ActionAid Urges Media to Amplify Youth Voices for Greater Civic Engagement
ActionAid The Gambia urged journalists and bloggers to take a leading role in amplifying youth voices and fostering greater civic engagement during a three-day training in Jarra Soma. More in the report.
Caritas Gambia Strengthens Development Efforts Through Strategic Planning
Caritas Gambia is taking a significant step toward strengthening its role in national development by collaborating with key stakeholders to draft a comprehensive strategic plan. The initiative, launched on 25th March 2025, aims to identify priority areas and enhance partnerships to drive meaningful and lasting change across the country. More in the publication.
Advocates Urge NAMs to Restore Law to Register Diaspora Ahead of 2026 Presidential Election
Gambian CSO leaders urged Parliamentarians to restore the deleted Clause 14 in the Elections Bill to register Gambians living abroad to vote in the 2026 Presidential Elections. More in the report.
CPC Urges Sustainable Consumer Behavior to Tackle Environmental Challenges
On World Consumer Rights Day, The Gambia joined the global call for sustainable consumer practices, emphasising the need for responsible consumption to address urgent environmental challenges. Organised by the Consumer Protection Consortium (CPC), the event focused on promoting eco-friendly lifestyles and protecting both consumers and the environment. More in the report.
Hygiene Cycle Organises Handwashing Exercise at Gambia College Buganala School
Hygiene Cycle, a non-profit organisation based in Germany dedicated to promoting hygiene and health education, organised a handwashing campaign for students at Gambia College Buganala Lower Basic School in Brikama on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. More in the report.
Gambia Ferry Services Promises to Operate 24-Hours from May 2025
The Gambia Ferry Service (GFS) is planning to introduce a 24-hour ferry service between the Banjul-Barra Ferry crossing points by May 2025. More in the report.
Researchers Reveal Women’s Experiences on Migration from The Gambia and West Africa
Two civil society organizations launched a research paper on “Gender and Migration: Spotlight on Gambian Women’s Mobility” on Friday, 13th December 2024, at Baobab Hotel. More in the article.
Minority Leader: Int’l IDEA Constitution Talks Delayed 2024 Draft Constitution in Parliament
The Minority Leader of the 6th Legislature revealed that Constitution Talks with International IDEA's Dr Ibn Chambas led to the 2024 Draft Constitution being delayed in Parliament. Instead of 27th November, the First Reading will now take place on 23rd December 20204. More in the report.
President Barrow Assured to Drop Civil Suit Against The Voice
His Excellency Adama Barrow on Monday afternoon received a joint delegation from the media fraternity, comprising the Gambia Press Union, the Media Council of The Gambia, the Newspaper Publishers Association, and the Women Journalists Association at the State House in Banjul.
Gambian Civil Society Leaders Chart Plan for Constitution Building
Leaders from various Non-Governmental Organisations and civil society organisations meet today 29th October 2024 to chart a way forward towards the Gambia’s Constitution Building Process at the Headquarters of The Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (TANGO).
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