The Gambia Journal

AFCON – ‘We Are Still Alive’, Scorpions Coach Saintfiet

January 20, 2024

Although the Gambian national team has lost both of its opening two games in the TotalEnergies

‘Solo Sandeng Knew his Demonstration was Illegal’, Ousman Sonko

January 19, 2024

In the ongoing trial for crimes against humanity of former Yahya Jammeh’s henchman, Ousman Sonko, the

Gambia, E.U. Discuss 40 Million Euros Apportioning in Support Contract

January 17, 2024

In order to debate the fourth State and Resilience Building Contract (SRBC 4), the Ministry of Finance and Economics Affairs is now hosting a policy dialogue engagement between the Government of The Gambia (GoTG) and the European Union.

Swiss Court Hears Testimony on Torture of Modou Ngum

January 17, 2024

Modou Ngum, a torture victim, has testified before a Swiss court in the crimes against humanity

New Banjul Airport Terminal Project – Government Launch Bid

January 17, 2024

The Gambia government plans to build a new airport terminal. All associated auxiliary facilities will be built alongside the new terminal through a public-private partnership.

Government, GFA Officials Pay Courtesy Calls to Scorpions’ Fans in Yamoussoukro

January 17, 2024

Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports and Chairperson of the AFCON National Coordinating Committee, paid a visit to Gambian fans on Tuesday in their various hotels in Yamoussoukro.

‘Torture was Common in Jails Under Dictator Jammeh’, Prison Officer Tells Swiss Court

January 17, 2024

In the ongoing trial for crimes against humanity of Gambia’s former interior minister, Ousman Sonko, before a Swiss court, two Gambian prison officers, Lamin Sanneh and Abdou Jammeh, testified on Monday about torture, inadequate food, and unhygienic conditions at the country’s central jail, Mile 2.

Kalagi to Host Annual FARD Cultural Festival in 2024

January 17, 2024

Foni will come together for this year’s Foni Association for Rural Development (FARD) Cultural Festival, in

Frequent Ferry Breakdowns – Operator Blames Random Nets on Banjul Barra Route

January 16, 2024

In a news release earlier today, the Gambia Ferry Service Company Limited (GFSC) blamed random fishing activities for the breakdown of propellers and the length of time needed to fix the mechanical faults.