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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...

Nigeria News50 minutes ago You Are Suddenly Deaf And Dumb! – Fr. Kelvin Ugwu Blasts Soyinka For Silence Under Tinubu’s Govt Catholic missionary priest working in Gambia, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has condemned renowned writer Wole Soyinka for his perceived…
Catholic missionary priest working in Gambia, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, has condemned renowned writer Wole Soyinka for his perceived silence under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking via a Facebook post, titled ‘Prof Soyinka then vs...

Goals and Highlights for Gambia 3-4 Gabon in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
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Title: Pearls of Sustainable Peace — A Gambian writer’s manifesto for moral and global harmony
- Advertisement - By Cherno Omar Barry – Professor of Comparative Literature BOOK PROFILE Title: Pearls of Sustainable Peace Author: Muhammed Trawally ISBN: 978-9983-94-496-9 Year of Publication: 2025 Publisher: Self-Published, The Gambia Length:...

Gambia slip to Guinea Bissau in WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations starter
Bisenty Mendy could have opened the scores for The Gambia twice in the first half but his shots went away. Alieu Drammeh also came very close to opening the scores for the Baby Scorpions during the first half but his shot went over the cross bar....

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia
(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...

Gambia Launches UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions
The Gambia marked a historic milestone with the official launch of the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions on Monday. This is a transformative initiative designed to integrate gender equality into the core of public service delivery....
Festival Cordas Marks 10 Years With Rare Instruments And World Music Stars
Festival Cordas is celebrating its 10th edition in Madalena do Pico, Azores, with local players sharing stages with international artists and rarely heard string instruments. On Tuesday night at Auditório da Madalena, Canary Islands’ musician...

AFRICA CAPITAL MARKETS FORUM 2025 7-9 OCTOBER 2025 | SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE | JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Continental Leaders Gather to Address Africa’s $2.5 Trillion Infrastructure Gap and Drive Capital Markets Integration JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – The Africa Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) 2025, the continent’s premier gathering for capital markets...

Mariama Bella Jallow to represent Gambia in Fiba Africa Regional Youth Camp
Jallow will make a dramatic return to the court with an international camp participation. She moved from Kotu Blue Ninjas to Serrekunda West last summer. Jallow played a key role for Serrekunda West league in the 2024/25 knockout championship,...

Nigeria News30 minutes ago Gambia Sets 2026 Presidential Election Date As Barrow’s Third-Term Bid Stirs Outrage The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia has announced that the country’s next presidential election will be held on…
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of The Gambia has announced that the country’s next presidential election will be held on December 5, 2026, even as President Adama Barrow’s plan to seek a third term continues to stir political tension...

Gambian Journalist gets professional certificate in sports Management, Administration
Kifa, a renowned journalist, anti-illicit drug advocate, and sports entrepreneur, has undertaken various professional trainings over the years. In 2022, he completed a Diploma-Certificate Program in Football Business Management and HR at Valley...
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Preview: Gambia vs Gabon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Gambia and Gabon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Gabon resume their push for a direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup when they face Gambia at the Moi...

Brighton owner Tony Bloom on the future of the Premier League and how his club will adapt to it
“Everything about the Premier League becomes more difficult every year,” Brighton & Hove Albion owner and chairman Tony Bloom tells The Athletic, speaking at the club’s training ground. “We have to always look to improve and innovate. If we stand...

WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations: Gambia play Liberia in must win match today
The Gambia will play against Liberia in a must win match of the 2025 WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations today, Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at the Stade de Koulikoro at 4pm. The Baby Scorpions and the Young Lone Star lost to Mali and Guinea Bissau in their...

IB Kamara on branching out into music
As if having former Dazed editor-in-chief and Off White creative director under his belt wasn’t enough, IB Kamara has just made his musical debut with lo-fi pop EP, Pop Romance, released today (8 October). The EP shares its name with Off White’s...

Chinese Embassy Launches Consular Visa Service in The Gambia
By: Binta Jaiteh The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia has officially launched its consular visa service, a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and facilitating easier travel between the two countries. The launch ceremony, held on Tuesday...

ECOMIG intervention provides security backbone in Gambia’s transition
The arrival of ECOMIG was not merely a military presence. It was a clear demonstration of ECOWAS commitment to defend democracy, uphold the rule of law, and protect the rights of ordinary citizens. The mission reassured Gambians that they were not...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia
BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

AS NIGERIANS IN GAMBIA CELEBRATE NIGERIA’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY IN GRAND STYLE
AS NIGERIANS IN GAMBIA CELEBRATE NIGERIA’S 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY IN GRAND STYLE. By Innocent Osuoha. Despite any perceived differences one might associate Nigerians with here at home, Nigerians in diaspora would always come together to...