Gambia National Assembly Adjourns Due to Lack of Quorum.
The National Assembly was compelled to adjourn on December 2, 2025, due to an insufficient quorum. Speaker Fabakary Tombong Jatta expressed his concern over the persistent issue of poor attendance and emphasized the need for greater discipline among Members. He cited Standing Order 12(1) on quorum and chose to adjourn the session until the following
GPF increases 16 Days of Activism activities for school children in Greater Banjul.
The Gambia Police Force has initiated activities for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including an outreach program at the Greater Banjul Albion Lower Basic School. The initiative, led by the Gender and Child Protection Unit and the Community Policing Unit, focuses on raising awareness of GBV and advocating for children’s rights
Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI to discuss 2026 strategy and share programs’ impact to Train Healthcare Providers, Support Girl Education and Break Infertility Stigma
PRESS RELEASE BANJUL, The Gambia, December 2, 2025/ — 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 in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. MUHAMMAD B. S. JALLOW, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia,
CAF African Schools Football Championship
The fourth edition of the CAF African Schools Football Championship WAFU A qualifiers took place in Banjul, featuring a competitive atmosphere and an award ceremony. The Gambia secured bronze medals in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, with the boys defeating Mauritania in a penalty shootout and the girls narrowly losing to Senegal. Each team
Ambassador Bensouda presented credentials to the Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
On November 19, 2025, Her Excellency Fatou Bom Bensouda, the Gambian Ambassador to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, officially presented her Letters of Credence to Grand Master Fra’ John T. Dunlap in Rome. During the meeting, she conveyed warm greetings from President Adama Barrow and underscored The Gambia’s commitment to enhancing diplomatic relations. Their
