As the world marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honoring the strength and resilience of women worldwide, it is crucial to address a pressing issue endangering the rights and well-being of girls and women in The Gambia. In recent weeks, The Gambia…
Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women reshaping history and inspiring future generations! Today, as we commemorate International Women’s Day 2024, it’s essential to take a moment to ponder the strides made in fostering inclusivity and empowering women, especially in the face…
Meet The Photographer Documenting The Lives Of Gambian People
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…
Gambia’s Presidential Election 2021: A Single Vote Will Determine The Lives Of Youths And Women For 5 Years.
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…
Ya Penda Bah: A Woman Challenging The Odds To Scale Up In The Industrial Sector Of The Gambia
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 And Fatou Bensouda Part Of 100 Most Influential African Women 2021
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…
Meet Ameera Fofana, the woman behind Gambia’s most colourful events
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…
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