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May 26, 2026, 12:20 am
NHRC Reports 71 Alleged Human Rights Violations As Audit Flags Financial Irregularities
- [Foroyaa] The National Human Rights Commission has disclosed that it received 71 complaints of alleged human rights violations in 2023, with 45 of the cases successfully investigated and recommendations forwarded to relevant institutions for action and redress.
Gambian Jailed for Life After Brutal Murder of Wife in Edinburgh
- [The Point] A Gambian man has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Scotland after fatally stabbing his wife in a violent attack that took place inside their family home while their children were present.
Gbos Warns of Worsening Job Crisis in Formal Sector
- [The Point] The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) has raised concern over the country's labour market structure, calling for urgent policy action to expand formal employment opportunities after new data revealed that informality continues to dominate work across the country.
Crr North Appeals for Firefighters Amid Rising Blaze Threat
- [The Point] The Central River Region north has sounded an alarm over the absence of fire services, warning that rapid infrastructure development under President Adama Barrow has not been matched by emergency response capacity.
Open Bread Sales - Study Exposes Gambia's Growing Food Safety Threat
- [The Point] The open sale of bread across streets, roadside stalls and busy markets in The Gambia is under increasing scrutiny following the release of a new food safety survey that exposes widespread contamination risks and dangerous hygiene practices threatening public health.
Empowering Communities, One Clinic At a Time!
- [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 power of grassroots engagement.
Digital Land System By Local Money and Talent
- [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) in particular, is piping away national land into foreign design and control.
Megabank Rolls Out Rewards As Customers Win in First Mega Savings Promo Draw
- [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 the country.
Flag Mobile Legal Aid Clinics Reaches Tanji
- [The Point] Continuing its nationwide mobile legal aid clinics, The Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia (FLAG) on Friday engaged residents of the coastal community of Tanji on critical issues affecting women and children in The Gambia.
PEI Project to Empower 3420 Vulnerable Households
- [The Point] The director at the Department of Community Development (DCD) has spoken about their ongoing enrolment program as part of the Productive Economic Inclusion (PEI), outlining that the initiative is set to expand income generating activities targeting 3420 vulnerable households.
Gambia Embassy in Washington D.C. Opens Door for Global Cultural Tour
- [The Point] The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 participated in the recent Passport DC programme as part of activities marking Washington D.C's month-long cultural celebration.
Umc Warns Against Divisive Politics Ahead of 2026 Elections
- [The Point] The Unite Movement for Change (UMC), during its rally at Buffer Zone in Talinding on Saturday, 16 March 2026, called for responsible governance and urged politicians to avoid personal attacks, discrimination and divisive religious or tribal politics ahead of the 2026 presidential election.
EFSTH Defends Contentious Hospital Consultation Fee From D25 to D100
- [The Point] Chief Medical Director of the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr. Mustapha Bittaye, has defended the newly introduced hospital and medical charges, insisting the changes are necessary to sustain and improve healthcare services across The Gambia as consultation fees have spiked from D25 dalasis to D100 dalasis.
Mega Bank Rewards Three Lucky Winners in Tobaski Raffle
- [Foroyaa] The Mega Bank Gambia Limited, on Tuesday, 19th May, officially rewarded the first set of winners from its ongoing Mega Saver Promo for top savers between October 2025 and March 2026 after a successful period of deposit mobilisation.
President Barrow Launches Rural Road Network Project in Urr, Crr
- [Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow, from May 16th to 20th, 2026, launched the Connect Gambia Infrastructure Projects and officially inaugurated a road expansion project targeting over 700km of paved roads across the Upper River and Central River Regions (URR and CRR) respectively. This extensive rural road network is designed to end decades of isolation for farming communities, providing critical year-round access to markets, healthcare, and vital community amenities.
University of Education Launches First-Ever Degree Programmes
- [Foroyaa] The University of Education The Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 officially launched its first-ever degree programmes, marking a major milestone in the country's higher education transformation.
Man Intercepted With Suspected Counterfeit Foreign Currency Notes
- [Foroyaa] State intelligence operatives at the Police Checkpoint in Yorobawol in URR, have intercepted a Senegalese national with suspected counterfeit foreign currency amounting to $46,700.00, police confirmed on Monday 18th May, 2026. The incident which occurred on Saturday, 16th, was characterised when officers stopped a man traveling from Basse towards the Senegal border on a motorcycle loaded with a bale of second-hand clothing. Acting on suspicion, security personnel searched the consignment of the bale of
Kamaso Unveils 'Starting Xi' Plan to Transform Gambian Football
- [Foroyaa] A new battle for the leadership of the Gambia Football Federation is beginning to take shape after football administrator Sadibou Kamaso unveiled a sweeping manifesto promising what he described as a "new era" for Gambian football.
Sports Administrators Course for Sports Journalist Underway
- [The Point] Sports administrators' course for sports journalists is underway at the Olympic House in Bakau.
Break the Barrier Now!
- [The Point] According to development actors in the public sector, civil society organisations, and the private sector, opportunities for individuals, especially the youths, to improve their living conditions, and build their future are increasing in the country.
Gambia Pair With Ivory Coast in 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
- [The Point] The Gambia have been drawn against Ivory Coast, Ghana and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
League Champions Will Pocket D2m - Sadibou Kamaso
- [The Point] Leader of Team Restore Confidence, Sadibou Kamaso, has disclosed that the country's First Division League champions would receive two million dalasi if stakeholders elect him as president of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF).
A Weak Civil Society Undermines and Erodes Strong Democratic Instutions
- [Foroyaa] The change in 2016 avails to Gambian media and civil society the best opportunity to play an independent role in advocating for strong democratic institutions and still have the mandate to mobilise the people to ensure constitutional-institutional reforms that should have given birth to term limits, diaspora voting, the majority principle in presidential elections, proportional representation for women and those living with disabilities in all decision making bodies, youth participation, community
Ecowas Parliament Endorses Eliminating Roaming Charges
- [Foroyaa] The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution seeking to eliminate roaming charges. The regional bloc also adopted a resolution for the adoption of the draft Supplementary Act relating to the protection of personal data within the ECOWAS region.
President Adama Barrow Launches New Road Project in Urr
- [Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow launched a new series of road construction projects Saturday in Tinkinjo, Basse, pledging to connect the rural communities of Jimara, Kantora, and Tumana as part of his administration's ongoing infrastructure agenda.
Should There Be Caricature and Name Calling in Political Platforms?
- [Foroyaa] This question was posed to Halifa Sallah and he answered as follows:
Team Kaba Endorses Musa Jammeh for Gff Presidency Ahead of 2026 Congress
- [Foroyaa] Team Kaba has endorsed Colonel Musa M Balla Jammeh, also known as Falcon, as its candidate for the August 2026 elective congress of the Gambia Football Federation.
GRA Trains Staff On Transfer Pricing Compliance
- [Foroyaa] The Gambia Revenue Authority on Monday launched a technical training programme aimed at strengthening staff capacity and operational readiness in handling transfer pricing matters.
Bcc Budget Deadlock Drags Into Fifth Month As Mayor Sends Matter to Government
- [Foroyaa] The budget of the Banjul City Council remains unresolved nearly five months into 2026 after disagreements among councillors. Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe decided to refer the matter to the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs.
Ghana Drawn With Cote d'Ivoire, the Gambia and Somalia in Group C of 2027 Afcon Qualifiers
- [Ghanaian Times] Ghana will face Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia and Somalia in Group C of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
