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April 4, 2026, 5:17 am
Legal Practitioners Undergo Training As Gambia Moves to Modernise High Court Rules
- [The Point] The General Legal Council of The Gambia has commenced a two-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training for legal practitioners on the new High Court Rules, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's justice system.
Lawmakers Debate Over President Barrow's State of the Nation Address
- [Foroyaa] Members of the National Assembly debate over the State of the Nation Address delivered last week by President Adama Barrow. The debate was held on 30 March 2026 at the National Assembly chambers in Banjul.
National Assembly Adjourns Amid Debate On Governance, Economy, Health and Term Limits
- [Foroyaa] The National Assembly's adjournment debate on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, unfolded into a wide-ranging and deeply reflective session, as lawmakers from across the political divide laid bare the country's pressing challenges while offering competing assessments of the government's performance.
State Moves to Detain Bojang Siblings After Acquittal in Police Shooting Case
- [Foroyaa] The Gambia's State Law Office has moved swiftly to keep Ousainou Bojang and his sister, Amie Bojang, in detention, barely a day after the High Court acquitted and discharged them of charges stemming from the fatal September 2023 shooting of police officers at Sukuta-Jabang traffic lights.
Majority Leader & Suwaibou Touray Engage in Heated Assembly SONA Debate
- [Foroyaa] A direct exchange unfolded at The Gambia's National Assembly as Majority Leader Billay G. Tunkara accused fellow lawmakers of distorting facts and undermining the country's image, prompting a pointed rebuttal from Wulli East representative Suwaibou Touray, who condemned what he described as "dishonest" debate tactics.
Kiang West MP Says Barrow's Numbers On SONA Don't Reflect Reality
- [The Point] Hon. Lamin Ceesay, Member for Kiang West, gave his submission on the State of the Nation debate from government statistics to the daily struggles of ordinary Gambians, arguing that official figures fail to capture the true state of life in the country.
Court Frees Ousainou, Amie, Cites Evidential Gaps in Prosecution's Case
- [The Point] The High Court of The Gambia has acquitted Ousainou Bojang of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of two Police Intervention Unit officers, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Tallinding North Ward Councillor Opens Community Clinic to Improve Access to Healthcare
- [Foroyaa] The residents of Tallinding North in the Kanifing Municipality now have closer access to healthcare following the official commissioning of the Tallinding North Community Clinic on Thursday. The facility was inaugurated by the ward councillor, Baboucarr Mansally, in partnership with Spanish-based NGO Ser Humano - Be Human.
Roads Authority Promises 'World Standard' Rural Roads Under $25.5m Project
- [Foroyaa] The head of The Gambia's National Roads Authority (NRA) has promised that a new network of feeder roads in the North Bank Region will be built to the "highest standards of quality, sustainability and accountability."
Barrow Launches 75km Rural Roads Project to Link Farmers to Markets in North Bank
- [Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow has launched a $25m project to build more than 75km of feeder roads in The Gambia's North Bank Region, in a move the government says will improve access to markets and boost rural livelihoods.
Good Morning, Mr President - the Gambia Needs a National Local Content Law Now
- [The Point] Mr President, as The Gambia advances on the path of economic growth and transformation under your leadership, a fundamental question arises: Who benefits most from the growth of our economy?
After the President, Now Is the Turn of the National Assembly Members
- [Foroyaa] The President of the Republic has given his state of the Nation Address. The Executive has spoken. Now is the time of the legislature to speak in the performance of their oversight function. Section 112 of the Constitution states:
Gambian Turkish Language Graduates Hailed
- [The Point] The Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, H.E. F. Türker Oba, has commended Gambian students for their dedication to learning Turkish, describing their efforts as a strong step toward deepening cultural ties and unlocking new opportunities.
Ex-Malaria Control Programs Manager Denies Role in Consultant Hiring in Corruption & Economic Crimes Trial
- [Foroyaa] A former head of The Gambia's malaria programme has denied any role in hiring consultants at the centre of a sprawling corruption trial, instead shifting blame to a now-deceased colleague he described as the project's "focal person".
Action Resume in Women's League 1 Today After Ramadan Break
- [The Point] Action is set to resume in the second round of the 2025\2026 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's League Division One today, Thursday, 26th March 2026 after the Ramadan break.
15 Young Journalists to Particpate in IOC Young Reporters Programme in Dakar
- [The Point] Fifteen (15) aspiring sports journalists across the world have been selected to participate in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Reporters Programme during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Lawmakers Demand Urgent Govt Action As Cross-Border Conflict Displaces Families
- [The Point] Lawmakers have issued a strong and unified call for immediate government action to protect Gambian lives and territory, as escalating cross-border conflict continues to displace families in the Foni communities.
Ecowas Hands Over Development Projects in the Gambia to Boost Jobs and Stability
- [Foroyaa] ECOWAS with support from the German government has handed over a series of infrastructure projects in The Gambia, in a move officials say aimed at strengthening security, creating jobs and supporting local economies.
Never Again Network Says No to Barrow's Third Term Bid, Media Regulation Plans
- [Foroyaa] The Never Again Network hereby declares for the public record that we are totally and unequivocally opposed to President Adama Barrow's decision to seek a third term in office. We also join the chorus of voices opposed to the planned media regulation laws.
Information Minister Accused of 'Misleading' Public Over Disability Benefits Scheme
- [Foroyaa] A leading disability rights advocate in The Gambia has publicly challenged claims by the country's information minister that people with disabilities are benefiting from the government's flagship cash transfer programme.
Lawmaker Urges President Barrow to Act On Casamance Conflict As Shells Land in Gambia
- [Foroyaa] Almameh Gibba, the National Assembly member for Foni Kansala in the West Coast Region has called for urgent government intervention to halt escalating cross-border violence from Senegal's Casamance region, warning that civilians in border communities are being displaced and exposed to gunfire.
JSB Project Places Women, Youth At Centre of Development
- [The Point] Japan Supplementary Budget (JSP), a project that focuses on sustainable development while promoting sustainable and inclusive peace in The Gambia, is placing women and youth at the centre of development efforts, linking economic empowerment to long-term stability.
Missing Jammeh Assets Report Tabled Before Assembly
- [The Point] The National Assembly was told that a key portion of a major report on the sale and disposal of assets linked to former President Yahya A.J.J Jammeh was inadvertently left out, as the Special Select Committee moved to correct the record and press for full consideration of its findings and recommendations.
President Barrow Commissions New Hybrid Ferry for Banjul-Barra Crossing
- [Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow on Monday officially commissioned a new state-of-the-art green ferry on the Banjul-Barra crossing, one of West Africa's busiest river transport corridors, in a ceremony attended by senior government officials and dignitaries at the Banjul ferry terminal.
Gambia Receives 78 Migrants Returned From Mauritania
- [Foroyaa] The Immigration Department of The Gambia has received 78 migrants returned from Mauritania, as concerns grow over the dangers of irregular migration along the Atlantic route to Europe.
Gambia Moves to Strengthen Data Privacy and Digital Economy With New Communications Bill
- [Foroyaa] The National Assembly have begun debating a wide-ranging bill aimed at protecting personal data and modernising the country's digital landscape.
Gambia Proposes Steep Fines for Telecom Operators in New Digital Bill
- [Foroyaa] The Government of The Gambia has introduced a new communications bill that could see operators fined at least one million dalasis if they fail to meet key obligations.
Brotherhood Technical Service to Install Floodlights At Sk East Mini Stadium
- [The Point] Brotherhood Technical Service is to install floodlights at the Serrekunda East Mini Staduim after signing a contract with Serrekunda East Sports Development Organisation (SESDO).
Gambian Youth - The Driving Force Behind Mental Health Prevention
- [The Point] Gambian youth are actively involved in mental health prevention through advocacy campaigns, school-based training on psychological first aid, and community sensitization to reduce stigma.
The Gambia Launches National Organic Fertilizer Product Standard
- [The Point] A signature ceremony for the Development of a National Organic Fertilizer Product Standard took place on Monday, 16th March at the Central Projects Coordinating Unit Conference Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security.
