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[Foroyaa] The National Assembly, through the Office of the Clerk, has submitted a report on the inquiry into the assets of former Gambian President Yahya AJJ Jammeh, to the government.…
June 2, 2026
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[Foroyaa] Persistent electricity outages are taking a heavy toll on businesses across the Greater Banjul Area and beyond, with traders, fish vendors, and tailors reporting mounting losses as they struggle…
June 2, 2026
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[The Point] The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey.
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] Mr President, we would like to recognize the fact that over the past 12 months, the country has experienced a relatively stable and consistent flow of electricity, marking…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] President Domaye Faye of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for his first official state visit since the political fallout with his long-time friend and former ally,…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] The managing director of NAWEC, Galo Saidy, has urged politicians not to exploit the country's ongoing electricity disruptions for political gain, insisting that the current power crisis is…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] Students in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, to provide them with a…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) proudly congratulates the Honourable Minister, Professor Pierre Gomez, on receiving the Quiet Achiever Award at the Heroes Awards…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has taken note of the State House press release announcing that President Adama Barrow has received and accepted the…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] Following the deployment of the Gambia Immigration Department's (GID) Mobile Biometric Passport Team to the Kingdom of Spain and Italy, the GID wishes to inform the public that…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] Director general of the Petroleum Commission, Cany Jobe, has been awarded the Leading Woman in African Energy Award at the Africa Energies Summit 2026, held in London from…
June 1, 2026
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Africa
[The Point] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its concern regarding recent reports of incidents and tensions involving foreign nationals in the Republic of South…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority collected D25.3 billion in 2025, exceeding its target by 10% and marking a 21% increase from 2024, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe told guests at…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as Acting Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces, effective immediately, following the resignation of Lieutenant General…
June 1, 2026
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[The Point] A senior National Assembly member has cautioned against interpreting audit queries as evidence of fraud, saying many of the concerns raised in Parliament's first standalone audit relate to…
June 1, 2026
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[ISS] To achieve justice and reconciliation, the Special Prosecutor must ensure that accountability appears neither distant nor external to victims.
May 29, 2026
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Gambia
[The Point] The political rupture between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has now grown far beyond an ordinary disagreement between two political allies. It is…
May 27, 2026
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Gambia
[The Point] Colley Stars FC have dropped another points in the 20252026 APS sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League, while Menmar Banjul United and Serrekunda United both secured…
May 27, 2026
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Gambia
[The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has mourned the death of former Gambian referee James Mali Joiner.
May 27, 2026
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Europe and Africa
[The Point] Head Coach of The Gambia U-17 team Yahya Manneh is currently in European for players' scouting mission.
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] Hope for the Future on Saturday organised a Career Day Session aimed at equipping young people with knowledge, guidance, and inspiration as they explore career paths and opportunities…
May 27, 2026
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Food and Agriculture
[The Point] Mr President, the recent announcement by the Governor of the Central Bank of The Gambia, Mr Buah Saidy, that food inflation has reached 6.7% deserves urgent national reflection.…
May 27, 2026
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Aid and Assistance
[The Point] The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured…
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] As Gambians prepare to reunite with loved ones for Eid UL Adha (Tobaski), many travelers are voicing frustration over sharp increases in transport fares across the country. Passengers…
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad notes with serious concern the recent social media reports alleging abuse of domestic staff involving The Gambia's Embassy…
May 27, 2026
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Gambia
[The Point] In a sweeping tribute to visionary leadership and barrier-breaking courage, Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, the first female mayor of The Gambia's capital, will be immortalised through three…
May 27, 2026
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External Relations
[The Point] Ambassadors representing countries in the ECOWAS sub regional bloc on Thursday, May 21, 2026 convened at the Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington to discuss…
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority honoured more than 30 companies and individuals at its 8th Taxpayers Awards and Recognition Night held over the weekend at Coco Ocean Hotel.
May 27, 2026
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Gambia
[The Point] Political commentator and National People's Party (NPP) member Dodou Jah has warned that the newly formed UNITE movement could pose a significant challenge to both the ruling party…
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] Members of the National Assembly have been urged to critically scrutinise Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to ensure they protect the interests of Gambians and support sustainable national development.
May 27, 2026
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Food and Agriculture
[The Point] Seventy-five rural women fish processors have completed a three-week training on the FAO-Thiaroye Fish Processing Technique, aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and improving product quality.
May 27, 2026
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Children and Youth
[The Point] Gambian youth have concluded a nationwide voter awareness caravan, as supplementary voters' registration for the 2026 presidential election ended.
May 27, 2026
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Environment
[The Point] The Gambia has played host to the 15th extraordinary session of the Gambia River Basin Development Organisation (OMVG) Council of Ministers, a gathering marked by urgent appeals for…
May 27, 2026
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Gambia
[The Point] The Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia (FLAG) is making waves with its mobile legal aid clinics, and the recent visit to Tanji is a testament to the…
May 22, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[The Point] He who pays the piper, calls the tune, we are reminded. We are at that moment when money from the Bretton Woods Institutions, the World Bank Group (WBG)…
May 22, 2026
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Banking and Insurance
[The Point] Megabank Gambia Ltd has rolled out its first official Mega Savings Promo draw, a campaign designed to reward loyal customers while encouraging a stronger culture of saving across…
May 22, 2026
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