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Seychelles vs Gambia LIVE Score Updates in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
5' Out Joubert received the pass up front and struck a powerful shot from outside the box, sending the ball over the goal. After conceding the goal, Seychelles attempted to launch an attack, but were unable to produce a dangerous finish beyond...

Nanama Keita’s rant and how social media turned the newsroom into a rumour mill
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, News, in its truest form, is verified information of public importance, presented with fairness, balance, and clarity. It is not merely the transmission of events, but the disciplined interpretation of facts. A news...
IOM launches Mobile Cinema Caravan ‘CinemArena’ in Bangladesh
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched the renowned mobile cinema caravan 'CinemArena' in Bangladesh for the first time in Asia, aiming to raise awareness and foster dialogue on safe migration and human mobility. With...

Prof Omar Jah Snr: A distinguished Gambian scholar, diplomat, and thinker
- Advertisement - By Basidia M Drammeh Professor Omar Jah Snr stands as one of The Gambia’s most eminent scholars — a man whose life has been a remarkable blend of knowledge, faith, diplomacy, and intellectual leadership. A pioneer of modern...

COMMONWEALTH SPORT KING’S BATON REACHES GAMBIA
- Advertisement - The King’s Baton Relay (formerly known as the Queen’s Baton Relay) a symbolic and unifying event organised by the Commonwealth Sport (Commonwealth Games Federation) in the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games, has reached The...

Gambia miss chance to reach WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations semi-finals
After the break, The Gambia started on the front foot again and took the lead through Lamin Bojang's clever finish from the back post when he was found unmarked by Alieu Drammeh in the 50th-minute. Mali fought back to level matters from the...

Gambian Journalists Trained On Child Rights Reporting
By: Nicholas Bass and Isatou Sarr A two-day training aimed at strengthening ethical standards on child rights reporting for Gambian journalists concluded at NaNa Conference Centre over the weekend. The training programme, which brought together...

Media freedom — the cornerstone of a thriving democracy
- Advertisement - The recent brouhaha surrounding partisan divisions and the verbal attacks on journalists, particularly is a worrying trend that threatens the very foundation of our democracy. When journalists are intimidated, insulted, or...
Rising Cyber Threats Alarm Gambians
By Amadou Manjang On a warm morning in Brikama, Isatou Sanyang, 34, received a message from a Facebook friend who promised to send her goods for resale if she sent him money upfront. Trusting the offer, she sent $50, then another €150 after more...

Saikou Barrow attracts interest from Real de Banjul
Real De Banjul FC are still keen for a move despite any transfer request from TMT Football Club. Former Gunjur Utd central-back is also linked with former club Tengueth FC in Senegal and a Latvian club. Barrow is committed to TMT FC and only a...

Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang available to face Nigeria in World Cup play-off after red card?
Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, formerly of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Borussia Dortmund, is the Panthers' star man, though doubt was cast over his play-off involvement after he was sent off in a thrilling 4-3 defeat of Gambia last week.
World Mental Health Day: Gambia Urged to Act on Rising Crisis
By Nelson Manneh As the world marks World Mental Health Day, the call for collective action has never been louder. This year’s theme, “Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies” underscores the growing psychological strain on people affected by...

American-Muslim charity launches development projects across Gambia
Below is the full text of the Foundation’s press release “The Zakat foundation of America has completed four projects in the West African nation of Gambia designed to help and empower the poor segments of the population. The Zakat Foundation of...

Fact-Check: Is a Kilogram of Rice in The Gambia 78 Dalasi?
Claim: A kilogram of rice is at a cost of D78 Source: Prof. Yerro Mballow Verdict: False On 11 October 2025, during the Coffee Time program on West Coast Radio, Prof. Yerro Mballow discussed issues including corruption, the cost of living, and...

The King’s Baton Relay Kicks Off in The Gambia
By: Kemo Kanyi The King’s Baton Relay, formerly known as the Queen’s Baton Relay, officially commenced in Banjul on Monday as the Commonwealth nations prepare for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The relay is a symbolic and unifying event...

Casamance man suspected of killing wife flees to Gambia
- Advertisement - By Paul Faye Seneweb The Senegalese media yesterday reported that a man from Samakoung, in the department of Sédhiou, Casamance, on Thursday killed his wife before fleeing to The Gambia. The wife was confirmed to have been...

The Monthly Prescription: Your Dose of National Well-Being (Vol 2) : From Awareness to Action: The Gambia's Cancer Journey - A Call for Early Detection and Community Engagement
A Nation at a Turning Point As September’s focus on prostate cancer gives way to October’s “Pink October” breast cancer campaign, The Gambia stands at a critical point in its fight against cancer. This is not just a shift in the calendar. It is a...

FAST-TRACKING INDEPENDENCE STADIUM RENOVATION: A NATIONAL IMPERATIVE FOR GAMBIA’S FOOTBALL FUTURE
- Advertisement - By Ambassador Abdoulie M Touray (Baks) Football in The Gambia stands at a pivotal moment. Despite the passion of our fans, the talent of our players and the potential of our national teams, our journey to football excellence...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?
Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

Gambia triumph over Liberia in WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations
The Gambia on Wednesday snatched a resounding 4-0 victory over Liberia in their second Group A match of the 2025 WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations played at the at the Stade de Koulikoro. The Scorplings slipped to Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their opening group...