA80

Highlighting the deep vulnerabilities facing The Gambia, Hon. Manjang noted that agriculture, the backbone of the Gambian economy is being devastated by climate change, with rising seas causing saline intrusion into rice fields and threatening...

Gambia U-17 depart for Mali as WAFU Zone A U-17 Cup of Nations edges closer

The Baby Scorpions will hold series of training sessions before playing against Guinea Bissau in their opening group match on Sunday. The Gambia U-17 team held several training sessions at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum...

Gambia celebrates senior citizens with gifts, community visits

During the visits, members of the University of Senior Citizens spent time with elderly residents, reminiscing about their younger days, sharing experiences, and reflecting on the future of their children and grandchildren. The gesture was part of...

Gambia Methodist Laymen’s Association marks 40 years with environmental action

The landmark event, held last Friday, brought together church leaders, government officials, and school authorities, including Dr. Ernest Aubee, President of GMLA and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the school; Dawda Badjie, Executive...

GAMIRSALEP Project Empowers Trainers to Boost Agricultural Lending in The Gambia

By Kebba AF Touray The Gambia Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending Establishment Project (GAMIRSALEP) hosted a capacity-building session for trainers, focusing on enhancing access to finance and risk management in...

Gambia Celebrates International Day of Older Persons

By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia joined the world on 1st October 2025 to mark the International Day of Older Persons, with civil society and government actors emphasizing the importance of recognizing the contributions and rights of older citizens....

Chinese Embassy in Banjul to launch Consular Visa services

As next year 2026 will mark the 10th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, he said that: “I am very pleased to announce that the Chinese Embassy in The Gambia will officially launch consular visa services...

WHO commits to supporting Gambia in cancer control

It would be recalled that World Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated every October to raise awareness and promote early detection, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. In light of this, he also called on government agencies, partners,...

Gambia beach volleyball team off to world championship

- Advertisement - The Gambia national U-18 beach volleyball team yesterday travelled to Doha to participate in the World Under -18 beach championship organised by the global body, FIVB, The championship is scheduled to run from 7th – 10th October...

Qatar's Permanent Representative to UN meets Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Republic of the Gambia

New York: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, met with Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia HE Dawda A. Jallow at the Permanent Mission's...

JANGJANGBUREH GAMBIA REQUESTING BUS SERVICE

Janjanbureh Residents Demand Restoration of Bus Service Yandeh Jagne, a resident of Janjanbureh, has raised concern over the removal of the bus that served the town, saying the move has left many people stranded. According to Jagne, the withdrawal...

The Gambia’s missing billions: an opinion

- Advertisement - By Modou Jallow, USA For three consecutive years, 2021, 2022, and 2023, the auditor general has been sounding the alarm: billions of dalasis belonging to the people of The Gambia are missing, misused, or mismanaged. Year after...

NORWEGIAN SIDE BODØ/GLIMT COACHES ARRIVE IN GAMBIA 

- Advertisement - Two coaches from Norwegian football league club FK Bodø/Glimt, are in The Gambia as guests of the club’s Gambian partners, the Tijan Jaiteh Academy. During their stay, the duo, Anders Konraden and Robert Hauge, will be working...

China to Launch Visa Services at Embassy in Banjul on October 7

- Advertisement - During celebrations marking the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China in Banjul, His Excellency Liu Jin, the Chinese Ambassador to The Gambia, announced that the Chinese Embassy will begin processing...

US Expands Visa Bond Pilot Program to Include the Gambia

The Department of State (DOS) has expanded the visa bond pilot program under Section 221(g)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to include The Gambia, effective Oct. 11, 2025. This follows the recent designation of Zambia and Malawi on...

Gambia Launches National Energy Compact

The Gambia officially launched its National Energy Compact on 24 September 2025, marking a major milestone in the country’s pursuit of universal electricity access. The launch took place at the Mission 300 (M300) Africa Energy Summit in New York,...

Gambia Methodist Laymen’s Association Marks 40th Anniversary with Environmental Initiative

By: Isatou Sarr As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Gambia Methodist Laymen’s Association (GMLA) opted for action over festivity, focusing on environmental sustainability and community support. Last Friday, the Association visited...

Gambia open WAFU Zone A U-17 Cup of Nations account against Guinea Bissau

The Gambia will open its 2025 WAFU Zone A U-17 Cup of Nations campaign against Guinea Bissau on Sunday 5th October 2025 at the Stade Mamadou Conateh at 7pm. The Baby Scorpions will clash with Liberia in their second group match on Wednesday 8th...