In a case that continues to raise questions about accountability for the deaths of over 80 children, the Chief Medical Director of Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Dr Mustapha Bittaye, has told the High Court that he believes the government bears just 1% responsibility for the tragedy.

More in this court report.

The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) trial continued on 29th February 2026 at the High Court in Banjul before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, with renewed cross-examination of the Director of Health Services, Dr Bittaye, shedding light on regulatory challenges within the country’s pharmaceutical system.

More in the court report.

In a decisive move to address the ongoing teachers’ strike in Region Two East, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Habibatou Drammeh, conducted an unannounced inspection of schools affected on Thursday, 29th January 2026.

More in the news report.

When more than 70 Gambian children began dying from Acute Kidney Injury after ingesting contaminated medicines, parents were forced into a frantic search for dialysis care — often beyond the country’s borders. What many did not know was that a Diaspora-led haemodialysis initiative, capable of saving lives, had been years in the making but never implemented in The Gambia.

More in this news report.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has uncovered systematic and widespread sexual violence, including rape, gang rape, sexual slavery, and forced marriages, targeting women and children in Sudan’s ongoing conflict. More in this report.

The Gambian Government issued a statement condemning the death of a one-month-old baby girl after allegedly undergoing the practice of female genital mutilation/ circumcision (FGM/C). The statement welcomes the conviction of the three suspects involved in her death and warns citizens to abide by the law against FGM/C. More in the statement.

Tensions surrounding Almadina School appear to be easing after a crucial stakeholders’ meeting brought together parents, ministry officials, and representatives of the proprietors to chart a way forward. The gathering ended with all sides pledging to prioritise students’ welfare and continue dialogue to resolve outstanding issues amicably. More in the news report.

A day after the shocking death of a one-month-old baby, Sarjo Conteh, on 9th August 2025, the “heartbroken” Children National Assembly of the Gambia (CNAG) issued a statement condemning the practice and called on the government to ensure justice is done. More in the article.

Three women have been charged in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby girl following female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in The Gambia. Police Commissioner Abdoulie Sanneh confirmed the charges during a National Human Rights Commission training on the Women’s (Amendment) Act 2015, revealing that one accused faces life imprisonment while two others have been granted bail. More in the report.

In a thrilling celebration of literacy and youth empowerment, Ridwanuallah Olaniyi of Almadina School emerged victorious at the 2025 WorldLand Africa Inter-Schools Contest, held on 14th June at the Babucarr O. Joof Conference Centre in Brikama. Organised in honour of the Day of the African Child, the event brought together students from across The Gambia to compete in spelling, word construction, and vocabulary mastery under the theme “Fostering Reading Culture Towards Human Capital and Global Development.” More in the report.

Thirteen-year-old Aida Jarju of Longman Memorial Methodist School lit up the stage at the 2025 National Spelling Bee, claiming the coveted title after a fiercely competitive final held in Brikama. Organised by the Take M Transformative Organisation, the event brought together 41 top young spellers from across The Gambia—but it was Aida’s poise, precision, and perseverance that ultimately set her apart and crowned her this year’s champion. More in the report.

Childbirth is meant to be a life-giving process, but for many African women, it has become a source of trauma. A recent side event during the 83rd ACHPR session spotlighted obstetric violence, urging states to adopt comprehensive legal and policy reforms. More in the report.

This year marks 25 years since the April 10 and 11, 2000 student demonstration — dates in our history that are marked in pain, tell the story of courage, and unfinished justice. More in the press release.

Amidst Sudan’s ongoing violent conflict, a horrific and largely unseen crisis is unfolding, exposing the cruellest depths of war. More in this report.

Hygiene Cycle, a non-profit organisation based in Germany dedicated to promoting hygiene and health education, organised a handwashing campaign for students at Gambia College Buganala Lower Basic School in Brikama on Tuesday, 28th January 2025. More in the report.

Children disability awareness and support organisation Remembering Reuel Foundation issued this heartwarming end-of-year statement honouring their beloved Reuel, who inspired them to form this organisation and advocate for the rights of children with disabilities and also provide support to them. More in this press release.

Take M Transformation, a leading educational initiative in The Gambia, concluded its final phase of its highly anticipated Competition on Multiplication: Mother of Mathematics (COMMOM) on Saturday, 21st December 2024, with cash prizes and gifts to ten outstanding students. More in the news report.

This is the 2024 Christmas message by the Most Rev'd Bannie E F Manga, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church The Gambia and the Chairman of The Gambia Christian Council.

More in his statement.

A report issued in 2024 highlights that over 2.8 million children have been impacted in 2024 after over 14,000 schools were closed. This number increased from 2.5 million children impacted in 2023 when some 13,000 schools were closed. More in this report.