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June 17, 2026, 3:25 pm
All of Africa Today - June 16, 2026
- [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
Suspected Migrant Boat Catches Fire Off North Bank Coast, Several Injured
- [The Point] Several suspected migrants sustained burn injuries after a boat believed to be carrying migrants caught fire in the early hours of Monday at Nuimi Bunyadu in the North Bank Region, prompting a swift rescue operation led by regional police authorities.
Missing $48m Forensic Lab Sparks Uproar in National Assembly
- [The Point] A heated controversy erupted in the National Assembly on Wednesday after the Minister for Interior reportedly stated that a widely publicised US$48 million forensic laboratory project announced in 2017 could not be traced, prompting Banjul North National Assembly Member Hon. Modou Lamin B. Bah to demand an urgent investigation into the fate of the project.
Gambia, Senegal Seal Landmark Cooperation Agreements
- [The Point] The Gambia and Senegal have signed a series of landmark cooperation agreements covering energy, border management, the digital economy, youth development, technology, culture and tourism, as well as higher education, research, science and technology.
Paramount Chief Jarjursey Takes Oath of Office
- [The Point] Alhagie Yahya Jarjursey, Chief of Jarra West, has officially been sworn as the Paramount Chief of The Gambia on Sunday, in a ceremony marked by unity and celebration.
Wellingara Police Probe Truck Driver's Death in Nema Apartment
- [The Point] A tragic incident has shaken the community of Nema after a truck driver was reportedly found dead in an apartment near Nema Junction in the early hours of Monday morning; The Point has been reliably informed.
Amie Bojang Challenges Competence of State's Appeal On Sukuta-Jabang Shooting Trial
- [The Point] Amie Bojang, the second respondent through her lawyer Lamin K. Mbodge, has challenged the competence of the appeal filed by the state law office at the Court of Appeal involving Ousainou Bojang, first respondent after the High Court acquitted and discharged them in connection with the murder of two Police Officers at the Sukuta Jabang Traffic Lights.
Lawmakers' Failure to Turn Up Suspends Parliamentary Sitting
- [The Point] The National Assembly on Monday could not proceed with its scheduled business after lawmakers failed to show up in sufficient numbers, forcing the postponement of the sitting.
Father and Daughter in Need of Urgent Financial Assistance to Continue Medical Treatment
- [The Point] One Mr A. Joof and his daughter, aged 10, are soliciting financial support to continue their ongoing medical treatment in Dakar.
Lower Fulladu West MP Pleads Patience, Says Residents in Provinces Endured 60-Year Blackout
- [The Point] The Member for Lower Fulladu West, Gibbi Mballow, has sparked controversy at the National Assembly after suggesting that residents of the Greater Banjul Area and West Coast Region exercise patience over weeks of electricity outages, saying many rural communities lived for decades without access to power.
Darkness, Dry Taps - Gambians Struggle Amid Electricity and Water Crises
- [The Point] Across The Gambia, daily life is being disrupted by prolonged electricity outages and recurring water shortages. What were once temporary inconveniences have now become entrenched hardships affecting businesses, education, health, and family life.
CMC Moves to Calm Tensions in Opposition Coalition Talks
- [The Point] The Gambia's Opposition Coalition Mediation Committee (CMC) has stepped forward to clarify its role in the heated coalition-building process ahead of the 2026 presidential election, appealing for calm as public debate intensifies.
Africmed Hospital Enhances Basse College of Education With Vital Medicines to Strengthen Its Health Support System
- [The Point] The Executive Committee of the School of Education at Basse College has extended profound appreciation to Dr Omar Jagne and the management of Africmed International Hospital for their generous donation of essential medicines and continued support to the institution and its surrounding community.
Germany Deports Over 1,300 Gambians in Eight Years
- [The Point] Germany has deported 1,369 Gambians to The Gambia since 2018, with removals increasing sharply over the past three years as German authorities intensify efforts to enforce immigration decisions.
Finance Minister Blames Court Processes for Delay in Recovering D27.5m Misused Funds
- [The Point] Finance Minister Seedy Keita has attributed the slow recovery of more than D27 million in misused public funds to lengthy court proceedings, telling lawmakers that many of the cases are still under investigation or awaiting legal determination.
A Failed State in the Making
- [The Point] Corruption is the biggest long term threat to national security in The Gambia
Indonesia, Gambia Seek Deeper Cooperation After Ambassador's Visit
- [The Point] Relations between The Gambia and Indonesia continue to deepen following a recent two-day working visit to The Gambia by H.E. Ardian Wicaksono, Indonesia's Ambassador to Senegal, who is also accredited to The Gambia, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Sierra Leone.
Gambia Makes History As First African Nation to Ratify AU Convention On Ending Violence Against Women
- [The Point] The Gambia has become the first African country to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to advance women's rights and strengthen protections against gender-based violence.
Remembering Mr. Deyda Hydara( the Martyr) - Deyda Hydara At 80
- [The Point] The Press Freedom Hero Who Never Dies in the Hearts of Gambians
Ecowas At 51 - Confronting the Shadow Over Regional Integration
- [The Point] Fifty-one years after its founding, ECOWAS chose not to throw a party. Instead, it sounded an alarm. At a commemorative advocacy programme in Banjul last week, leaders and stakeholders placed human trafficking, drug trafficking and abuse, irregular migration, and other cross-border crimes at the centre of the bloc's 51st anniversary.
Ecowas Sounds Over Trafficking, Drug and Irregular Migration At 51st Anniversary
- [The Point] Leaders of the sub-regional bloc and stakeholders have raised alarmed to the growing concerns over human trafficking, drug trafficking and abuse, irregular migration, and other cross-border crimes affecting West Africa, as it mark its 51st anniversary.
Over 77 Thousand Gambians Reside in EU Countries in 2025
- [The Point] Dr. Judith Altrogge of the Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS) has revealed that official statistics show that 77,272 Gambians resided in European Union (EU) countries in 2025, 48,508 more than in 2010 which was 28, 764.
U.S. Chargé d' Affaires Leaves As White House Nominates New Ambassador for Banjul
- [The Point] The U.S. Embassy in Banjul has announced the departure of Chargé d' Affaires Eugene S. Young, who has completed his assignment in The Gambia and will retire after nearly four decades of distinguished service to the United States and the U.S. Foreign Service.
Gender Inequality Costing Gambia Growth, World Bank Reveals
- [The Point] The World Bank Group has called for urgent action to boost women's economic participation and strengthen public finances, warning that The Gambia risks slowing its development trajectory if it fails to address persistent gender and fiscal challenges.
Deyda Hydara At 80 - The Press Freedom Hero Who Never Dies in the Heart of Gambians
- [The Point] Yesterday, June 9, 2026, marks what would have been the 80th birthday of Deyda Hydara, the celebrated journalist, co-founder and former managing editor of The Point newspaper whose legacy continues to shape journalism and press freedom in The Gambia.
God's Mighty Presence
- [The Point] The Ark of the Covenant guaranteed God's presence wherever the Children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness. It was their defence.
Govt Temporarily Suspends Issuance of ID Cards & Driver License
- [The Point] The Gambia Government through the Ministry of Interior, brings to the attention of the public that the 'Go-Live Date' for the issuance of new National Identification Cards, Driver's Licenses and related documents under the new Public Private Partnership (PPP) Agreement with Margins ID Group, is rescheduled for Monday, 29th June, 2026.
FID Backs Innovative Solutions to Cushion Living Conditions of Vulnerable Population
- [The Point] The Investment Officer at Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) has spoken highly of their new project, which seeks to leverage digital addresses through evidence-based policymaking, acknowledging that the project supports innovative solution aimed at improving the living condition of the vulnerable population.
Trust Bank Clutch Late Governor Jatta Inter-Bank Tourney Trophy
- [The Point] Trust Bank PLC on Saturday clasped the 2026 Late Governor Famara Jatta inter-bank tournament trophy.
Court Rules Against GICA Breakaway Council Members
- [The Point] The High Court sitting in Kanifing on Monday, 18th May 2026 issued an interlocutory injunction ordering and restraining the breakaway Council members and a staff of The Gambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (GICA) from representing or acting on behalf of the Institute in whatsoever capacity. The order is extended to their Agents, Proxies or whosoever. The breakaway Council members and the staff concerned are further restrained from holding an Annual General Meeting (AGM) pending the hearing and
