The Gambia Journal

Gambia Midfielder Ebou Adams Joins Derby On Loan

January 31, 2024

Derby County’s midfield options have been strengthened with the signing of Ebou Adams from Cardiff City. The 28-year-old has joined the Rams on loan from the Sky Bet Championship side for the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign. Adams, who has recently returned from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with Gambia, is the Rams’ second signing of the January transfer window following the addition of Charlton Athletic winger Corey Blackett-Taylor last week.

MoHERST Leads Roundtable Discussion on STI for SDGs Roadmap Project for Africa

January 31, 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) held a roundtable discussion on leveraging science, technology, and innovation (STI) for Africa’s Sustainable Development Goals, involving key stakeholders and experts to develop strategies for achieving these objectives.

Moscow – Russia and Gambia Discuss Security Hotspots, Economy, OIC Summit.

January 31, 2024

Gambian Foreign Minister Momodou Tangara visited Moscow to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after participating in the Italy-Africa Summit.

Nigeria-Gambia Strengthens Taxation Expertise: CITN Trains Gambian Tax Authority Personnel

January 31, 2024

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has initiated a training program for personnel of the Gambian Revenue Authority (GRA) aimed at enhancing their skills in tax administration and management. The initiative, which is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Nigeria and The Gambia, seeks to equip participants with modern trends and best practices in tax management.

Climate-Smart Farming Takes Root in the Gambia: USAID-funded Training Empowers Farmers

January 31, 2024

In a bid to transform traditional farming methods into sustainable, environmentally conscious practices, 125 farmers from five communities in the West Coast region of The Gambia are undergoing training in compost making and business development.

Prof. Ofori is New Interim Vice-Chancellor, University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET)

January 31, 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has announced the appointment of Professor Samuel P. Owusu-Ofori as the Interim Vice-Chancellor of the University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET), with effect from January 1, 2024, to September 31, 2024.

Government Abandons Civil Servants Planned Allowance Increment.

January 31, 2024

According to information obtained by The Point, the Gambia’s government has revoked the allowance increase that was scheduled to take effect this month, January 2024, for public servants.

ECOWAS Supports Gambia’s Judicial Reforms – Commission President Meets AG Jallow

January 31, 2024

The President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, welcomed Mr. Dawda A. Jallow, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting was part of The Gambia’s ongoing efforts to implement judicial reforms.

Police Murder Trial – Defense Claims Ousainou Bojang Gave Coercive Testimony.

January 30, 2024

As the trial of Ousainou Bojang and his sister resumes, Lamin J. Darboe, the defense lawyer, stated that Ousainou was drugged and physically abused by law enforcement personnel from the anti-crime unit. According to the attorney, these violations took place prior to Ousainou providing a statement in which he is accused of killing two police officers and injuring another.

Momodou Sabally, Njogu Bah, two Janneh Commission Indictees Pardoned by President Barrow.

January 29, 2024

Ebrima Sankareh, the spokesperson for the Gambian government, has confirmed that President Adama Barrow has commuted the ban on several individuals from holding public office following their indictment by the Janneh Commission of Enquiry on dictator Yahya Jammeh’s financial crimes.

Recent News

Gambia Midfielder Ebou Adams Joins Derby On Loan

MoHERST Leads Roundtable Discussion on STI for SDGs Roadmap Project for Africa

Moscow – Russia and Gambia Discuss Security Hotspots, Economy, OIC Summit.

Nigeria-Gambia Strengthens Taxation Expertise: CITN Trains Gambian Tax Authority Personnel

Climate-Smart Farming Takes Root in the Gambia: USAID-funded Training Empowers Farmers

Prof. Ofori is New Interim Vice-Chancellor, University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET)

Government Abandons Civil Servants Planned Allowance Increment.

ECOWAS Supports Gambia’s Judicial Reforms – Commission President Meets AG Jallow

Police Murder Trial – Defense Claims Ousainou Bojang Gave Coercive Testimony.

Momodou Sabally, Njogu Bah, two Janneh Commission Indictees Pardoned by President Barrow.

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