Canadian men jump to record No. 26 in FIFA rankings

The Canadian men's soccer team continues its record climb, jumping two places to No. 26 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Spain takes over top spot for the first time since June 2014 with France also moving up one rung to No. 2 as Argentina slips...

Gov’t Hands OIC Assets to New Management Board

By: Fatou Krubally The Gambia government, on Friday, officially inaugurated the Banjul International Convention Centre Limited (BICC), a new state-owned company that will manage two key facilities created under the country’s hosting of the 15th...

U.K. Police Just Seized £5.5 Billion in Bitcoin — The World’s Largest Crypto Bust

A Chinese national has been convicted for her role in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme after law enforcement authorities in the U.K. confiscated £5.5 billion (about $7.39 billion) during a raid of her home in London. The cryptocurrency seizure,...

Solidarity, collaboration and justice – the future of food systems: Make Change Happen podcast episode 36

[Music] Host [00:01] You’re listening to Make Change Happen, the podcast from IIED that offers insights on issues affecting the path towards a fairer, more sustainable world. Annabelle Bladon [00:16] Hello and welcome to the Make Change Happen...

Why the MoU with the USA is unconstitutional

By Francis Asare OWUSU “It is an MOU at this stage. Just an understanding. MOU’s are not ratified… when this is elevated beyond an MOU and it is a full agreement; we will go to Parliament under Article 75 and have it ratified. At this point, it is...

The battle behind digital IDs

At nearly 2.5 million signatures, the petition against the Government’s proposed digital ID scheme has vastly exceeded the threshold — 100,000 — for parliamentary consideration. The plans have been decried by political figures ranging from the...

A Constitutional test for the new auditor general

- Advertisement - By Famara Singhateh The recent appointment of Mr Cherno Amadou Sowe as the auditor general of The Gambia represents a pivotal moment for accountability and governance in our nation. However, a troubling legal ambiguity surrounds...

Today in High Prairie: September 30, 2025

Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com....

GNOC organises handball technical coaching course for coaches

#Sports Sep 10, 2025, 12:12 PM | Article By: Lamin Gibba In a bid to develop Sports for all and promote involvement at all levels, The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) is set to organise a five-day technical coaching course for handball...

Government Inaugurates New Board of Directors to Manage Newly-Renamed Conference Centre

By Assan Bah A new board of directors was on Friday 19th September 2025, inaugurated to manage the Banjul International Convention Centre, formally Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference centre in Bijilo, and the VVIP lounge at the Banjul...

Setting priorities right: When public officials put comfort over public service!

- Advertisement - Dear Editor, Across The Gambia, a troubling pattern has taken root within public institutions: public officials prioritise their salaries, allowances, and benefits while neglecting the very offices, facilities, and services they...

Interpol operation disrupts romance scam and sextortion networks in Africa

Authorities arrested 260 cybercrime suspects during a two-week operation spanning 14 African countries, Interpol announced Friday. The globally coordinated summertime crackdown dubbed “Operation Contender 3.0” targeted criminal networks that...

Judge for yourself: New pictures prove glaring mistake on key decision in Chelsea's loss to Brighton

All the reaction from Brighton’s 3-1 Premier League win at Chelsea Brighton enjoyed a memorable 3-1 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last Saturday despite being denied what appeared to be a clear penalty. The Blues were leading through Enzo...

Mayor Lowe Calls for Greater Women’s Representation at Moscow Forum

- Advertisement - By Dawda Baldeh The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has used a major international platform to call for stronger media representation of women in politics and for Africa to have a greater voice in global governance. -...

Footprint Afrika to Empower Non-School-Going Children Through Skills Training

By: Sering Mass Jallow Footprint Afrika, a civil society organization, has outlined plans to train non-school-going community children in various skills to enhance their potential and promote child employment. The organisation made the disclosure...

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: brand new number one crowned as Arsenal & Sunderland starlets shine

Ranking the best young players in the Premier League right now as Arsenal, Sunderland and Manchester City talents move up the Top 10. With the international break finally out of the way, we can once again celebrate the return of the Wonderkid...

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Uplifting headlines: How media celebrated moments of national pride in Tokyo In the past week, the news was full of serious stories. From President Ruto’s visit to the Coast, the problem of “ghost learners,” and the university lecturers’ strike....

List of African presidents who have been defeated while in power

African countries are getting it right in the quest for democracy, as many of them have successfully experienced a democratic change of government without military intervention This has happened at times when the tension was high and the fear of...

Not just Isak: PIF must rue selling "public enemy number 1 for Newcastle fans"

Newcastle United have emerged from the summer transfer window with a quietly impressive array of signings, Eddie Howe bringing together an exciting new chapter against the backdrop of much summer turmoil. Alexander Isak was sold to Liverpool for a...

Action-Aid, Partners Launch Massive Mangrove Planting Exercise

By Kebba AF Touray In an effort to restore and support mangroves in the Gambia, Action-Aid International-The Gambia together with civil society groups like ‘Activista’ and partners, on Saturday 20th September, embarked on a massive mangrove...