17th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) & 20th Anniversary of the Union (14-17 April 2026 in Banjul, The Gambia)
DAKAR, Senegal, January 21, 2026/ — The 17th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (https://www.UAR-AUB.org), coinciding this year with its 20th anniversary, will be held from April 14 to 17, 2026, in Banjul, The Gambia, under the theme: “AUB, 20 Years Serving African Media: Heritage, Innovation and Transformation,” a strategic reflection on
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Rasha Kelej meets The First Lady of Nigeria & 6 African First Ladies of Africa at the 12th Africa Asia Luminary 2025 in The Gambia
ABUJA, Nigeria, January 20, 2026/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother and Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of
GPF conducts training on early childhood development
The Gambia Police Force held Phase One of a capacity-building training on Early Childhood Development on January 17, 2026, in Brusubi. The training targeted over eight elementary-level teachers and was facilitated by Mr. Hakim Ismail Sowe. A second phase is planned for January 24, 2026, focusing on teaching methodologies. The initiative aims to enhance education
GFF Congratulates Mr. Pap Saine on the AIPS Africa Award
The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) congratulates Mr. Pap Saine for receiving the “Journalist on the Podium Award” from AIPS Africa during the 2025 AFCON in Morocco. GFF President Lamin Kaba Bajo commended Mr. Saine for his professionalism, significant contributions to Gambian sports journalism, and mentorship of other journalists. The award highlights his long career and
Berewuleng 1 – 0 TMT
In week six of the GFF women’s first division league, Berewuleng defeated TMT 1-0 with a late goal from Mariama Sima. Koita also won 1-0 against Brikama United, thanks to a goal by Kinta Camara. Red Scorpion drew 1-1 with Police, with a late equalizer from Laura Pam Nbidam. Newcomers Fortune achieved their first point
