Africa Gambia The strong windstorm and heavy rains that hit the Banjul area have left many families stranded: properties, roofs of houses and schools were destroyed and blown away by the wind
Africa Gambia Relatives of 20 Gambian children whose deaths were linked to intake of toxic paracetamol cough syrups, manufactured in India, have sued the Indian drug manufacturer Maiden Pharmaceuticals and the Gambian local control authorities
Africa Gambia The country continues to face a significant challenge of high youth unemployment, as highlighted by a recent labour force survey conducted by the Gambia Bureau of Statistics; more than 41,5% of young people between the ages of 15 and 35 are unemployed
Africa Gambia A new 10-month rapid response initiative launched by USAID aims to make significant progress in prosecuting those involved in human rights violations and crimes against humanity during the tenure of former President Yahya Jammeh
Africa Gambia National Assembly has adopted a report of the Select Committee on Agriculture on financing agreement between Gambian government and Islamic Development Bank focusing on regional soil fertility mapping project that will be financed for $1 million
Africa Gambia Gambia's under-20 team surprised the U20 World Cup by defeating France 2-1 on the second day of the group stage in Argentina
Africa Gambia Three financing agreements for a total US $70,1 million have been signed by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs during the annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group
Africa Gambia Gambia's National Human Rights Commission said it is deeply concerned about the tense political situation in the country ahead of the elections for mayors and chairpersons
Africa Gambia The Independent Electoral Commission will begin nominations of candidates for the upcoming mayoral and presidential elections today
Africa Gambia In an effort to ensure a better understanding of the national intangible cultural heritage, the National Centre for Arts and Culture recently organised a training in collaboration with UNESCO
Africa Gambia Gambian from the University of Cambridge, entrepreneur and owner of Rahma Foods in The Gambia, Alassan Gent Ceesay, will chair this year's Africa Together Conference to be held from 12 to 14 May at the prestigious University of Cambridge, England
Africa Gambia President Adama Barrow received the IMF Chief of Mission who informed him that The Gambia, for the first time, has reached the final stage of the IMF programme on a positive note
Africa Gambia The ASB Clinic, commonly called the German Clinic, commemorated 20 years of humanitarian service in The Gambia, offering most of its services free of charge