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Could Jospong Group finally rescue The Gambia’s waste problems?
By Madiba Singhateh For years, waste has been one of The Gambia’s most visible environmental problems. Across the Greater Banjul Area, plastic bags and bottles can be seen along roadsides, in gutters, open spaces and waterways. In some communities, rubbish is dumped wherever people find space. During the rainy season, blocked drains filled with waste can make the problem even worse.
Fishermen Call for Urgent Action to Protect Gambia’s Fish Stocks
By Madiba Singhateh Fishermen in The Gambia have called for stronger enforcement of fisheries laws and measures to stop illegal fishing and protect the country’s marine resources. The call was made at a two-day conference in Kanifing, which ended on 22 October 2026. Fishermen and other stakeholders from landing sites across the country met to discuss sustainable fishing and the protection of pelagic and other fish species.
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Fishermen Urged to Follow Fishing Rules as Illegal Practices Threaten Marine Resources
By Madiba Singhateh Small-scale fishers along The Gambia’s coast have been urged to comply with fishing regulations and use approved equipment as concerns grow over illegal fishing practices and pressure on the country’s marine resources. The call was made during a sensitisation programme organised by Gunjur Conservation and Ecotourism, in partnership with Sanyang Youth for Development (SANYPD), under the Golden Beam Fisheries Data Collection Project.
West African Fishermen Raise Alarm Over Decline of Sardinella
By Madiba Singhateh Fishermen and other fisheries stakeholders across West Africa have raised concern over the decline of the sardinella species, warning that growing fishing pressure, illegal practices and weak management are putting the important fish stock under serious threat. The concerns were raised at a three-day capacity-building workshop organised by the African Confederation of Professional Organisations of Artisanal Fisheries (CAOPA) in Mbour, Senegal, from 28 to 30 August.
Regional Forum Calls for United Action on Sardinella Crisis
By Madiba Singhateh The African Confederation of Small-Scale Fisheries Organisations (CAOPA) has concluded a pivotal three-day workshop on the future of one of West Africa’s most vital resources: the sardinella fish. Gathering fishers, vendors, and policymakers from Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau, the workshop highlighted the alarming decline of sardinella—a species essential not only to human diets but also to the ocean’s delicate ecological balance.
Gambia: Why Don't Boats in the Gambia Have Number Plates?
The question of why passenger and artisanal fishing boats in The Gambia do not have a clear and widely enforced identification system has been on the national agenda for years. Unlike motor vehicles, which are required to carry registration numbers that allow them to be identified and traced, many boats operating in Gambian waters remain difficult to identify individually.
Why Don’t Boats in The Gambia Have Number Plates?
By Madiba Singhateh The question of why passenger and artisanal fishing boats in The Gambia do not have a clear and widely enforced identification system has been on the national agenda for years. Unlike motor vehicles, which are required to carry registration numbers that allow them to be identified and traced, many boats operating in Gambian waters remain difficult to identify individually.
Gambia Begins Review of Cleaner Fuel and Vehicle Standards
The National Environment Agency (NEA), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has started a two-day workshop on cleaner fuels and vehicle alignment standards for ECOWAS countries. The workshop, which began on Thursday, 30 July, aims to support countries in developing regulations on fuel quality and imported used vehicles that contribute to air pollution.
Gambia: Mega Bank Rewards Three Lucky Winners in Tobaski Raffle
The Mega Bank Gambia Limited, on Tuesday, 19th May, officially rewarded the first set of winners from its ongoing Mega Saver Promo for top savers between October 2025 and March 2026 after a successful period of deposit mobilisation. The first three sets of lucky customers, namely Baboucarr Touray, Ismaila Sanyang and Papa Sambe Jabbi, were among the top seven savers. Baboucarr Touray received a microwave oven, Ismaila Sanyang won the 50-inch Smart TV, and Papa Samba Jabbi won a big ram.
Gambians Push to Protect Coastal Waters As Food Fears Grow
On a stretch of coastline where fish is as essential as rice, fishermen, traders and activists gathered on Sunday with a simple demand: enforce a rule that already exists. The law is clear. Industrial trawlers are banned from operating within nine nautical miles of The Gambia's shore, which is a zone reserved for small-scale, or artisanal, fishers. But along this coast, many say the rule is ignored so often that it has begun to feel meaningless.
Gambia: April Is the Gambia's Hottest Month, Chief Meteorologist Says Amid Rising Heat Concerns
April is consistently the hottest month of the year in The Gambia, according to the country's chief meteorologist, who says the current intense heat being experienced across the country is part of a long-established climate pattern, though worsening under global warming. Tijan Bojang, chief meteorologist at the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources, said the high temperatures recorded in recent weeks are not unusual for this time of year.
Gambia: Alleged Illegal Sand Mining Sparks Controversy in Kartong
A conflict over alleged illegal sand mining in Kartong has reignited deep divisions within the coastal village known both for its thriving fishing community and growing appeal as a tourism destination.
Gambian Fishermen Decry Night Fishing Closure As 'Sham'
Fishermen across The Gambia have voiced their frustration over the government's failure to effectively implement the night fishing closure, describing it as a policy that is "never respected" and "selectively enforced." They say the regulation, which is intended to protect juvenile fish stocks and reduce accidents at sea, has become meaningless due to lack of enforcement and coordination among different landing sites.
Gambia: Over 100 Turtles Found Dead Along Gambian Coast Due to Harmful Fishing Practices
Over 100 dead turtles have been discovered along the Gambian coastline since the launch of the turtle bycatch reduction program, according to ongoing monitoring activities conducted in fishing communities. The disturbing trend has been primarily attributed to harmful artisanal fishing practices and the use of inappropriate gear.
Gambia: Local Fishers Learn Vessel Tracking to Protect Marine Resources
Small-scale fishers from the coastal communities of Kombo South and North have undergone intensive training on the use of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) to enhance safety at sea, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the sustainable management of marine resources.
Foni Bolong Oyster/Cockle Co-Management Plan Validated – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Foni Bolong Oyster and Cockle Co-Management Plan was officially validated on Thursday, 10 April 2025, in Foni Bullock. The event was organised by FAO’s Fish4ACP initiative in collaboration with Try Oyster Gambia, with funding from the European Union and the Government of Germany. The validation marks a significant milestone in the sustainable management of oyster and cockle resources in the Foni Bolong area.
NEA Director Warns Against Littering, Calls for Proper Use of Cleansing Materials – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Director of the National Environment Agency (NEA), Dr. Dawda Badjie, has issued a strong warning against littering, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to enforcing anti-littering laws. Dr. Badjie made this warning on Friday at the NEA headquarters in Kanifing during a ceremony where the agency donated assorted cleansing materials—including rakes, spades, shovels, wheelbarrows, and dustbins—to associations, organizations, communities, schools, and tertiary institutions.
70 Rural Folks Trained on Sustainable Beekeeping – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh At least 70 rural folks have embarked on a four-day training on beekeeping and bee production by the National Beekeepers Association of the Gambia (NBAG) in Brikama. The beekeepers were trained in beekeeping, bee production, soap, and ointment making through bees and bee waxes to save the forest from charcoal production.
GCCI Connects Producers, Buyers through GIRAV Project – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday, 28 November 2024, held a B2B networking event to foster partnership between producers and buyers of rice, maize poultry, horticulture, and cashew production through the GIRAV value chain project. Speaking at the partnership meeting, the CEO of GCCI, Sarata Conateh, said the B2B session is part of the key priorities of the GCCI that seeks to provide and link producers and buyers together.
Beekeepers’ Association Assesses $27,000 Project – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The National Beekeepers Association of The Gambia (NBAG) held a project evaluation meeting on Wednesday, November 13, to assess the progress of the UNDP GEF Small Grant Program (SGP)-funded initiative titled “Building Resilience of Jokadou National Park Beneficiary Communities Affected by Climate Change and COVID-19.” This 18-month project, worth $27,000, aims to enhance livelihoods and environment conservation by training 35 rural participants, primarily women and youth,...
Over $12 million Project Launched to Boost Urban Resilience – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The National Environment Agency (NEA), serving as the GEF Operational Focal Point, convened an implementation meeting on Thursday, November 14, to kick start the preparation phase of the Climate Resilience Project on Enhancing Urban Resilience in the Greater Banjul Area (CLIMB). The initiative aims to lay a foundation for cohesive stakeholder collaboration to address the urban climate resilience challenges in The Gambia.
No Plans to Degazette Salagi Forest, Says Environment Minister – Foroyaa Newspaper
Amid Controversy over Temporary Permit By Madiba Singhateh Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, clarified on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, that the government has no intention to degazette Salagi Forest. This statement comes after a temporary permit was granted to GACH Global to operate a basalt depot within the park, situated along the Jabang Highway.
UTG admits 1075 Students – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh/Ndey Sowe The Vice Chancellor of the University of The Gambia Professor Herbert Robinson has said that 1075 students are admitted at the University out of 1743 applicants. Out of this number, 527 are males representing 49%, and 548 are females representing 51%. Mr Robinson said this at the 13th Matriculation Ceremony held at the University of The Gambia campus in Kanifing. He said: “This year’s admission has been very competitive.
700 Flood Victims Registered, Says Gambia Red Cross – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh In this week’s environmental column, we caught up with Mr. Abdoulie Faye, the Acting Secretary General of the Gambia Red Cross Society, to discuss their response to floods and the impacts of climate change. According to Mr. Faye, the Gambia Red Cross Society has registered the names of approximately 700 flood victims based on data from the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).
Officials, Advocates Call for Sustainable Management of Trees – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh As one of the environment advocates said, “it is one thing to plant a tree, but is another to keep the tree”, which happens in some scenarios, as every summer millions of seedlings of trees are planted around the globe, including The Gambia.
World Environment Day Commemorated – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The National Environmental Agency (NEA) on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, commemorated World Environment Day at their headquarters in Kanifing. Sheikh Alkinky Sanyang said World Environment Day is celebrated every 5th June. This year’s commemoration will go along with the planting of coconut trees on the premises of the Agency.
Green Wall to restore degraded landscape – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Natural Resources has said the government of The Gambia has committed USD 7,850,000.00 from its GEF STAR allocation for the development of the child project titled: Restoration of an Ecological Corridor for Forest Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services to Support Implementation of the Great Green Wall in The Gambia.
Steering Committee Meeting of Great Green Wall Initiative Underway in Banjul – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Gambia Government through the National Environment Agency is hosting the Steering Committee meeting of the UNEP/GEF Medium Size Project (MSP). The meeting brought stakeholders from the sub-region to harness the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI) for a sustainable and resilient Sahel. The objectives of the meeting were to provide an overview of the project’s evolution, development, and vision.
Bird Association Concerned about the Killing of Vultures for Rituals – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The West Africa Bird Association of the Gambia (WABA-G) has expressed grave concerns about the recent killing of vultures in the country and within the sub-region for rituals. Fa Gimba Camara, the head of the research Unit of the WABA-G’s birds study Unit, said vultures in the country and within the sub-region, face serious threats from communities.
Climate Resilience Project Winds Up as Activities Continue – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Climate Resilience and Coastal and Marine Zones Project, (GCCA+), held a stakeholder meeting with partners at a ceremony held on Friday 31 May 2024 in Kotu, as the project begins to wind up. The ceremony also included a series of consultations on the sidelines with stakeholders in both the government and the private sector.
Action-Aid International Validates Climate Induced Migration Document – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh Action Aid International – The Gambia, an international non-governmental organisation together with Action Aid Italy, on Friday, 10 May 2024, validated the findings of a research document on climate change induced migration. The 52-year-old organisation whose primary aim is to work against poverty and injustice worldwide, said they are starting with the Gambia as one of the lowest emitters of greenhouse gases which have a big impact on the economy of the country as well.
ECOWAS Commission Donates Tricycles to Environment Ministry – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has handed over 20 tricycles to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources to enhance waste collection, and contribute towards improving sanitation and environmental health across the country. In her speech during the handing over ceremony on Saturday, 11 May 2024, Mrs. MassandjeToure-Liste, the Economic Affairs and Agriculture Commissioner of ECOWAS, said waste is not a local issue but a global one.
Gambia Government Suspends Alkalo Transfers as Manduar Forest Saga Continues – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh Rohey Manjang, the Minister of Environment Climate Change and Natural Resources has made pronouncement that the Gambia Government has nullified all alkalo or any other transfers made in respect of land in the forest zone of Manduar until the controversies are resolved. The forest is shared between the communities of Marikissa, Penyem Manduar and Bakary Sambuya.
Ghost Nets, Plastic Pollution Threatened Marine Species – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh Research has indicated that Plastic Pollution and Ghost nets are becoming a serious threat to Marine species including turtles and fish. These threats, coupled with Illegal Unreported Unregulated fishing has added more weight on the Ocean species. It has further been shown that most plastics are made from Nylon and can travel a long distance once it’s lost.
Landscape Planning, Restoration Curriculum Introduced in Kafuta Forestry School – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The National Environment Agency under the GEF, Land and Seascape Project, last week Monday, 18 March, 2024 launched “The Landscape Planning and Restoration Curriculum” at Kafuta Forestry School. The launch was done on the sideline of a workshop held at a local hotel in Bijilo, organised by officials of the project.
GBOS Receives Seven Vehicles to Enhance Data Collection – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Gambia Bureau of Statistics, last week Thursday 29 February, 2024 received Seven Toyota Prado Vehicles from UNOPS to enhance the collection of Data in the country and the sub-region as a whole. The presentation ceremony was held at the Statistics Bureau in Kanfing.
SSHFC Board Hold Subsidiaries Meeting – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC) Board on Saturday 24th of February 2024 hosted a comprehensive meeting at the Ocean Bay Hotel in Bakau, dedicated to strategic discussions, financial performance analysis, dividend payments and future planning of its subsidiaries. The meeting focus remained on fostering a forward-looking approach to sustain growth and meet evolving market demands for optimum value for shareholders.
GPA Engages Stakeholders to Tackle Key Challenges – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority, Mr. Ousman Jobarteh, underscored the ongoing transformation efforts aimed at addressing major challenges impacting service delivery at the GPA. He made these remarks during a consultative meeting with stakeholders held on Tuesday, February 6th, at the Port’s meeting room.
President of TRAHASS Calls on Government to Preserve Lands – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The President of TRAHASS Traditional Healers Assembly in the Gambia has said that they “should rather reserve our land than to de-gazzette them”. Mr. Salieu Puye, the former Governor of Lower River Region, who witnessed the first proposed de-gazetting of the forest, made this statement while speaking to Foroyaa’s Weekly Radio Programme on Environmental Awareness.
NAMs Trained on Coastal Zone Management – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The National Environment Agency and partners trained Nation on Thursday, 18th January 2024 trained National Assembly members on the State of Implementation of the GEAP III at Kanilai. The National Assembly members were trained on the State of Implementation of the GEAP III, Current state of the Environment, the Coastal Zone Bill 2023, Management and Strategic plans and other important environmental instruments.
QCell Secures D5 million Deal with GRTS for AFCON Coverage – Foroyaa Newspaper
Ten Students awarded University scholarships By Madiba Singhateh In a significant move towards enhancing football coverage in The Gambia, QCell telecommunication company under the Q Group, has inked a contract exceeding five million dalasi with GRTS for the live broadcasting of the upcoming AFCON matches. The official signing ceremony took place at the QCell headquarters in Kanifing on Tuesday, 9th January.
35 Graduate on Beekeeping & Honey Harvesting – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh Thirty-five (35) people have recently graduated from a 6-day training on bee keeping and honey harvesting organized by the National Bee Keepers Association of the Gambia (NBAG). The participants were trained on the importance of beekeeping, processing and marketing, types of bees (pros and corns), beehives tools, bee forage, environmental apiary sitting, site collections, honey harvesting, pest and disease control.
Sino Majilac Promises to Restore Old Mining Sites in Kombo – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Managing Director and Proprietor of Sino Majilac Jalbak, Alhaji Momodou Samateh, said his company will restore old mining sites or quarries in the Kombos through dredging. MD Samath said dredging is the solution for the devastating environmental impacts caused by sand mining companies along the Coast. Samateh on Thursday, 9 November took the press on a conducted site tour of the company and its old mining quarries in Kombo coastal.
SSHFC MD provides comprehensive overview of social protection landscape in Gambia – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Managing Director of the Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), Saloum Malang, has presented a detailed picture of the social security situation in The Gambia at the recently concluded International Social Protection Conference held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre in Bijilo.
Artisanal Fishermen Condemn Govt.’s Fisheries Agreement – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Artisanal Fishermen Association of the Gambia has issued a strong condemnation on the recent fishing agreement between the Gambia and Senegal signed last September. The agreement allocates 500 tons of pelagic species of bonga, mackerels and sardinellas to industrial fishing trawlers.
NDMA: Gambia to Develop National Oil Spill Contingency, Response Plan – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Director of the National Disaster Management Agency Sanna Dahaba has said The Gambia is set to develop a National Oil Spill Contingency and Response Plan that aims to complement the Gambia Multi-hazard National Contingency Plan 2022-2025 implementation plan, to address emerging disaster hazards.
Water Resources: Gambia is feeling impact of climate change – Foroyaa Newspaper
By Madiba Singhateh The Director of Water Resources, Lamin Mai Touray, said The Gambia is already feeling the impact of climate change. “The Gambia is already feeling the impact of Climate Change with direct adverse bearing on the socioeconomic fabric of the country,” he said. He said an increase in the frequency of climate events in The Gambia is caused by land use, land cover change, sea level rise and coastal erosions.
Gambia: Forum On Co-Management of Mangroves for Women Shell-Fishers Held
'Try Oyster' association together with the University of Cape Coast in Ghana; Development Action Association (DAA ); World Agroforestry (ICRAF) and the University of Rhode Island (URI ), recently held a day-long forum at a hotel in Bijilo, on mangrove co-management for women shell fishers and food security projects. During the course of the activity, facilitators in collaboration with partners, shared their findings from a two-year study on mangrove restoration.
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