Banjul Politics Watch
SEE OTHER BRANDS

Following politics and government news from the Gambia

Latest News

Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

FPAC Demands Gamcel Settle D11.4M 2020 Gateway Within 30 Days

FPAC Demands Gamcel Settle D11.4M 2020 Gateway Within 30 Days

By Kebba AF Touray The Finance and Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) of the National Assembly has demanded that the management of Gamcel settle arrears totaling Eleven Million Four Hundred and Seventy-Three Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty-Seven...

Africa's smallest mainland country that's so beautiful but ignored by tourists

Africa's smallest mainland country that's so beautiful but ignored by tourists

Africa's smallest mainland country is one of the best to visit on the continent, according to tourists. There are more than 50 countries in Africa, and many of them have become popular with tourists over the last few decades. In the northern half...

When Trump Closes an Ok or Bad Window, will we Open a Good D...

When Trump Closes an Ok or Bad Window, will we Open a Good D...

Imagine if that was the headline in every major media house beyond Africa. My test is sometimes seemingly harder than that of Jesus (pbuh), because opening the eyes of the mentally blind is harder than the physically blind... Imagine pressuring...

Gau Pass Releases “Lion From Zion” ...

São Paulo, Brazil (Sonique Solutions) – After a year-long hiatus from new releases, acclaimed Brazilian singer Gau Pass returns with her dynamic and spiritually charged single, “Lion From Zion.” The track which is currently available across all...

UNICEF and UTG Sign Landmark MoU to Establish Child Rights Centre

UNICEF and UTG Sign Landmark MoU to Establish Child Rights Centre

By: Yunus .S. Saliu In a significant stride toward institutionalizing child rights advocacy and education in The Gambia, UNICEF and the University of The Gambia (UTG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Child Rights...

From Lagos to London: Nigerian entrepreneurs hail UK business environment despite challenges

From Lagos to London: Nigerian entrepreneurs hail UK business environment despite challenges

Some Nigerian entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom have said that despite challenges like navigating unfamiliar systems and breaking into new markets, the UK business environment has been favourable. Speaking to PUNCH Online in an interview,...

GNOC Celebrates World Olympic Day in Basse

GNOC Celebrates World Olympic Day in Basse

By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has celebrated this year’s World Olympic Day with a colourful event held over the weekend in Basse, Upper River Region. The celebration, which brought together athletes, schoolchildren,...

A gospel breakthrough with Kenya’s Maasai

A Kenyan nurses’ strike earlier this year helped a local Pentecostal church and a U.K. medical missions team gain access to a staunchly traditional tribe in the East African nation. Over 28 years, Elim Pentecostal Church of Kenya planted over 400...

When Trump Closes an Ok or Bad Window, will we Open a Good Door or Just Complain?

When Trump Closes an Ok or Bad Window, will we Open a Good Door or Just Complain?

Imagine if that was the headline in every major media house beyond Africa. My test is sometimes seemingly harder than that of Jesus (pbuh), because opening the eyes of the mentally blind is harder than the physically blind… Imagine pressuring the...

Portugal receives fewer asylum requests

Portugal receives fewer asylum requests

In total, 2,849 requests were registered in 2024, while in 2023 there were 3,083, with the majority of cases referring to Senegal (15%), Gambia (14%) and Colombia (9%), according to the Annual Report on the Situation of Asylum in the European...

Tea exports dropped by almost 5 million kilos in April

Tea exports dropped by almost 5 million kilos in April

Tea farmers collect fertilizers distributed by Kenya Tea Development Authority(KTDA) at Nyambaria Tea Buying Center in Nyamira County. (Sammy Omingo, Standard) Tea exports declined by almost five million kilos in April from 37.9 million recorded...

Samuel Eto’o bans former teammate Geremi Njitap for 5yrs

Samuel Eto’o bans former teammate Geremi Njitap for 5yrs

Cameroon football legend Geremi Njitap has been banned from all football-related activities for five years by the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), following a disciplinary dispute with the federation’s president, Samuel Eto’o. He has also...

Court slaps 3 MoJ staff with D16M bail in D14M economic crime case

Court slaps 3 MoJ staff with D16M bail in D14M economic crime case

The accused, who are currently facing charges including economic crimes, theft, forgery, official corruption, abuse of office, and other related offences totalling 14, 396, 620 million dalasis, have denied any wrongdoing, pleading not guilty to...

Mapped: The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025

Mapped: The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025

The State of Freedom Around the World in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Finland has the...

Geremi Njitap handed five-year football ban by Cameroon FA amid row with Eto’o

Geremi Njitap handed five-year football ban by Cameroon FA amid row with Eto’o

Cameroonian football icon Geremi Njitap has been banned from all football-related activities for five years by the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), following a disciplinary standoff with the body’s president, Samuel Eto’o. The former...

Rights Group Asks NAWEC To Reveal Report On Death Of Seven Workers

Rights Group Asks NAWEC To Reveal Report On Death Of Seven Workers

By: Fatou Krubally A human rights group has demanded that the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) release a report on the investigations probing into the death of seven contractors who died while working on high-tension cables in the...

Ministry of Health Official Statement on Recent Rent Dispute and Media Coverage

Ministry of Health Official Statement on Recent Rent Dispute and Media Coverage

- Advertisement - Editor’s Note: The following is a press release issued by the Ministry of Health, published here in full and without alteration. The Ministry of Health wishes to clarify recent reports about a rental dispute involving one of our...

TMT FC sign partnership with 3 int’l organisations

TMT FC sign partnership with 3 int’l organisations

TMT FC signed partnership with JDFS Alberts-a top Latvian football club known for elite youth development, Baltic Sports Agency (BSA)- a strategic sports agency based in Latvia and Adoura Sports Consulting – a U.S.-based sports consultancy with...

Benni McCarthy’s ‘modern’ coaching techniques receive high praise from Kenyan star

Benni McCarthy’s ‘modern’ coaching techniques receive high praise from Kenyan star

South African tactician Benni McCarthy has been hailed for his new coaching style he brought to the Kenyan National Team. The former AmaZulu FC coach was named the Harambee Stars' new coach earlier this year, despite being linked with a return to...

A call for unity and national transformation: Support for Essa Mbye Faal

A call for unity and national transformation: Support for Essa Mbye Faal

- Advertisement - Dear Editor, My name is Saikou Camara, a proud son of Kunkujang Keitaya, and I write to you today not just as an individual, but as a voice representing the aspirations of a generation longing for true transformation. I speak as...

Share us

on your social networks:
AGPs

Get the latest news on this topic.

SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY

No Thanks

By signing to this email alert, you
agree to our Terms of Service