Prof Omar Jah Snr: A distinguished Gambian scholar, diplomat, and thinker

- Advertisement - By Basidia M Drammeh Professor Omar Jah Snr stands as one of The Gambia’s most eminent scholars — a man whose life has been a remarkable blend of knowledge, faith, diplomacy, and intellectual leadership. A pioneer of modern...

Minister Jobe Welcomes Triumphant Gambia Chef Association After WAFFEST 2025 Victory

By: Yunus S. Saliu Honourable Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, on Monday received and congratulated the triumphant members of the Gambia Chef Association following their brilliant performance at the West Africa Food Festival...

Empowering generations: Barakah Kunda Charity opens doors to education in Brikama

In a time when The Gambia needs visionary thinkers to tackle pressing challenges, Barakah Kunda Charity School stands as a beacon of opportunity. With a mission to provide quality education to students from low-income backgrounds, the school is...

COMMONWEALTH SPORT KING’S BATON REACHES GAMBIA

- Advertisement - The King’s Baton Relay (formerly known as the Queen’s Baton Relay) a symbolic and unifying event organised by the Commonwealth Sport (Commonwealth Games Federation) in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games, has reached The...

Global South Can Rebalance Climate Agenda in Belém, Says Gambian Negotiator

Active Citizens, Africa, Climate Change, Climate Change Finance, Climate Change Justice, COP30, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, International Justice, Latin America & the Caribbean, Sustainable...

WHO issues health alert after death of 20 children linked to Coldrif cough syrup: Here’s what to know

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a health alert after identifying three contaminated cough syrups in India that may be linked to the deaths of at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district. The global health agency has...

WHO raises medical alert about 3 syrups linked to MP children’s deaths

Days after the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh after allegedly consuming contaminated cough syrups, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised a medical alert about the three syrups that were found to contain higher than permissible...

How justice was denied to Jammu children killed five years ago by deadly cough syrup

It was a harsh winter morning in October 2019 in a Jammu village, when Makhno Devi took her 11-year-old son, Rutav, to the nearest sub-district hospital. For three days, Rutav had stopped urinating, his body temperature had risen and he was...

Gambian Journalists Trained On Child Rights Reporting

By: Nicholas Bass and Isatou Sarr A two-day training aimed at strengthening ethical standards on child rights reporting for Gambian journalists concluded at NaNa Conference Centre over the weekend. The training programme, which brought together...

Obstacles to Deaf People’s Development in The Gambia

By Dodou Loum, Executive Director of the Gambia Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (GADHOH) What really brings discrimination against deaf and hard-of-hearing people in our society is the failure of our duty bearers to embrace sign...

World Mental Health Day: Gambia Urged to Act on Rising Crisis

By Nelson Manneh As the world marks World Mental Health Day, the call for collective action has never been louder. This year’s theme, “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies” underscores the growing psychological strain on people affected by...

American-Muslim charity launches development projects across Gambia

Below is the full text of the Foundation’s press release “The Zakat foundation of America has completed four projects in the West African nation of Gambia designed to help and empower the poor segments of the population. The Zakat Foundation of...

Sheikh Tejan Nyang showcases Gambia’s heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

This year’s edition brought together global leaders, international organisations, academics, entrepreneurs, and experts from over 30 countries to exchange insights and foster collaboration across the global halal and Islamic finance ecosystem....

Sheikh Tejan Nyang Showcases The Gambia’s Heritage at Azerbaijan Halal Business Forum

By: Yunus S. Saliu The Head of School at the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG), Sheikh Tejan Ahmet Nyang, has highlighted The Gambia’s rich cultural and historical heritage as a vital driver in developing Halal tourism in the...

UNICEF Vows Continued Support for Girl-Led Spaces in The Gambia

By: Fatou Krubally UNICEF Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting girl-led initiatives in the country, emphasizing the growing role of Gambian girls as leaders and change-makers. Delivering the statement for the 2025 International Day...

The King’s Baton Relay Kicks Off in The Gambia

By: Kemo Kanyi The King’s Baton Relay, formerly known as the Queen’s Baton Relay, officially commenced in Banjul on Monday as the Commonwealth nations prepare for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The relay is a symbolic and unifying event...

Lawyer Darboe Promises Political Representation For Abroad-based Gambians      

By: Kemo Kanyi United Democratic Party (UDP) leader Ousainou Darboe has reaffirmed his party’s commitment to ensuring that Gambians living abroad are fully represented in the country’s political and decision-making processes. Speaking at a meeting...

6 first ladies to meet in Banjul Tuesday

- Advertisement - By Arret Jatta The Gambia is set to host the 12th edition of the Merck Foundation event on Tuesday and Wednesday. The meeting will be hosted by First Lady Fatou Bah-Barrow, and opened by President Adama Barrow. Merck Foundation...

The Monthly Prescription: Your Dose of National Well-Being (Vol 2) : From Awareness to Action: The Gambia's Cancer Journey - A Call for Early Detection and Community Engagement

A Nation at a Turning Point As September’s focus on prostate cancer gives way to October’s “Pink October” breast cancer campaign, The Gambia stands at a critical point in its fight against cancer. This is not just a shift in the calendar. It is a...

Why do children keep dying from toxic cough syrup?

How widespread is the issue? Shocking as it was, this event wasn’t a one-off. Our analysis of data from India’s medicine regulators showed that at least 12 cases of substandard cough syrup have been flagged since 2018. The most recent was in May...