Gambian News - Page 17

    Beakanyang Executive Director Mr Nfamara Jawno Jawneh calls for an end to human rights violations notably Sexual & Gender-Based Violence and Female Genital Mutilation. He was speaking at the start

  Sanna Manjang, a former member of the notorious paramilitary unit known as the “Junglers” within the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), has been arrested. Manjang was one of the most frequently cited

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed the recent events in Guinea‑Bissau as a genuine coup, describing them instead as a “ceremonial coup.” Speaking after returning from the country, where he led

Between November 4 and 25, 2025, a total of 1,960 Gambians embarked on the perilous “Backway” journey toward the Canary Islands, migrant advocates reported, marking what they describe as the largest maritime

The Government of the Republic of The Gambia condemns the military coup d’etat in the Republic of Guinea Bissau. This unconstitutional taking over of power is an outright assault on the democratic

  International observer groups are speaking out after the country’s armed forces suddenly took control, stopping the democratic process right in its tracks. In a united message, the African Union, ECOWAS, and

  National Unity Party (NUP) leader H.E. Dr Lamin J. Darbo has outlined his party’s vision and policy direction as preparations intensify for the 2026 presidential elections. He made the remarks during

  On 25 November 2025, the EU and the government have launched a five-year project to develop the access to quality secondary education. The new project will focus in particular on girls,

  A heated exchange has erupted between former Information Minister Demba Ali Jawo and his successor, Dr Ismaila Ceesay, over how government officials should handle public criticism. In an open letter titled

  Minister of Lands and Religious Affairs Hamat Bah has issued a stern warning that Gambian state security forces are ready to crush anyone who attempts to destabilise the country. Speaking at