Real de Banjul play Stade de Mbour in int'l friendly September 12th

#Sports Sep 10, 2025, 12:23 PM | Article By: Lamin Darboe Gambian champions, Real de Banjul will welcome Senegalese side, Stade de Mbour in an international friendly match on 12th September 2025 at the Live Your Dreams Sports Academy Complex in...

77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in India and Your Country

It’s time for the Emmys! The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The prestigious awards will honour the best on primetime television in America. Shows and content that aired from June 1, 2024, to May 31,...

60 Chinese Nationals Convicted for Cybercrime and Computer-Related Fraud in Gambia

By: Isatou Sarr Sixty Chinese nationals were arraigned and convicted on Wednesday, 10th September 2025, at the Brikama Magistrates’ Court in the West Coast Region on two counts of cybercrime-related offences, including unlawful possession of...

DUTCH MINISTER ASKS PARLIAMENT TO FACILITATE REPATRIATION OF GAMBIAN MINORS

- Advertisement - By Omar Bah A government minister in The Netherlands has formally written to his country’s parliament seeking approval to begin repatriation procedures for underage migrants from The Gambia and Ethiopia. The minister’s request...

Nigeria News14 minutes ago Gambian Lawmaker Demands Immediate Recall Of Senator Natasha A member of The Gambia’s National Assembly, Hon. Fatoumatta Njai, has written to the President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, demanding the immediate…

In a letter dated September 9, 2025, and copied to all Nigerian senators, diplomatic corps, and international institutions, Njai criticised the Senate’s refusal to obey a Federal High Court judgment that voided the suspension of the Kogi lawmaker....

The Talib exit: A missed opportunity and a wake-up call for Gambia’s opposition

- Advertisement - By Alhagie Demba (pen name) The recent withdrawal of Talib Ahmed Bensouda from the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) flag bearer race is more than just an internal party matter. It is a symptom of a deeper malaise that continues to...

Welsh jazz musician nominated for Mercury Prize

Mark SavageMusic correspondent ShareSave Pulp and Wolf Alice are both former winners of the Mercury Prize British band Wolf Alice have broken a Mercury Prize record by becoming the only act in the award's 34-year history to be nominated for all of...

Three Indian states ban cough syrup linked to child deaths

Toxic cough syrup kills nine children in India, triggers nationwide investigation. NEW DELHI, Oct 5: Three Indian states have banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup after at least nine children died in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly after consuming the...

World Suicide Day, surge in homicide and suicide cases in The Gambia: The Islamic solution

- Advertisement - By Musa Bah Since the start of this year 2025; The Gambia has seen an unprecedented hike in reported cases of homicide crimes and suicide across the country. In February alone, The Standard Newspaper reported that the Gambia...

Indian States Ban Cough Syrup Linked To Death Of Nine Children

At least three Indian states have banned a cough syrup after several children died allegedly after consuming the product, said local authorities and reports. The death of at least nine children, all aged under five, since late August, in the...

The art of public speaking

Most public officials do not realize that effective public speaking adds prestige, honour and dignity to public office holders and gives good impressions to the face of the country and to the institutions of State. Education is of no value if it...

Harambee Stars out to redeem image in Seychelles tie after Gambia loss

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy shouts instructions to his players during the 1-0 win over Morocco. Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars will be without defenders Alphonse Omija and Aboud Omar in Thursday's dead rubber World Cup qualifier against...

Malagen empowers vocational institutions on media, information literacy

A total of 40 participants attended, representing a diverse mix of tertiary institutions and departments from the University of The Gambia. The sessions focused on critical topics such as hate speech, misinformation, disinformation, propaganda,...

South Sudan learns from Gambia’s transitional justice experience

In 2023, a South Sudanese delegation led by former Justice minister Madol Arol visited The Gambia to learn from the TRRC’s experiences. The delegation met with Dr. Jallow and former commissioners and staff of the TRRC at UN House, Cape Point....

Fred Arocho calls out Benni McCarthy for exposing players after defeat against Gambia

Fred Arocho criticised Benni McCarthy’s comments after Kenya's loss to Gambia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier Arocho agreed with McCarthy’s squad selection but disagreed with his remarks about the defenders The radio host said the coach...

In search of FOI that barks and bites, by Taiwo Adisa 

On September 11, 2025, an Ondo State High Court presided over by Justice T. M. Adedipe gave a landmark ruling in respect of a request on the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The justice, who ruled on the applications brought before him by an...

Capital Express Life Assurance Drives Future with Innovation and Trust

In a country where insurance has too often been dismissed as complicated, distant, or even irrelevant, Capital Express Life Assurance is rewriting the script with a story of innovation anchored in trust and determination to prove that insurance in...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) meets The Gambia First Lady & 13 First Ladies of Africa and Asia at 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit to discuss the strategy to reshape patient care in The Gambia

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank...

Indian states ban cough syrup after child deaths from contamination

NEW DELHI: At least three Indian states have banned a cough syrup following multiple child deaths allegedly connected to the product. Authorities have reported at least nine fatalities among children under five years old since late August in...

In Search Of FOI That Barks And Bites | TAIWO ADISA

On September 11, 2025, an Ondo State High Court presided over by Justice T.M. Adedipe gave a landmark ruling in respect of a request on the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The justice, who ruled on the applications brought before him by an...