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United States launches $930,000 Forensic Investigation Enhancement Project to strengthen Gambia's Justice System - The Point
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (118+ words) Chargé d'Affaires Robert Anderson delivered remarks at the launch event, underscoring the U.S. Government's support for The Gambia's efforts to deliver justice and accountability for victims and their families. "The United States is proud to support The Gambia as…...
Star Sports Academy arrive in Gambia prior to Medina Utd battle
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (212+ words) Star Sports Academy have arrived in The Gambia ahead of their 2026/2027 CAF Champions League preliminary qualifier second-leg match against Medina United. Sierra Leonean champions will play against Gambian champions in their second-leg tie of the continent's elite football competition qualifier…...
Former envoys seek bigger role in shaping Gambia???s diplomacy
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (775+ words) Ambassador Ebrima Ousman Ndure Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Ebrima Ousman Ndure, Chairman of the Interim Committee spearheading the initiative, stressed that retirement should not be viewed as withdrawal from public service. “Retirement does not mean retreat. Our expertise, networks and…...
WAFU-A U-17 Africa Cup of Nations: Gambia demolish Sierra Leone 4-1 as Alieu Saine notches brace
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (243+ words) Alieu Saine notches brace Budding star Alieu Saine scored a brace for The Gambia U-17 team in their resounding 4-1 victory over Sierra Leone in the 2026 WAFU-A CAF U-17 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. The Scorplings hammered Sierra Leone 4-1 in their…...
GFF president Kemo Ceesay launches FIFA player development pathway workshop for 25 women players
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (454+ words) President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Kemo Ceesay yesterday, Monday, 7 September 2026 launched a week-long FIFA Player Development Pathway Workshop for 25 women players at the National Technical Training Center (NTTC) in Old Yundum. The launching ceremony was attended by Exco…...
CUBE, Kanifing Municipal Library host Ignite summer STEAM Camp for Young Gambians
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (617+ words) CUBE The Gambia and the Kanifing Municipal Library jointly hosted the IGNITE Summer STEAM Camp 2026, a free three-week programme providing young people aged 11 to 18 with practical learning opportunities across science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), alongside digital skills, environmental…...
Caritas Gambia trains communities to prevent political violence
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (459+ words) As The Gambia prepares for the 2026 Presidential Election, Caritas Gambia has intensified peacebuilding efforts focused on community mediation, conflict prevention, and social cohesion. The organization has launched a training program bringing together community members and key stakeholders to strengthen skills…...
Minister Bakary Y. Badjie elected chairman of African Union Sports Council
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (275+ words) Minister Bakary Y. Badjie Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has been elected as chairman of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2 Conference of Ministers. Badjie was elected as chairman of AUSC during a virtual Region 2 Conference of Ministers…...
Gaffer Mckinstry announces preliminary squad as Somalia clash looms
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (165+ words) Head Coach of The Gambia senior national team, Jonathan Mckinstry, has announced a strong 35-man preliminary squad, as his side's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Somalia edges closer. The Scorpions will host the Somalians in their opening match…...
Medina Utd, Star Sports Academy fire blank in Champions League qualifiers
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (255+ words) Medina Utd, Star Sports Academy Medina United and Star Sports Academy have fired blank in their 2026\2027 CAF Champions League preliminary qualifiers. Gambian champions and Sierra Leonian champions drew goalless in their first-leg clash of the continent's elite football clubs competition…...