High school students spoke out about the pressure they face from parents when choosing their career paths, revealing that many are being forced to balance their personal ambitions with family expectations.

The concerns were raised during a career guidance engagement organised by the Hope for the Future Foundation at the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) on Saturday, 23rd May 2026.

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In a quiet room where strategy meets concentration, a new movement is taking shape, positioning chess as a powerful tool for mental development and inclusion. In The Gambia, a joint initiative by the Gambia Chess Federation (GCF) and the Gambia Federation of the Disabled (GFD) is opening doors for Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), using the game’s ability to sharpen memory, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build critical thinking.

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For years, many children living with disabilities in the country have been kept out of classrooms, excluded from opportunities, and judged by their limitations rather than their potential.

However, a renewed sense of hope has emerged through the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under its programme for the provision of assistive devices to children with disabilities. The initiative forms part of a broader regional effort to strengthen inclusion and reduce vulnerability.

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Conflict in southern Senegal has led to the temporary closure of several Gambian schools in the Foni area along the border between the two countries. Hon Gibba for Foni Kansala raised a matter of the day, debating the issue in parliament.

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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.

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The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, has declared a zero-tolerance stance on examination malpractice, as investigations near completion into 631 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results flagged for suspected cheating in 2025, a dramatic rise from just 28 cases the previous year. More in this news report.

Longman Memorial Methodist Preparatory School crowned Isatou Cham as the overall winner of the 2025 Longman Preparatory Inter-School Spelling Bee, taking home a trophy and D2,000. The event took place on Thursday, 27th November 2025, at the school grounds along the Brikama Jalangbang highway. More in the news report.

Kumba Sowe of Pleroma School in Busumbala has emerged the winner of the 2025 COMMOM Championship Finals, held on 29th November 2025 at the Babucarr O. Joof Conference Centre in Brikama. The annual competition continues to grow in significance as schools across The Gambia celebrate excellence, discipline, and academic commitment among young learners. More in the news report.

Take M Transformation Organisation on Friday, 29th November 2025, held its maiden Academic Skills Recognition and Award Ceremony (ASRAA) 2025, marking a significant milestone in its mission to promote academic excellence, character development, and transformational leadership in education. More in the news report.

Take M Transformation Organisation staged their 2025 edition of the COMMON “Mother of Mathematics’’ competition on 22 November 2025 at the Babucarr O. Joof Confidence Hall in Brikama, bringing together some of the country’s brightest junior school students for a day of speed, precision, and academic discipline. More in this news report.

The European Union and the Government of The Gambia have signed a Financing Agreement for the programme “EU Support to Improve Secondary Education for The Youth (EU-ISEY)”. The new programme, worth approx. 1.7 billion dalasi (20 million euros), aims at improving Senior Secondary Education completion rates while reducing the gender and socioeconomic inequalities in educational attainment in The Gambia, especially in rural areas. More in the press release.

The Center for Policy, Research, and Strategic Studies (CepRASS) launched a new project titled “Assessing and Strengthening Democracy in The Gambia: Building a Representative and Accountable Government” at the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) in Bakau on Friday, 31st September 2025. More in the report.

After rainwater submerged Nurul Islamic School at New Jeshwang at the end of August 2025, our journalist held an exclusive interview with proprietor Oustaz Ousman Jeng, who appealed to the authorities and general public for support to relocate so students can study in a safe environment. More in this news report.

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.

Mr Sainey Senghore, a survivor of the April 10/11, 2000, student protests, has called for school uniforms to be preserved as a symbol of learning rather than politics. Speaking in the wake of an exchange of press releases between the government and a civil society organisation over students in uniform participating in an anti-corruption protest, the human rights advocate cautioned against their use in welcoming presidents or joining demonstrations, warning that such practices risk politicising education and undermining the neutrality of schools. More in the report.

The Gambia has welcomed 20 Nigerian professors and lecturers who will serve in key universities and higher education bodies for the next two years in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s academic and institutional capacity. More in the news report.

In a country rebuilding from decades of rights violations, a new generation is leading the charge for change—starting in the classroom. The Human Rights Friendly School initiative honored three schools on July 30th for embedding human rights into school life, echoing the TRRC’s call for civic education and non-recurrence. More in the news report.

President Adama Barrow on Saturday 21st June 2025, presided over the historic graduation of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology’s (USET) first cohort of homegrown engineers, marking a significant milestone in The Gambia’s quest for self-reliance and technological advancement. 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.

President Adama Barrow has officially launched The Gambia Madrassah Integration Strategy (GMIS), a landmark initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Islamic and conventional education systems. Unveiled at a high-level ceremony in Bijilo, the strategy promises to provide equal learning opportunities for students in Madrassahs, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in today’s evolving economy. More in the report.