<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>AllAfrica News: Gambia</title><link>https://allafrica.com/gambia/</link><description>All Africa, All the Time.</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:37 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>https://allafrica.com/misc/tools/rss.html</docs><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://allafrica.com/tools/headlines/rdf/gambia/headlines.rdf" type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" /><image><title>AllAfrica News: Gambia</title><url>https://cdn.allafrica.com/static/images/structure/aa-logo-rgba-119x45.png</url><link>https://allafrica.com/gambia/</link><width>119</width><height>45</height></image><item><title><![CDATA[VP Jallow Touches Down in China for Global Human Rights Forum]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080531.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Asia, Australia, and Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[External Relations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Human Rights]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080531.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, has arrived in Beijing, People's Republic of China, to represent The Gambia at the 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism Board Vows Tough Action Against Encroachers, Illegal Developers]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080530.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel and Tourism]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080530.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:59:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses constructing illegal and unapproved structures within the Tourism Development Area (TDA), particularly along beaches and waterfronts, urging them to comply with regulations or face legal consequences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aki Outbreak Exposes Serious Weaknesses in Country's Health System - Barrow]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080529.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health and Medicine]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080529.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:59:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] President Adama Barrow on Friday said the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) outbreak that claimed the lives of dozens of Gambian children exposed serious weaknesses in the country's health system and reinforced the need for stronger safeguards to protect public health.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDC Raises Concern Over 'Prolonged Electricity Crisis']]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080528.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080528.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:58:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] Press release]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Observes 250 Years of Independence, Reaffirms Historic Partnership With Gambia]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080527.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[External Relations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[United States, Canada and Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080527.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:58:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] The United States marked 250 years of independence with a grand reception in The Gambia on June 3, as American and Gambian officials celebrated a relationship rooted in shared history, democratic values, and growing economic ties.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPA Urges Striking Workers Back to Work As Presidency Steps in]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080526.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transport and Shipping]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080526.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:57:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] The management of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) has appealed to striking workers to immediately resume operations at the Port of Banjul as government intensifies efforts to resolve an industrial dispute that has brought activities at the country's main seaport to a standstill.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Govt Signs Landmark Offshore Oil Exploration Deal With Eni for Block A1]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080522.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Petroleum]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080522.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] The Government of The Gambia has taken a major step in its quest to unlock the country's offshore petroleum potential after signing a Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production Licence Agreement (PEPLA) with Eni Gambia Ltd, a subsidiary of the Italian energy giant Eni S.p.A..]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrow Admits Nawec's Debt to Senelec]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080517.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Water and Sanitation]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606080517.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:44:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] President Adama Barrow has expressed visible frustration while addressing journalists after Commissioning the National Food and Drug Quality Control Laboratory on Friday, as he acknowledged that The Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) owes a significant debt to Senegal's electricity provider, Senelec.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMF Set to Disburse $8.5m to Gambia]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040679.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[External Relations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[International Organizations and Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040679.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:35:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV Consultation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambian-US Citizens Urged to Pay Child Support Duties]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040678.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Children and Youth]]></category><category><![CDATA[External Relations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legal and Judicial Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[United States, Canada and Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040678.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] The Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington D.C. wishes to draw the attention of all Gambians who are United States citizens, whether residing in the United States or in The Gambia to their obligations regarding outstanding child support payments owed within the United States.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GALA Threatens Nationwide Protest If NAWEK Fails to Stabilize Electricity By Mid-June]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030415.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030415.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:50:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunjur Sports Committee Embraces Maiden Award Night]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030633.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030633.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:21:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) on Saturday held its first-ever Award Night ceremony at the Le Beatoure Night Club.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Women Still Locked Out of Leadership in Gambian Newsrooms]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030632.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Press and Media]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women and Gender]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030632.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:21:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gnoc Sports Admin Course for Sport Journalists Wraps Up]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030631.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030631.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:21:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa and Its Diverse Cultures!]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030630.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Arts, Culture and Entertainment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030630.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambia Open 2027 Afcon Qualifier Account Against Somalia in September]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030629.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[East Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Somalia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030629.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:19:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] The Gambia will open its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign against Somalia in September 2026 in Banjul.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amir Trawally Urges Gambians to Reject Division, Tribalism, Hatred]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040677.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[External Relations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606040677.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[The Point] In his Eidul Adha message, Baba F Trawally, the Amir of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaa't in The Gambia has urged all Gambians to reject all forms of division, tribalism, hatred, political hostility, and irresponsible speech that threaten our social fabric.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hassan Gibril Hails Chief Justice Jallow's Legacy As He Sets to Retire]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030412.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Legal and Judicial Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030412.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:47:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrow, Darboe Call for Peace, Unity As Election Year Begins]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030411.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Governance]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030411.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:47:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faye Pushes Diop for Ecowas Top Job As Rift With Sonko Deepens At Home]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030410.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606030410.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:46:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Assembly Submits Report On Jammeh's Assets to Government]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606020044.html</link><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Governance]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606020044.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:13:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Faye, Barrow Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010578.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Senegal]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010578.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:21:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Supply Instability Hit Businesses Hard in Gba]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606020043.html</link><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606020043.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:13:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Morning Mr President - Urgent Remedy Needed to Sort Out the Electricity Headache]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010579.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010579.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:24:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barrow Appoints Maj Gen Ousman Gomez As Acting Army Chief After CDS Resignation]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010430.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Arms and Military Affairs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Conflict, Peace and Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010430.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:40:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambia Slip to Iran in Int'l Friendly]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010580.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Asia, Australia, and Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[External Relations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sport]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010580.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:24:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nawec MD Says Power Crisis Should Not Be Taken for Politics]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010575.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Economy, Business and Finance]]></category><category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010575.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:20:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambia Condemns Xenophobic Violence in South Africa]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010438.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Human Rights]]></category><category><![CDATA[South Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[Southern Africa]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010438.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:43:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Miles for Education - LRR Students Sspeak Out]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010450.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010450.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:45:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Efscrj Calls for Independent Investigation Amid CDS Mamat Cham's Resignation]]></title><link>https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010448.html</link><author>thepoint13@yahoo.com (The Point)</author><category><![CDATA[Gambia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Governance]]></category><category><![CDATA[West Africa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="true">https://allafrica.com/stories/202606010448.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:44:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[[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.]]></description></item></channel></rss>