The Gambia will return to playing their home matches at the Independence Stadium in Bakau after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) lifted its two-year ban on the venue. This comes ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Comoros on November 15, 2024. The stadium had[Read More…]
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Angola To Present Reports On Gambia’s Human Rights Status
Angola is set to present its human rights reports at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, taking place in Banjul, The Gambia, from October 17 to November 6. These reports will focus on the country’s implementation of the African Charter on Human and[Read More…]
The Change Agenda Expected From UDP As The Main Opposition Party In Gambia
The lack of enthusiasm with opposition politics in The Gambia is the lack of A Political Agenda for change from the UDP, the main opposition party. Gambians have had enough of President Barrow, but what’s The Political Agenda for change from the UDP? When we talk about change in The[Read More…]
Gambia Interested In Pursuing New Avenues With Cuba
Gambia’s new ambassador to Cuba, Seyaka Sonko, expressed the mutual interest of both nations in exploring new opportunities for collaboration during his recent presentation of credentials to Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa. Highlighting the importance of trust, mutual respect, and reciprocal benefits, Sonko reaffirmed Gambia’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic[Read More…]
Gambia To Evacuate Its Citizens From Middle East
The Gambia is organising the evacuation of its citizens from the Middle East, particularly from Lebanon, due to the increasing conflict between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. The Israeli military has been carrying out airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon, which has created dangerous conditions for foreign nationals, including Africans[Read More…]
Barrow Bids Farewell To ECOMIG, Announces Improved Market Road For Banjul
President Adama Barrow held a farewell ceremony at the State House for eighty ECOMIG officers, acknowledging their contributions to maintaining peace and democracy in The Gambia. He expressed deep gratitude to Senegal and ECOWAS for their unwavering support and emphasized that, despite the end of the ECOMIG mission, the close[Read More…]
Gambia Boss Explains Adama Sidibeh’s International Snub
Adama Sidibeh, the St Johnstone striker, has been left out of the Gambia squad for their upcoming AFCON qualifying matches against Madagascar. The Scorpions’ manager, Jonathan McKinstry, cited Sidibeh’s recent lack of game time, due to a suspension from a double red card received in a match against Dundee United[Read More…]
Gambia Condemns Sudan For Attack On UAE Ambassador’s Residence
The Government of the Republic of The Gambia expresses deep shock and condemnation of the recent attack on the residence of the United Arab Emirates Ambassador in Khartoum, Sudan. This violent act, deemed cowardly and heinous, is in clear violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which guarantees the[Read More…]
Gambia: President Adama Barrow Addresses 79th UNGA
President Adama Barrow of The Gambia called on the international community to strengthen efforts towards tackling global challenges, particularly those highlighted during the Summit of the Future. He emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, poverty, transnational crimes, and conflicts. Barrow urged reforms within the United Nations system, especially the[Read More…]
Palestinian President Abbas Discusses Developments With Gambia’s Barrow
President Mahmoud Abbas met with Gambian President Adama Barrow Thursday on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, President Abbas briefed President Barrow on the Palestinian leadership’s ongoing efforts to stop Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, the West[Read More…]
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