From documenting the everyday life struggle of the average Gambian to preserving memories and history while promoting peace and justice in his country, every single shot taken by Muhamadou Bittaye tells a deep story. When I came across Bittaye’s work on Instagram, I was…
Appearing at Africa’s biggest football tournament, the Gambia national football team came out victorious in the country’s first game. Ablie Jallow, scored the game’s only goal as the Gambia led the win against Mauritania. Jallow achieved the goal in the tenth minute with an…
Photo: IRI The Gambia will be going to the polls on December 4th, 2021, the first presidential election since Yahya Jammeh’s loss in 2016. Incumbent Adama Barrow is challenged by his long political friend turn opposition Ousainou Darboe of UDP, well-known politician Halifa Sallah…
Working hard and being inspired to make a difference is one of the many things that drive women to take up the business world. In the Gambia, women have been a core value to the county’s business sector for many years. From petty business…
Gambia’s Fatoumata Tambajang Jallow and Fatou Bensouda were named among the most influential African women in 2021 by Avance media. The award launched by Avance Media through its girl’s empowerments project is an annual publication to highlight and celebrate the astounding accomplishments of 100…
Africa over the years has been blessed with courageous, brave, and selfless women who are at the lead fighting for a better Africa. Inspired by women before them, the young generation of African female activists are undeniably shaping the continent’s future. From political and…
At 15, a young Gambian girl found herself in New York city married to an older man. On her wedding night, she realized she had undergone FGM; it was the start of an awful feeling of a young, innocent girl. What was more overwhelming…
From wedding ceremonies to bridal showers, birthday parties to anniversaries, Ameera’s Decor and Events is giving Gambian events a new look that is nothing but glamorous and colourful. Founder by Ameera Fofana, Ameera’s Decor and Events is – becoming the fastest growing and leading…
As the world is set to grace the Olympics this summer, four young Gambians are set to win big on the world stage. Gina Bass and Ebrima Camara are both athletic; Ebrima Sorrie Buaro, a swimmer, and Faye Njie, judoka, will be representing The…
The Gambia national team has boycotted a meeting with the country’s president over their bonuses for qualifying for the African Cup of Nations for the first time. According to a BBC Sports Africa report, the players wrote to the president of Gambia Football Federation…
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