A Quarter Century Later, Still Pursuing Justice for the Victims of April 10–11, 2000
This year marks 25 years since the April 10 and 11, 2000 student demonstration — dates in our history that are marked in pain, tell the story of courage, and unfinished justice. More in the press release.
Heartbreaking Truth: Infants Among Rape Victims in Sudan’s War
Amidst Sudan’s ongoing violent conflict, a horrific and largely unseen crisis is unfolding, exposing the cruellest depths of war. More in this 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.
RRF: Honouring Reuel’s Memory by Uplifting Others
Children disability awareness and support organisation Remembering Reuel Foundation issued this heartwarming end-of-year statement honouring their beloved Reuel, who inspired them to form this organisation and advocate for the rights of children with disabilities and also provide support to them. More in this press release.
Ten Outstanding Students Rewarded by Take M Transformation’s COMMOM Competition
Take M Transformation, a leading educational initiative in The Gambia, concluded its final phase of its highly anticipated Competition on Multiplication: Mother of Mathematics (COMMOM) on Saturday, 21st December 2024, with cash prizes and gifts to ten outstanding students. More in the news report.
Bishop Manga Delivers 2024 Christmas Message on “The Gift of Children”
This is the 2024 Christmas message by the Most Rev'd Bannie E F Manga, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church The Gambia and the Chairman of The Gambia Christian Council.
More in his statement.
Over 2.8 Million Children Out of School Due to Conflict in West and Central Africa in 2024
A report issued in 2024 highlights that over 2.8 million children have been impacted in 2024 after over 14,000 schools were closed. This number increased from 2.5 million children impacted in 2023 when some 13,000 schools were closed. More in this report.

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