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Gambian media is preoccupied with youth welfare, basic service delivery (especially water and electricity), and political mobilization ahead of 2026 elections, while spotlighting social protection for vulnerable groups and relentless football coverage.
  1. The Gambian government allocates 4 million dalasis to vulnerable children and commits to investigating child begging in the streets. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  2. After decades of waiting, residents of Budung in The Gambia receive a new water project. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  3. The Gambia's NAWEC launches a €3.2 million project to deliver 24-hour water supply to five urban communities. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  4. Outgoing Turkish ambassador praises defense and security ties with The Gambia. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  5. The Gambia's youth drive social welfare through community development and civic leadership. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  6. Gambia Football Federation President Kemo Ceesay inaugurates a Match Event Management Committee. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  7. The Gambia draws with Senegal in the WAFU Zone A CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  8. Audit finds that 90% of The Gambia's heritage sites are in poor condition and tourism revenue is leaking. (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  9. The leader of The Gambia's United Democratic Party (UDP) thanks supporters at a grand rally in the Upper River Region (URR) (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  10. The Gambian Chief of Defence Staff calls for stronger collaboration between the military and civilians (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  11. Gambian President Adama Barrow defends his record on the power sector, saying governance 'is not easy' (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  12. Gambian opposition leader Ousainou Darboe appeals to President Adama Barrow for the release of detained youths (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  13. The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances is set to give Gambian performers stronger protection over their work (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  14. The Gambia's National Youth Council and international NGO ActionAid push for action on the country's 10-year youth policy (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  15. The Gambia's National Assembly adopts the Marrakesh Treaty to empower blind and print-disabled persons (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  16. Three hundred women in The Gambia to receive reparations support through a nationwide training program (The Point, 2026-09-15)
  17. In a 'Good Morning Mr President' editorial column, The Point urges the President of The Gambia to protect public order while addressing the country's electricity crisis. (The Point, 2026-09-14)
  18. The Gambia's National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) takes voter sensitization campaigns to grassroots communities ahead of the 2026 elections. (The Point, 2026-09-14)
  19. The SCYA youth association supports students in the Gambian village of Sare Chikam. (The Point, 2026-09-14)
  20. A Gambian author launches a campaign to raise awareness about anxiety and depression in The Gambia. (The Point, 2026-09-14)