Chris Gambian: Mental health needs its ‘slip, slop, slap’ moment

Women Initiative Gambia Committed to Recycling and Climate Change

By: Haruna Kuyateh Women Initiative Gambia (WIG), a Community-Based Organization (CBO) based in Njau, Upper Saloum in Central River North, is actively working to strengthen community resilience through environmental protection. The group focuses...

GAMBIA TAPS WATER ARE NOT DRINKABLE ?

According to World Health Organisation Becarefull of the Gambia water …60 % of tap water in Gambia urban Areas are contaminated with bacterias that can cause Stomach infections . The risk of malaria is greater during the months of June to...

Merck Foundation commemorates 13 years of impact in healthcare, education, and empowerment

Dubai, UAE — The Merck Foundation, led by CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej, marked 13 years of service in advancing healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment. The event gathered First Ladies, dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and media...

Merck Foundation commemorates 13 years of impact in healthcare, education, and empowerment

Dubai, UAE — The Merck Foundation, led by CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej, marked 13 years of service in advancing healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment. The event gathered First Ladies, dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and media...

Gambia to Launch SWEDD+ Project to Empower Girls and Young Women

By: Fatou Krubally The Sahel Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+) Project is set to launch on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in The Gambia, with an ambitious goal of transforming the lives of adolescent girls and young women....

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday

Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday

Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...

Media Release: Gambia to Commission First National University of Engineering, Science and Technology

- Advertisement - State House, Banjul, 17th June 2025: His Excellency President Adama Barrow received a delegation from the Gambia University of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (USET). The Minister for Higher Education Professor...

Between gas flares and diplomatic embers, the Gambia’s OIC moment of truth

- Advertisement - By Lt. Col. Samsudeen Sarr Rtd When I cracked open the dawn of Friday, June 13, 2025, the airwaves were already sizzling with news that Israel had unleashed precision fire on Iran’s nuclear laboratories, prized scientists, and...

Mother’s deportation to Gambia halted by judge after she was rushed to Heathrow at 3am

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

ECOWAS and its survival

Let me begin by congratulating the government and people of Ghana on the occasion of this year’s Republic Day celebrations. I must also commend the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshie, for organising this lecture. As you may be...

Gambia, Egypt celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations

The Government and people of The Gambia extend their warmest congratulations and sincere appreciation to the Government and people of the Arab Republic of Egypt on this important milestone. The anniversary stands as a testament to six decades of...

Kadijatou Keita’s unyielding triumph over Sickle Cell Disease

Born and raised in Soma, The Gambia, she has spent her entire life confronting an invisible enemy inside her own blood - sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that warps red blood cells into sharp, sickle shapes, blocking blood flow and...

Africell Plants 9,000 Mangroves in Coastal Gambia to Mark 25 Years of Impact

As part of its pledge to plant 25,000 trees nationwide to celebrate 25 years of operations in The Gambia, Africell, on Saturday June 14th, spearheaded the planting of 9,000 mangrove seedlings along key coastal and riverine areas, reinforcing its...

Unveiling the strategic truth: A call for balance between The Gambia and Senegal

- Advertisement - By L Sillah Security risk management consultant Executive Summary Lawyer Ousman Fafa M’Bai’s petition for transparency in the offshore oil dealings between The Gambia and FAR Ltd is more than a legal matter. It is a national...

Mayor Lowe launches first-ever VLR to accelerate sustainable development

This historic document not only reflects the city’s progress in localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but serves as a roadmap for future action, rooted in data, inclusivity, and accountability. As cities around the world increasingly...

Work on ‘neglected’ diseases affecting millions honoured with OBE

Simon Bush: “This award is also a recognition of the brilliant Sightsavers’ teams who have spent decades working on NTDs as well as our partners in ministries of health and countless community health workers.”Picture: David HillsA TRAILBLAZER who...

Accra To Become Global Medical Tourism Destination By Goldstar Air

Remarkable international airline Goldstar Air, a private Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier License (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights...

UNICEF calls for increased budget allocations for child health, nutrition, others

Below is the full text of the release… Banjul, The Gambia, 16 June 2025¾ “Today we remember the children of Soweto who, 48 years ago, marched for their right to quality education and dignity. Their bravery shaped a movement. Their voice still...