Sona Jobarteh, a Gambian-born musician and composer, born on 17th October 1983, is widely acknowledged as the first female Kora genius to hail from a West African Griot family, amalgamating traditional African music with modern stimuli, fashioning a glamorous style. Moreover, she is an activist and educator, advocating for African[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia
President Bajo: My FIFA Appointment a Win for Gambia
The President of the Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Mr. Lamin Kaba Bajo, has described his appointment and recent inauguration as Chairperson of the FIFA Grassroots & Amateur Football Committee as a victory for Gambia’s football Diplomacy. Mr. Bajo, who is also a Judge at the FIFA Players Status Chamber since[Read More…]
The Ministry of Health Hosts PHEPRR
Image Credit: MOH Gambia’s Ministry of Health is currently hosting the Regional Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Recovery Fellowship (PHEPRR). This program has brought together public health experts and practitioners from across West Africa. The fellowship aims to enhance capacities in emergency preparedness, response coordination, risk communication, surveillance systems, and[Read More…]
Government of Japan Gives Vital Support Items to Gambia through WFP
Image Credit: MOH The Government of Japan, through the World Food Programme (WFP), has recently handed over vital support items, including Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) supplies, to support vulnerable children in flood-affected communities across The Gambia. Image Credit: MOH This initiative aims to meet the nutritional needs of children who[Read More…]
Ministry of Health Receives Essential Life-saving Medical Supplies from UNICEF
Image Credit: MOH The Ministry of Health recently received critical life-saving medical supplies, donated by the Government of Japan through UNICEF Gambia, during a handover ceremony held in Banjul. The Ministry emphasized that this support is timely and vital, as it enhances the country’s health system by improving access to[Read More…]
Counsellor at the African Affairs Directorate of Gambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Passes Away
Image Credit: MOFA Counsellor at the African Affairs Directorate of Gambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Gambians Abroad Mr. Alieu Jatta passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH) after a period of illness. Announcing Jatta’s demise the Ministry described him[Read More…]
