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July 10, 2026, 12:33 pm
Dangote Pledges U.S.$2 Billion Strategic Investment Partnership for Gambia
- [The Point] Africa's wealthiest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged US$2 billion strategic investment partnership with The Gambia.
WAHO, AfDB Hand Over 10 Ambulances, Medical Equipment to the Gambia in $3.4m Health System Boost
- [This Day] Banjul -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organization (WAHO), on Friday handed over 10 fully equipped four-wheel-drive ambulances and critical medical equipment to The Gambia in a major effort to strengthen the country's emergency response capacity and bolster regional health security.
Pdois Reaffirms Commitment to Coalition Talks Ahead of Presidential Elections
- [Foroyaa] The People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism (PDOIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a broad political coalition ahead of the 2026 general election, saying its priority is to secure constitutional and institutional reforms rather than simply replacing the current government.
Teachers Accuse Education Ministry of Failing Colleague Who Survived Attempted Murder
- [Foroyaa] Public school teachers have accused the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) of abandoning a colleague who survived an attempted murder attack by a student, saying he was left to face the court process without support from the ministry.
Supreme Court Orders Fresh Murder Trial for Lady Accused of Killing Boyfriend At Friendship Hostel
- [Foroyaa] The Supreme Court on Wednesday has upheld a High Court decision ordering a fresh trial in the murder case involving Kumba Sinyan and affirming the validity of judicial practice directions that require criminal proceedings to restart when a new judge takes over a case and the accused does not consent to continue from where the previous judge stopped.
National Assembly Officer Testifies Before Supreme Court in Case Challenging Constitutionality of Law Banning FGM
- [Foroyaa] The State on Wednesday opened its defence in the Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of The Gambia's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), calling its first witness to testify about the passage of the Women's (Amendment) Bill, 2015.
Dangote Pledges U.S.$2 Billion Strategic Investment Partnership for the Gambia
- [Foroyaa] President Adama Barrow has announced that Africa's leading industrialist, Alhajie Aliko Dangote, has committed to invest US$2 billion in The Gambia after a meeting in State House on Tuesday July 7, 2026.
Supreme Court Upholds Law Giving President Amnesty Powers Over Commission of Inquiry Bans
- [Foroyaa] The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Commission of Inquiry (Amendment) Act 2023, ruling that the National Assembly acted within its constitutional authority when it passed a law allowing the President to grant amnesty to people barred from holding public office by commissions of inquiry.
Gambia Unveils $13m Plan to Transform Tvet Training
- [The Point] The Gambia is set to strengthen technical and vocational education with the establishment of two Centres of Excellence aimed at producing skilled manpower for the country's growing agribusiness and fisheries sectors.
President Barrow to Travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- [The Point] The Office of the President wishes to inform the public that His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, will depart Banjul International Airport tomorrow, Thursday, 9th July 2026, for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he will perform Umrah.
Barrow Receives IMF African Dept's New Country Director Zeine Zeidane
- [The Point] Africa's policymakers, experts and private sector leaders have converged in Banjul to set the agenda for Africa's economic growth.
Investing to Eradicate Poverty and Promote Self Reliance in Africa
- [Foroyaa] African governments and businesspersons like Dangote are expected to invest to eradicate poverty and build industrial components that would link agriculture to industry in order to promote the kind of development that will free Africa from heavy dependence on external aid. The African people are looking for track records in Nigeria or any other country where African investors have pulled up with governments to promote poverty eradication and self-reliant development on the continent. As the old saying
What Is the Role of African Billionaires
- [Foroyaa] The appearance of Mr Dangote in the Gambia media raises the question of the role of African billionaires in bringing about development in the continent. Nigeria has many billionaires and the continent is not short of them. No government in Africa has a development plan that they have worked out to show how they are going to eradicate poverty based on a public private partnership.
Int'l Media Youth Training On Global Development Initiative Opens in Beijing
- [The Point] The Global Development Initiative (GDI) was placed at the center of international media cooperation this week as officials and journalists from around the world gathered for the International Media Youth Training Programme on the GDI.
Germany Renews Support As Gambia Pushes Security Sector Reforms
- [The Point] The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to The Gambia has hailed gains made in the country's Security Sector Reforms (SSR) process, pledging Berlin's continued support as more work remains to be done.
Supreme Court Dismisses Application Challenging President's Expanded Amnesty Powers
- [The Point] The Supreme Court of The Gambia in a landmark ruling has dismissed the constitutional challenge brought by civic activists and citizens against the President's expanded amnesty powers.
Why Supreme Court Refused to Reinstate Modou Ceesay Despite Finding His Removal Unconstitutional
- [Foroyaa] The Supreme Court of The Gambia has delivered one of the most significant constitutional judgments in recent years, ruling that former Auditor General Modou Ceesay was unlawfully removed from office but refusing to restore him to the position because, in the justices' view, bringing him back would no longer serve the public interest.
Lawyer Darboe Reacts to Supreme Court Decision On Former Auditor General
- [The Point] Senior Counsel L.J. Darboe has described as "unfortunate" the financial burden placed on Gambian taxpayers following the Supreme Court's landmark judgment in favour of former Auditor General Modou Ceesay.
UTG Edu Students Advance National Unity Through Strong Educational System
- [The Point] The Education Students' Association (EDUSA) at the University of The Gambia (UTG) Sunday concluded its seven-day historic nationwide tour.
Govt Committed to Preparing Young Gambians for Employment - Minister Gomez
- [The Point] "We are committed to preparing young Gambians for employment by strengthening the link between education and the labour market. Preparing young people for the future requires equipping them with practical, market-relevant skills, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset."
Unite Party - Coalition Flagbearer Should Be Chosen By Citizens
- [The Point] The newly registered Unite Party has declared its full commitment to an opposition coalition ahead of the 2026 elections, but insists that the coalition's presidential candidate must be chosen by Gambians rather than political parties alone.
Gambia Benefits U.S.$23.2m From IMF ECF Disbursement
- [The Point] The Executive Board has completed the 2026 Article IV Consultation for The Gambia and the fifth review of The Gambia's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, approved on January 12, 2024, to support reforms to address long-standing structural impediments to inclusive growth.
Drivers Insist Fuel Price Drop Does Not Justify Fare Cuts
- [Foroyaa] Transport operators in The Gambia have ruled out any immediate reduction in commuter fares despite the recent decrease in fuel prices, saying the adjustment at the pump is too small to have any meaningful impact on transport costs.
Immigration Officer Denies Receiving D40,000 in Passport Corruption Trial
- [Foroyaa] An immigration officer accused of illegally facilitating the issuance of a Gambian passport for D40,000 on Wednesday denied receiving the money as he opened his defence before the High Court.
Ecowas Parliament Begins Week-Long Dialogue On Irregular Migration and Human Trafficking in the Gambia
- [Foroyaa] The ECOWAS Parliament, in collaboration with national and international partners, is today launching a week-long Parliamentary-Citizen Engagement in The Gambia aimed at addressing irregular migration and trafficking in persons.
Rice Farmers Warn Urea Fertiliser Shortage Threatens Harvest, Urge Government Action
- [Foroyaa] Rice farmers in Jahally Pacharr have appealed to the government to urgently address a shortage of urea fertiliser, warning that the situation could significantly reduce rice production this season. Urea fertiliser is a nitrogen-rich fertiliser containing about 46% nitrogen, widely used to promote plant growth and improve crop yields.
Gambian Embassy in D.C. Joins U.S. in Commemorating 250th Nationhood Anniversary
- [The Point] Washington D.C. July 2, 2026: The Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. congratulates the United States of America on the occasion of its 250th Independence Anniversary. The Embassy of The Gambia proudly joins the Government and the People of the United States of America in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States, a historic milestone that marks two and a half centuries of nationhood, democratic governance, and the enduring pursuit of freedom, equality
German Envoy Urges Gambians to Invest in Education, Skills Instead of the 'Back-Way'
- [The Point] The Ambassador of the Federal Republic Germany to The Gambia has urged young Gambians to shun the 'back-way', saying families should invest in education or vocational training instead in order to qualify for legal migration work visas.
Trust Bank Total Assets Increase to D14b
- [The Point] Trust Bank Plc, one of the leading and 'best performing banks in The Gambia', has once again delivered strong financial performance during the year under review, with total assets expanding to D14.69 billion from D12.84 billion, reflecting continued growth in the bank's operations and strength in the market.
Environment Minister Urges Collective Action to Protect Lands
- [The Point] Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang has outlined reforms and achievements aimed at strengthening environmental protection, addressing deforestation, and promoting sustainable development, while urging all citizens to take responsibility in preserving the country's land and natural resources.
