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June 3, 2026, 8:12 pm
GALA Threatens Nationwide Protest If NAWEK Fails to Stabilize Electricity By Mid-June
- [The Point] The Gambia Against Looted Assets (GALA) has warned that it will mobilise citizens across the country for a nationwide protest on June 19 if electricity supply does not improve significantly by mid-June, raising the stakes in the ongoing power crisis affecting homes, businesses and public services.
Gunjur Sports Committee Embraces Maiden Award Night
- [The Point] Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) on Saturday held its first-ever Award Night ceremony at the Le Beatoure Night Club.
Why Women Still Locked Out of Leadership in Gambian Newsrooms
- [The Point] Women are present in newsrooms across the country on air, behind cameras, in print, and in digital platforms. They hold diplomas, degrees, years of experience, and in many cases, the ambition and skill to lead. Some have spent over a decade building careers in one of the most demanding professional environments.
Gnoc Sports Admin Course for Sport Journalists Wraps Up
- [The Point] The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) sports administrators' course for members of Sport Journalist Association of The Gambia (SJAG) recently ended at the GNOC Conference Hall in Bakau.
Africa and Its Diverse Cultures!
- [The Point] Africa, the cradle of human civilization, with a population of 1.2 billion, or 16% of the world's population, in 54 nations, is the most culturally diverse continent. It spreads over about 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of the land area, yet, Africa is home to almost a third of the world languages.
Gambia Open 2027 Afcon Qualifier Account Against Somalia in September
- [The Point] The Gambia will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign against Somalia in September 2026 in Banjul.
Hassan Gibril Hails Chief Justice Jallow's Legacy As He Sets to Retire
- [The Point] Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has announced his voluntary retirement from the office of Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia, effective 1st August 2026, marking the end of a distinguished judicial career widely regarded as one of the most impactful in the country's legal history.
Barrow, Darboe Call for Peace, Unity As Election Year Begins
- [The Point] President Adama Barrow and opposition leader Ousainu Darboe both used Eid-ul-Adha messages last week to urge Gambians to safeguard peace and tolerance ahead of a pivotal election year.
Faye Pushes Diop for Ecowas Top Job As Rift With Sonko Deepens At Home
- [The Point] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is seeking President Adama Barrow's support for General Birame Diop to become the next ECOWAS Commission President, even as Faye faces a domestic political split with his former prime minister, Ousmane Sonko.
National Assembly Submits Report On Jammeh's Assets to Government
- [Foroyaa] The National Assembly, through the Office of the Clerk, has submitted a report on the inquiry into the assets of former Gambian President Yahya AJJ Jammeh, to the government. This development was disclosed in a press release from the office of the Clerk of the National Assembly last Friday, 29th May, 2026.
President Faye, Barrow Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul
- [The Point] President Domaye Faye of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for his first official state visit since the political fallout with his long-time friend and former ally, Prime Minister Ousman Sonko, who was recently appointed President of the Senegalese National Assembly.
Barrow Appoints Maj Gen Ousman Gomez As Acting Army Chief After CDS Resignation
- [The Point] President Adama Barrow has appointed Major General Ousman Gomez as Acting Chief of Defence Staff of The Gambia Armed Forces, effective immediately, following the resignation of Lieutenant General Mamat O. A. Cham.
Power Supply Instability Hit Businesses Hard in Gba
- [Foroyaa] Persistent electricity outages are taking a heavy toll on businesses across the Greater Banjul Area and beyond, with traders, fish vendors, and tailors reporting mounting losses as they struggle to cope with prolonged blackouts and rising generator costs.
Good Morning Mr President - Urgent Remedy Needed to Sort Out the Electricity Headache
- [The Point] Mr President, we would like to recognize the fact that over the past 12 months, the country has experienced a relatively stable and consistent flow of electricity, marking a significant period of improved supply.
Gambia Condemns Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
- [The Point] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its concern regarding recent reports of incidents and tensions involving foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa.
Gambia Slip to Iran in Int'l Friendly
- [The Point] The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey.
Nawec MD Says Power Crisis Should Not Be Taken for Politics
- [The Point] The managing director of NAWEC, Galo Saidy, has urged politicians not to exploit the country's ongoing electricity disruptions for political gain, insisting that the current power crisis is the result of regional technical problems beyond The Gambia's control.
Walking Miles for Education - LRR Students Sspeak Out
- [The Point] Students in the Lower River Region (LRR) have called on the Government of The Gambia, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, to provide them with a school bus to ease the growing challenges of transportation.
Efscrj Calls for Independent Investigation Amid CDS Mamat Cham's Resignation
- [The Point] The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has taken note of the State House press release announcing that President Adama Barrow has received and accepted the resignation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. Mamat Cham, on 29th May 2026.
Gid Flags Fraudulent Applications Amid Completion of Biometric Passports in Spain
- [The Point] Following the deployment of the Gambia Immigration Department's (GID) Mobile Biometric Passport Team to the Kingdom of Spain and Italy, the GID wishes to inform the public that the verification, production, and dispatch of passport application files enrolled in Spain have been completed.
Cany Jobe Wins Leading Woman in African Energy Award
- [The Point] Director general of the Petroleum Commission, Cany Jobe, has been awarded the Leading Woman in African Energy Award at the Africa Energies Summit 2026, held in London from 11 to 14 May 2026, as The Gambia strengthened its visibility at a major international industry gathering.
GRA's Digital Reforms Drive Record Revenue As CG Darboe Hails Taxpayers
- [The Point] The Gambia Revenue Authority collected D25.3 billion in 2025, exceeding its target by 10% and marking a 21% increase from 2024, Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe told guests at the 8th Annual Taxpayers' Award Ceremony held over the weekend at Coco Ocean Hotel.
Audit Findings Should Not Be Mistaken for Fraud - Hon. Mbowe
- [The Point] A senior National Assembly member has cautioned against interpreting audit queries as evidence of fraud, saying many of the concerns raised in Parliament's first standalone audit relate to documentation and administrative processes rather than frauds.
Moherst Congratulates Prof. Gomez On 2026 Heroes Awards
- [The Point] The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST) proudly congratulates the Honourable Minister, Professor Pierre Gomez, on receiving the Quiet Achiever Award at the Heroes Awards 2026.
The Gambia's First Special Prosecutor - a Non-Gambian?
- [ISS] To achieve justice and reconciliation, the Special Prosecutor must ensure that accountability appears neither distant nor external to victims.
World Bank Launches Bold Initiative to Eradicate 'Extreme Poverty in Gambia'
- [The Point] The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured support under the Productive Economic Inclusion (PEI) project.
Assembly Urged to Protect National Interest in Investment Treaties
- [The Point] Members of the National Assembly have been urged to critically scrutinise Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) to ensure they protect the interests of Gambians and support sustainable national development.
The Deepening Diomaye-Sonko Confrontation and the Gathering Storm Over Senegal
- [The Point] The political rupture between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has now grown far beyond an ordinary disagreement between two political allies. It is rapidly evolving into a fierce ideological battle over the very soul, direction, and future of Senegal. What many initially dismissed as a temporary misunderstanding is increasingly exposing itself as a historic collision between two sharply different visions of governance: one revolutionary, confrontational, and
2nd Tier - Colley Stars Drop Points, Menmar Banjul Utd and Sk Utd Snatch Enormous Triumphs
- [The Point] Colley Stars FC have dropped another points in the 2025\2026 APS sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division Two League, while Menmar Banjul United and Serrekunda United both secured massive victories.
GFF Mourns Demise of Former Gambian Referee James Mali Joiner
- [The Point] The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has mourned the death of former Gambian referee James Mali Joiner.
