Tag: Gambia
‘Why University of Gambia renamed faculty after ex-AfDB President Adesina’
In The Gambia, the AfDB under Adesina financed the Senegambia Bridge, a landmark project that has significantly reduced travel time…
Aubameyang hits four goals as Gabon edge Gambia in 7-goal thriller
The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker then sealed Gabon’s victory in the 78th minute, slotting home his fourth goal of…
West Africa Deaf Football: Its Nigeria versus Gambia final
Meanwhile, the athletics events will begin today at the same Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja and will end in the…
Cameroon reach AFCON knockout stage after beating Gambia in five-goal thriller
After a goalless first half, Cameroon opened the scoring in the 56th minute of the game. Georges-Kevin N'Koudou showcased his…
AFCON: Camara hits double as Senegal thrash Gambia
There was to be no denying Senegal with four minutes remaining though, as the influential Camara curled a spectacular strike…
Senegal lift Under-20 AFCON trophy
Goals from forward Sulaymane Faye and midfielder Mamadou Camara were all the team needed to secure Senegal victory over their…
Gambia stun Nigeria’s Flying Eagles to reach Under-20 AFCON final
The match which was played at the Cairo International Stadium saw the Nigerian side dominating the encounter with 62 per…
India orders closure of company behind killer cough syrups in Gambia
Health Minister of India’s northern state of Haryana, Anil Vij said the pharmaceutical company allegedly made defective cough syrups leading…
Gambia suspends sales of paracetamol after dozen of child deaths
Gambia health regulator said the children suffered symptoms including an inability to pass urine, a fever and vomiting that quickly…
Gambia probes link between child deaths, paracetamol syrup
Gambia’s director of health services, Mustapha Bittaye, told Reuters that a number of patients began to fall ill with kidney…
Ekambi’s brace tames Gambia, sends Cameroon to AFCON semis
Ekambi opened scoring for the host on 50 minutes. Collins Fai got to the by-line and sent in a lofted…
Gambia knock out Guinea for first AFCON quarter-final
Musa Barrow’s strike in the second half gave Gambia the only and winning goal to edge out Guinea at the…
Nigeria, Gambia sign MoU to tackle insurgency
A Memorandum of understanding between the Governments of Nigeria and the Gambia on Military Cooperations has been signed to tackle…
Gambia, Comoros, Gabon, Egypt, Ghana qualify for AFCON Cameroon 2021
Gambia’s Scorpions and Comoros have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON Cameroon 2021 for the first time ever.
U20 AFCON: Gambia beat Tunisia to clinch bronze
Goalkeeper Lamin Saidy saved two penalties as Gambia beat Tunisia 4-2 on post-match penalties at the Stade Cheikha Ould Boidiya…
Gambia extends state of emergency as COVID-19 explodes
Gambia has extended by 21 days its state of emergency as COVID-19 cases surged, a government statement said on Thursday.
President Adama Barrow in isolation as VP Touray tests positive
Gambian President Adama Barrow has gone into self-isolation after Vice President Isatou Touray tested positive for COVID-19.
Banjul’s prospective gains from Saudi Fund for Development
Bountiful gains are in the way of the Republic of Gambia as the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) recently signed…
Gambia: Police teargas protesters demanding Barrow’s resignation
Police fired tear gas in clashes with several thousand protesters demanding the resignation of Gambia’s President Adama Barrow on Sunday,…
Protest against Adama Barrow in Banjul
Thousands of people have staged a protest in Gambia's capital Banjul to demand President Adama Barrow resign in line with…
Prince Charles congratulates Gambia’s return to Commonwealth
Britain’s Prince Charles congratulated Gambia on Thursday for turning its back on “autocratic” rule at home and returning to the…
SIFAX Group to establish Dry Port in Gambia
Terminal operator SIFAX said it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Gambia to build and…
Gambia selling ex-leader Yahya Jammeh’s luxury cars, planes amid mounting debt
Gambia is selling several planes and a fleet of luxury cars bought by former president Yahya Jammeh as it seeks…
Commonwealth Games: Gambia in ‘last-minute’ dash to rejoin event
Gambia is set to join the nations competing in the April Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, event organisers said…
Military arrests top Gambian generals after they return from exile
Military authorities in Gambia arrested two of ex-strongman Yahya Jammeh’s generals after they returned unexpectedly from exile over the weekend,…
Barrow’s Party Wins Gambia Parliamentary Election
Gambian President Adama Barrow’s United Democratic Party (UDP) has won Thursday’s parliamentary election, taking 31 seats in the 53-member parliament,…
Gambia To Compensate Victims Of Jammeh’s Misrule
Gambia said it would set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission and offer reparations to victims of former President Yahya…
Barrow Removes Islamic From Gambia’s Official Name
Gambia’s president Adama Barrow has removed Islamic from the country’s name which he said is a republic not Islamic republic…
Gambia’s Barrow to return on Thursday
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow is due to return to Gambia on Thursday, a senior aide Amie Bojang said on Wednesday.…
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$11m missing from Gambia’s coffer after Jammeh’s exit
More than $11m (£8.8m) is missing from The Gambia’s state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh, an…