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...

Gambian youth capitalize on apt training for job creation

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,...

“THE GIRL I AM, THE CHANGE I LEAD.” UNICEF Gambia’s Statement for the 2025 International Day of the Girl

- Advertisement - Statement Delivered by Ms. Nafisa Binte Shafique, Country Representative, UNICEF Gambia Published below verbatim: - Advertisement - Banjul, 11 October 2025 — “Today, we stand with girls in The Gambia and across the globe under...

Gambia praised for passing Personal Data Protection and Privacy Bill

The passage of this bill is the culmination of years of collective advocacy and engagement by civil society, policymakers, and stakeholders. As part of this process, Paradigm Initiative has actively supported efforts to build awareness, foster...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...

EU-funded high-speed internet to boost research, education

AFRICA-EUROPE The European Union is to commit €40 million (about US$46.6 million) to support phase four of the AfricaConnect project, which will establish a high-capacity internet network across Africa to strengthen research and educational...

Banjul Dances for Nature: Turning Art into Climate Advocacy

- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow Banjul came alive on Friday evening with rhythm, color, and movement as 45 climate ambassadors took the stage for the Dance for Nature Festival, the grand culmination of the Dance for Nature Project. The event...

Gambian villagers are being priced out of fish

Fish has long been a source of food for those living along the coast of The Gambia. It is a key ingredient in local dishes such as domoda, a peanut stew, and the country’s version of jollof rice, known as benachin. Now, though, frozen chicken is...

Habib Bojang lost his mom, 2 grandparents in Gambia before reaching the US

Habib Bojang moved from Gambia to Indianapolis on May 12. He brought with him a love for soccer that made him a Christel House star. Bojang lost his mother in 2016 and both his grandparents on the same day in 2021. The deaths gave him a why behind...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

Business Wire India The 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary will be officially inaugurated by The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW, and attended by African First Ladies. The conference is being...

Gambia celebrates senior citizens with gifts, community visits

During the visits, members of the University of Senior Citizens spent time with elderly residents, reminiscing about their younger days, sharing experiences, and reflecting on the future of their children and grandchildren. The gesture was part of...

Bar Association President Hails Commonwealth Judicial Conference as a Boost to Gambia’s Justice System

- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow The President of The Gambia Bar Association, Nenneh M.C. Cham, has expressed confidence that the recently concluded 20th Triennial Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Conference will enhance The Gambia’s justice...

Gambia: Youth central to economic development

Gambian youth are central to the nation's economic development through various skills work initiatives, primarily driven by programmes. The National Development Plan (NDP) is aimed at enhancing youth skills in market-relevant sectors such as...

PIN hails Gambia’s personal data protection bill, urges assent

Digital rights and inclusion advocacy group, Paradigm Initiative has commended the National Assembly of The Gambia for passing the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Bill, a legal framework to safeguard citizens’ personal information. The group...

InnovaRx Global Health, Florence Healthcare sign partnership to transform healthcare in Gambia

A Vision for Dignified Healthcare Through Partnership In his keynote address, Dr. Ismail Badjie, Founder and CEO of InnovaRx Global Health, expressed profound gratitude to the Florence Healthcare delegation, led by Dr. Sinan Nazif Aran, MD,...

Senegal’s Mamadou Amadou Ly Wins World’s Top Education Award

- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow Mamadou Amadou Ly, Executive Director of Associates in Research and Education for Development (ARED), has received the 2025 Yidan Prize for Education Development, widely regarded as one of the world’s most...

Gambia Marks World Tourism Day with Call for Sustainable Transformation

By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia on Saturday joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day, with a renewed call for sustainable transformation in the sector to boost economic growth, create jobs, and preserve the country’s rich...

Access Bank, SOS Award D550,000 to 10 Gambian Start-Ups

By: Fatou Krubally Ten young Gambian entrepreneurs have received a combined D550,000 in funding at the finals of the YouthCAN Pitching Competition, jointly organised by SOS Children’s Villages The Gambia and Access Bank Gambia. The competition,...

Chinese Embassy in Banjul to launch Consular Visa services

As next year 2026 will mark the 10th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, he said that: “I am very pleased to announce that the Chinese Embassy in The Gambia will officially launch consular visa services...