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 has been in a heated debate over whether to maintain the […]

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 of challenges within The Gambia. In celebration of this significant day, […]

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 amazed how every single picture tells the original story of Gambian […]

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 impressive effort from outside the area by Musa Barrow, putting the […]

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 of PDOIS, Mama Kandeh of GDC, and Essa Faal.��������ï”font-weight: 400;”>As a […]

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Gambia��������������������������ￔhttps://100women.avancemedia.org/2021-honourees/”>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 women from Africa dubbed. Mrs Tambajang, the country’s former vice president, has been a top political figure in the Gambia for decades, […]

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 human rights activists��������������������������� to feminism or even environmental activism, African female […]

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 is that her marriage was arranged at just the age of […]

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 event planning and decor company in The Gambia. Ameera was on […]