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October 10, 2025, 9:37 pm
Land Questions and Alkaloship Dismissals
- [Foroyaa] The most challenging issues of regional administration are land and the security of village heads or alkalos. Google mapping and digitalisation have made it possible for properties to be easily located and any government that seriously wants to put land disputes to and end should have started with the proper legislation of rates and proper Google mapping of all lands that are paid for by their owners.
Are the Three Arms of the State Functioning to Serve the Common Good?
- [Foroyaa] Reports by external human rights agencies, governmental or non-governmental, do focus on the three arms of the state. Foroyaa will try to pick up the concerns raised by the latest reports and then investigate to find out any progress made or otherwise to address them.
SCYA Host 3rd Annual Students' Support Initiative
- [Foroyaa] The Sare Chikam Youth Association (SCYA), in Sare Chikam Village, Upper Niumi District over the weekend hosted its third annual students' support initiative to empower school-going children with the needed learning materials and awarded the best-performing students for the 2023 / 2024 academic year.
Court Orders Attorney General to Pay D5000 to Batokunku Home Owners Association
- [Foroyaa] The ongoing civil trial between the Batokunku Home Owners Association (BHA) and the State could not proceed yesterday, 7th October 2025, before Justice Isatou Janneh-Njie of the Bundung High Court, following a late filing by the Attorney General's Chambers.
Judge Urges Interior Minister, IGP to Act Over Remand Prisoners' Court Delays
- [The Point] The High Court in Banjul has issued a firm directive to the Minister for Interior and the Inspector General of Police, demanding immediate action to address persistent delays in producing remand prisoners before the courts.
Journalist Bakary Mankajang Testifies in Police Shooting Trial
- [Foroyaa] Journalist Bakary Mankajang, the proprietor of social media platform Mankajang Daily on Monday testified as the tenth defence witness in the ongoing murder trial of Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang, giving a detailed account of his interviews with key individuals linked to the case, including Mama Jabbi and Alfusainey, as well as his reporting trip to Cassamance.
Inspector General of Police Sued Over Forceful Removal of Former Auditor General
- [Foroyaa] The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been dragged before the Supreme Court by former Auditor General Modou Ceesay, who claims he was unlawfully and forcefully removed from office by police officers acting under the IGP's command. The case, filed against both the IGP and the Attorney General, challenges the legality of the actions taken against him and questions the President's authority to remove an Auditor General from office.
'28 Jammeh Companies Still Alive After Recommendations of Liquidation'
- [The Point] Appearing before the Special Select Committee on the sale and disposal of assets identified by the Janneh Commission, the Registrar of Companies, Mrs. Marie Therese Gomez, admitted that not a single one of the 28 companies ordered for liquidation by the Janneh Commission linked to former President Yahya Jammeh and his close associates has actually been dissolved. Instead, some of these companies continue to exist on paper, while others are still operating, hidden under layers of bureaucratic neglect and
Gambia Seeks Month Extension for Seasonal Workers in Spain
- [The Point] The government of The Gambia has formally requested a one-month extension from Spanish authorities for 33 Gambian seasonal workers currently in Spain under a three-month agricultural labour scheme.
Judicial Workers Cry Foul As Top Officials Enjoy Massive Pay Rise
- [Foroyaa] Tension is mounting within The Gambia's Judiciary as over 350 support staff members demand explanations from the Chief Justice over what they describe as an "unfulfilled" promise of a pay rise. The discontent arises on the heels of the recent passage of the Judicial Officers (Conditions of Service) Bill 2025, which significantly increased the salaries and benefits of judges, magistrates, cadis, and senior judicial officers, but excluded the lower-tier workers who keep the courts running.
Salam Financial Service Staff Participate in 'Walk for Health'
- [The Point] The Salam Financial Service last Sunday conducted a "Walk for Health"- an initiative aimed at promoting wellness and a healthy lifestyle among its staff.
CS Painting Gives Major Facelift to Mile 2 Central Prison
- [The Point] The Jollof Care Center, in partnership with CS Painting, recently gave a facelift to the country's main prison, Mile 2 Central Prison, with colourful painting of the female cell and the infirmary ward.
Ex-Soldier to Enter Plea Today On Arson, Judicial Interference Charges
- [The Point] Abdoulie Sanyang, a former soldier of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), who was recently arrested at Banjul International Airport while attempting to return to Europe, is expected to enter his plea today before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh at the High Court in Banjul. He faces charges of arson and interference with judicial proceedings.
UDP's Latrikunda Sabiji Lawmaker Quits Party
- [The Point] Hon. Yahya Sanyang, National Assembly Member for Latrikunda Sabiji, has resigned from the United Democratic Party (UDP), citing irreconcilable differences with the party's choice of flagbearer for the upcoming elections.
Gambia Experience Maiden Flight Lands With 189 Tourists
- [The Point] The maiden flight of the 2025/26 tourism season on Saturday landed at the Banjul International Airport with 189 passengers on board.
'Constitution Backs MPs' Right to Compel Executive Action On $30m Oil Scandal'
- [The Point] A new legal opinion has confirmed that The Gambia's National Assembly has full constitutional authority to compel the executive to act on its adopted resolutions particularly those stemming from the $30 million illegal crude oil importation probe.
Calls Grow for National Monument to Honour Halifa Sallah's Legacy
- [The Point] Halifa Sallah, veteran politician and long-time voice of conscience in The Gambia's political landscape, is being hailed as a national figure whose life and work reflect the unfinished story of Gambian nationhood. Prominent voices are calling for a monument at his well-known sitting corner as a symbol of moral leadership and reflection for future generations.
Gambian Youth Capitalize On Apt Training for Job Creation
- [The Point] Gambian youth are increasingly involved in job creation in the country. Programmes such as Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) and initiatives supported by International Trade Centre (ITC) and the European Union focus on vocational training, entrepreneurship and value chain development in sectors such as tourism, agriculture and creative industries.
Alieu Colley Appointed Tmt FC Permanent Coach
- [The Point] Alieu Colley has been appointed as permanent head coach of Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT FC) ahead of the 2025\2026 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League season.
Journalist Testifies in Piu Shooting Case As Court Demands Video Interview
- [The Point] Bakary Mankajang, a journalist and resident of Fajikunda, yesterday took the stand as Defence Witness 10 (DW 10) in the ongoing high-profile PIU shooting case involving Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang. His testimony marks a pivotal moment in a trial that has gripped national attention and sparked international interest.
GNOC to Brief Journalists Prior to King's Baton Relay
- [The Point] The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) will on Friday 10th October 2025 brief journalists ahead of the King's Baton Relay at the Olympic House along Bartil Harding Highway at 11am onwards.
Gunjur Wet Season Biggest Football Fiesta Update
- [The Point] Argentina Sanchaba FC and Sporting General Football Academy have both snatched their first victories in the 2025\2026 APS Wallet sponsored Gunjur 'nawettan' league.
Sustainable Waste Management Via Material Recovery!
- [The Point] As the world population continues to grow, so does the amount of waste produced by the agricultural, industrial and commercial sectors, as well as by households. Waste management is becoming an increasingly important issue, not only for environmental reasons but also for economic and social reasons.
Gambia Slip to Guinea Bissau in Wafu a U-17 Cup of Nations Starter
- [The Point] The Gambia on Sunday lost to Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their opening match of the 2025 WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations played at the Stade Mamadou Konateh.
Medina FC Represent Voice of the Community - Finance Chair Sanyang
- [The Point] Finance chairman of Medina FC, Abdoulie Sanyang, has revealed that Medina FC represented the voice of the community.
Army Motor Transport Control Officer Testifies Before Committee On Jammeh's Assets
- [Foroyaa] Sergeant Adama Jagne, an officer of the Gambia Armed Forces attached to the Motor Transport Control (MTC), has testified before the National Assembly committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets identified by the Janneh Commission as belonging to former President Yahya Jammeh.
Local Government Inquiry Concludes After Hearing 386 Witnesses
- [Foroyaa] The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has wrapped up its public hearings after taking evidence from 386 witnesses across eight area councils and several government institutions. The inquiry, launched to investigate the financial and administrative activities of local government councils between May 2018 and January 2023, is one of the most extensive probes into local governance in The Gambia.
Deficits, Borrowing, Surpluses Unveiled in 3-Year Govt Report
- [The Point] After years of public outcry over delayed government accounts, the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Hon. Seedy Keita, has finally laid before the National Assembly the long-awaited audited financial statements for 2021, 2022, and 2023 where deficits, borrowing and surpluses unveiled shadow report.
Gambians Traveling to U.S. With B1/B2 Visa Must Deposit Up to $15k
- [The Point] Starting October 11, 2025, any citizen or national traveling on a Gambian passport who is found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance, according to the U.S. State Department.
2025 Labour Survey Reveals Unemployment Rate Stands At 8.3 Percent
- [The Point] The latest findings in the Gambia Labour Force Survey 2025, one of flagship statistical exercises conducted by the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBOS) has revealed that the country's labour market is undergoing meaningful change in terms of increased working-age population and labour force expansion.
