October 2025 - Page 4

  On 15 October, Deputy Head of Mission Raphaël Brigandi welcomed the United Against Torture Consortium which is holding a two days meeting in Banjul. Supported by the EU, the consortium is

Kemo Bojang, Youth Councilor at the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) and spokesperson of the Unite Movement for Change (UMC), has firmly denied allegations that he and other members of the movement are

  Banjul, The Gambia — Religious and traditional leaders from across Africa have been called upon to play a stronger role in promoting peace, tolerance, and human rights in their communities. The

  The Musicians’ Union of The Gambia (MUSIGAM) has used the 2nd edition of the Gambia Music Convergence held at the Alliance Francise , to advocate for stronger policies and structured frameworks

  A new project – COMPASS (The Observatory of Human Mobility between the Canary Islands and Africa) – was officially launched at the Gambia Hospitality and Training Institute (GTHI) on 13/10/2025. Funded

  Ex-UDP campaign chiefs are at each other’s throats, Karafa Sonko has labeled Momodou Sabally the country’s ultimate political gold digger. Both men once managed campaigns for the United Democratic Party but

For the First Time in History, Seven African First Ladies Converge in The Gambia  on One Vision — Advancing Health, Education, and Empowerment Across Africa Her Excellency First Lady Fatoumata Barrow of

  The Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced substantial financial backing for two major national teams, confirming that over D22 million has been released to support football and volleyball engagements. A

  The United Democratic Party (UDP) is gearing up for a massive show of strength as its leader Lawyer Ousainou Darboe returns home on October 25 after his European tour. Darboe, who

  The Alkalos of Tanji and Batokunku have been suspended following allegations of selling state-owned land, despite repeated warnings to desist from such activities. Jerreh Jatta the Alkalo of Batokunku and Cherno