Women's rights defenders worry about the consequences if The Gambia's Supreme Court overturns a ban on female genital mutilation

The Gambia: Baby death sparks outrage over female genital mutilation

The death of a baby girl who was a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) has sparked outrage in the Gambia. The one-month-old infant was rushed to hospital in the capital of Banjul on Sunday, after she developed severe bleeding. Police said...

Mariama Cham to Represent Gambia at Yaram Festival 2025 in London

By: Yunus S. Saliu The National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has proudly announced that Mariama Cham, founder of the renowned Bideew Band, will perform at the Yaram Festival 2025, scheduled to take place on 24th August 2025 at Barking Road...

‘Violence, pure and simple’: 2 arrested after baby dies from suspected female genital mutilation in Gambia

Two women have been arrested in Gambia over the death of a one-month-old baby girl who was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), the BBC reported.Police said the infant was taken to a hospital in the capital, Banjul, after developing...

Hope for the better as Gambian youth take more interest in commerce

The Gambia Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) has been instrumental in supporting youth-led businesses, providing training, access to finance, and mentorship. The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) also plays a vital role in empowering young...

NCAC celebrates increased Global Exposure for Gambian artists this summer

Speaking at a press briefing held at the NCAC RDD Annex in Kairaba Avenue on Friday, Director General Hassoum Ceesay highlighted the increasing participation of Gambian artists on global platforms as a strong sign of progress for the country’s...

Grand coalition & power of incumbency: Who wins The Gambia vote 2026

The State, meanwhile, has raised the bar for qualifications of registration of Parties and Candiares in terms of fees to be deposited at the Independent Elections Office. The question is, whether payment of such fees is the only criteria of one...

Gambia Tops as Africa’s Most Open Country 

By Nelson Manneh AfroBorderless recognized The Gambia as the leader in visa openness within Africa, ranking first among 53 nations on the Visa Openness Index. This is due to its policy of allowing visa-free entry to citizens of all fifty-three...

Big Match in The Gambia: 1xBet Celebrates Winners

- Advertisement - Serekunda, The Gambia – June 20, 2025. The winners of the Big Match promotion by global bookmaker 1xBet were officially celebrated during a festive award ceremony held at the 1xBet betting shop on 102 Brikama Highway, Tallinding,...

Energy Minister Says No Oil  Discovered in The Gambia

By Assan Bah Mr. Nani Juwara, the Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines said no oil has been discovered in the Gambia so far, despite the numerous explorations made by international oil marketing companies. Mr. Juwara made the disclosure during...

Gambia Armed Forces Condemns Vulture Killings, Confirms Arrest of Lance Corporal

- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has condemned the killing of vultures in Bwiam and confirmed that one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Jallow Alieu, is in custody over the incident. He is being held...

Australia: Mental health experts and life insurers jointly flag mental ill-health

Leading mental health experts and mental health groups in Australia have joined hands with the country's insurance industry to draw attention to the burgeoning problem of mental health in the country. In an open letter to the country’s Treasurer...

OUTRAGE AS A BABY DIES AFTER GENITAL MUTILATION IN THE GAMBIA

Outrage as baby dies after genital mutilation in The Gambia (BBC) The death of a one-month-old baby girl who was the victim of female genital mutilation -FGM- in The Gambia has sparked widespread outrage. The baby was rushed to a hospital in the...

West Africa Deaf football, athletics champs ignite Abuja

All is now set for the 13th West Africa deaf football tournament and the third West Africa deaf athletics championship in Abuja. The event is slated to hold from August 18 to 30 at Package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The...

Zenith Bank marks 35 years anniversary, celebrates pioneer customers, long-serving staff

Amidst pomp and pageantry layered with a mixture of glitz and glamour, Zenith Bank Plc marked its 35th year anniversary with a commemorative Chairman’s Dinner at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday,...

On Monasteries and Birth Rates 

Something is clearly amiss in our society. There is an epidemic of suicide, anxiety, and loneliness. Fertility and marriage rates are also declining—trends social conservatives interpret as both a cause and a symptom of our broader social malaise....

A reflection on pressing economic issues facing Gambia

- Advertisement - By Nyang Njie A country that is in need of all its brain and muscle power to kick start the march to economic freedom and prosperity has reduced the task handed down to us by our forefathers to an insidious battle of hatred for...

Government and UDP Clash Over Issuance of Gambian National ID Cards Abroad

- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Gambia’s Ministry of Interior and the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) are at odds over a government programme to issue Gambian national identity cards to citizens living in foreign...

Gov’t Defends Issuance of Gambian ID Cards Abroad

By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia government has defended its decision to issue national identity cards to citizens living outside the country, insisting that the practice is both legal and necessary. In a statement issued out on Friday, the Ministry of...

Gambia Referees Scheduled for CAF Duty

By: Kemo Kanyi Jainaba Manneh and Isatou Touray have been scheduled by CAF for Match Day 4 of the ongoing WAFU A CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers in Senegal. According to the Gambia Football Federation, Jainaba Manneh has been designated as...