Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
On the plight of refugees in Gambia!
The Point
·
In most conflict zones, people flee in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. It is also important to highlight here that since the 1990s, the number of conflict zones have risen, resulting in not only internal displacement, but to...
Gambian Agricultural delegation visits Nigeria, draws inspiration from Kebbi State’s rice revolution
TVC News Nigeria
·
June 19, 2025
A delegation of senior Agricultural experts from The Gambia has arrived in Nigeria on a study mission to explore how Africa’s most populous country is advancing food self-sufficiency—particularly in rice production. The team, led by Ambassador...
New Index Ranks Vulnerabilities of 188 Nations to Climate Shocks
The Rockefeller Foundation
·
June 25, 2025
Columbia Climate School identifies 65 ‘Red Zone’ nations across four separate climate scenarios. 43 nations in Sub-Saharan Africa, eight in Latin America and the Caribbean, six in Asia-Pacific, six in the Middle East, and two in Europe are most...
Under the Gambian sun the solidarity imprint of Cuban Medicine
The Standard Gambia
·
June 25, 2025
- Advertisement - Since 1996, Cuban health specialists have been writing a history of solidarity in Gambia, one of the smallest and poorest countries on the African continent. We spoke with Dr Juan Oquendo, current head of the Cuban medical...
NHRC equips Staff, Commissioners on climate change, human rights
The Point
·
The event held at the Ocean Bay Hotel in The Gambia, was staged with support from the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR), aimed at strengthening the capacity of NHRC Commissioners and staff in addressing the growing human rights challenges...
NHIA Expands NHIS Coverage Nationwide: Contracted Facilities Grow from 13 to 69 Across All Seven Regions of The Gambia
The Point
·
This major achievement made possible through the support of The World Bank and The Government of The Gambia, NHIA is commitment to providing equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services to every Resident of The Gambia, regardless of...
FirstBank’s FirstAcademy Wins Gold In Social & Climate Change Impact
Leadership
·
June 25, 2025
FirstBank’s Corporate University, FirstAcademy, has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Corporate University in Social & Climate Change at the Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Awards 2025. This award recognises FirstAcademy’s...
Gambia Hosts Forum Focused on Energy Access and Financing
Foroyaa Newspaper
·
June 18, 2025
By Mariama Marong The Gambia is hosting a major economic forum from June 17 to 19, 2025, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, with a special focus on energy access and financing options for Africa. This 5th gathering of...
Gambia’s Rural Regions See First-Class Roads in Landmark Infrastructure Drive
The Voice Gambia
·
June 18, 2025
By: Yunus. S. Saliu The Minister of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure (MoTWI) Honourable Ebrima Sillah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering first-class road infrastructure in rural Gambia as he continued his periodic...
Goldstar Air’s 24-hour Cargo services to drive Ghana’s trade...
Modern Ghana
·
Unique private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States-registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
Gambian artistes to compete at Global Street Culture Contest in Russia
The Point
·
This comes after a keenly contested national event held in June at Africell-KMC Park in Serrekunda, ahead of the Grand Finale to be held in Russia. The national event, organised in partnership with KARDO and the Smile Nation Foundation, attracted...
Connect, protect and coexist: key terms at the Africa-Spain Summit 2025
Atalayar
·
July 8, 2025
Madrid hosted the Africa-Spain Summit 2025 between 6 and 8 July. The summit was organised by One Africa Forums to further strengthen collaboration at all levels between Africa and Spain. One Africa Forums is an organisation that creates economic...
How KNUST helped shape Gambia’s first locally trained engineers
Joy FM
·
June 24, 2025
Twenty-eight pioneering students have become the nation’s first cohort of locally trained engineers. This achievement is the culmination of a bold South–South academic partnership spearheaded by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and...
Retired German Journalist Builds Art Haven for Gambian Talent
The Voice Gambia
·
June 24, 2025
By Fatou Krubally In a quiet corner of Sanyang, far from the usual art galleries and tourist trails, a retired German journalist is quietly shaping what may become one of The Gambia’s most ambitious artist collectives. Called Art27, the initiative...
GTBoard Promotes Destination Gambia at Experience Africa 2025
The Voice Gambia
·
June 24, 2025
By: Yunus S. Saliu The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) on Monday took a significant step in promoting Destination Gambia by participating in the ongoing three-day Experience Africa 2025 B2B trade event, held in Bishopsgate, London. The event, which...
Youth in Gambian politics vital for democracy
The Point
·
Young people are actively involved in various aspects of political life, from voting and civic engagement to participating in policy-making processes. Their engagement is recognised as crucial for addressing the needs and priorities of the youth...
Banjul North Legislator Raises Alarm over Ongoing Destruction of Tanbi Wetland
Foroyaa Newspaper
·
June 16, 2025
By Nelson Manneh Honourable Modou Lamin B. Bah, the National Assembly Member for Banjul North, has raised concerns over what he describes as the deliberate and ongoing environmental destruction of the Tanbi Wetland in Banjul. The lawmaker said...
Republic Of The Gambia: President Barrow And Other Heads Of State Attend The 67Th Ordinary Session Of The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS)
MENAFN
·
June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) BANJUL, The Gambia, June 23, 2025/APO Group/ -- His Excellency President Adama Barrow has joined other regional leaders at the Ordinary Session of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of...
REAL DE BANJUL TAKES 15TH LEAGUE TITLE
The Standard Gambia
·
June 23, 2025
- Advertisement - Real de Banjul won its 15th title in Gambian football in grand style on Thursday, with two matches to spare. It is their third national football league in a row, a rare achievement the club said signals a brighter future. That...
From Lagos to London: Nigerian entrepreneurs hail UK business environment despite challenges
Punch
·
June 23, 2025
Some Nigerian entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom have said that despite challenges like navigating unfamiliar systems and breaking into new markets, the UK business environment has been favourable. Speaking to PUNCH Online in an interview,...