Flex Fuzion, the pioneering Gambian performing arts collective, has returned home to a heroes' welcome following a landmark tour of China, where they headlined two prestigious international cultural ...

She has found international fame as a musician, but Sona Jobarteh has a bigger mission – to use culture to empower Africans to reform their countries. Jobarteh has been performing with the kora – a 21 ...

During a press conference held by the National Center for Arts and Culture under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, ...

The biannual event, International Roots Festival, will be celebrated from May 9-17, 2014 in The Gambia. The biannual event, International Roots Festival, will be celebrated from May 9-17, 2014 in The ...

The Smiling Coast of Africa, Gambia and the Giant of Africa, Nigeria, literally aligned recently as Lagos SWAN (Sports Writers Association of Nigeria) and AIPS (International Sports Press Association) ...

Berks County’s Gambian community gathered Saturday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Gambia’s independence from Great Britain. The event at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing, showcased ...

If you’re dreaming of a sunshine escape with a twist, set your sights on Africa’s west coast. They call The Gambia the Smiling Coast of Africa, a place of golden beaches and uninterrupted sunshine, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a significant issue in The Gambia, where, according to UNICEF, approximately 76 percent of women and girls aged 15–49 have undergone the practice. FGM refers to ...