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It has been a difficult campaign for Gunjur United in the Gambia Football Federation Division Two. After 12 matches, the Coastal Boys find themselves second from bottom with just nine points, a position that has sparked concern, frustration, and intense debate among supporters back home. Only Serekunda FC sit below them on eight points, leaving Gunjur United firmly entrenched in the relegation conversation. For a club with proud community backing and ambitions of winning pro

The Abubacarr Sidiq Foundation for the Needy and Widows (AFNOW) on Saturday, 21st February 2026 distributed the first batch of Ramadan food items to needy families and widows in Gunjur. AFNOW Volunteers ready to distribute Ramadan food items to the needy and widows The 2026 AFNOW Ramadan Support Project, valued at D135,000, is funded by the Gunjur Development Fund (GDF). The initiative officially kicked off with the distribution of essential food commodities, including onions

The Gambia Teachers’ Credit Union Cooperative (GTUCCU) has officially extended its operations to Gunjur, offering residents accessible and affordable financial services aimed at boosting local economic growth. Established in 1997, GTUCCU has built a reputation for supporting its members through cooperative savings and loan schemes under the guiding principle of “People Helping People.” The arrival of the credit union in Gunjur marks a significant step toward increasing financ

Former Gunjur United, Wallidan FC and The Gambia U20 Scorpions striker Dawda Darboe has officially signed his first professional contract with Slovakian club FC Vion Zlaté Moravce-Vráble, marking a major milestone in his young career. Darboe, who spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Fortune FC, caught the attention of scouts from Zlaté Moravce early last year following a series of impressive performances. He was monitored alongside his U20 teammate and Fortune FC forward Ali O

Residents of Gunjur have raised serious concerns over frequent punctures in NAWEC water pipes, which are causing large volumes of treated water to spill into streets and public spaces. Water leakage is a common occurance in Gunjur The persistent leakages have led to significant water wastage while also disrupting daily movement for pedestrians, motorists, and nearby residents. In several areas, roads and walkways have become muddy and slippery, posing inconvenience and potent

Sport | Nyamina Mini Stadium Water Project Officially Unveiled at GSC Knockout Final The Nyamina Mini Stadium Water Project, funded by Hon. Kebba K. Barrow through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) , has been successfully completed and is now fully operational. The project was officially unveiled by Hon. Kebba K. Barrow during the Gunjur Sports Committee (GSC) Knockout Final held on Saturday, 7th February, marking a significant milestone for sports and community develop

By Lamin Bojang | Career Day at Al-Muluk Lillahi Academy for Science and Technology Al-Muluk Lillahi Academy for Science and Technology hosted a vibrant and inspiring Career Day aimed at preparing students for different fields of study, nurturing their passions, and guiding them toward informed future career choices. The event featured insightful presentations from invited speakers. Alpha Omar Jallow spoke on the importance of studying Medical Science, encouraging students to

INVESTIGATION DOSSIER: How an £8,515 Donor-Funded Borehole Project for Fayunku Women Garden Unravelled By Gunjur Online Investigations Desk   Background: A Project Meant to Empower In February 2025, Gunjur Online reported on the commissioning of a new borehole and water supply system at the Fayunku Women’s Garden in Gunjur. You can read that story here >> Linking Without Borders Commissions Borehole at Fayunku Women’s Garden in Gunjur Gunjur Online’s headline of the commissio

Life is often unpredictable, but for one determined 26-year-old single mother, resilience and faith turned hardship into triumph. Salimatta Jabang has graduated with a BA (Hon) in Community Leadership from the University of Lancashire | Photo credit: University of Lanacshire Salimatta Jabang, daughter of Mahawa Keita of Gunjur and Lamin Jabang of Pirang, has graduated with a BA (Hons) in Community Leadership from the University of Lancashire , defying overwhelming personal

WCR Zonal ma: Gunjur Dabanani Held as Ten-Man Tujereng Fight Back to Force a Replay Gunjur Dabanani were moments away from securing their place in the 5th edition of the West Coast Zonal Football Championship final after taking a late lead against Kombo South rivals Tujereng in their semi-final clash at the Brikama Box Bar Mini Stadium. Gunjur Dabanani Zonal team were held to a 1-1 draw by Tujereng in the WCR Zonal Championship semi finals at Brikama Mini Stadium | Photo Cred

Impeccable sources have confirmed to Gunjur Online that top Gambian constitutional and human rights lawyer, Dr. Lamin J. Darbo , has been appointed as Secretary General, Party Leader, and Flagbearer of an unnamed registered political party ahead of the 2026 presidential election . Dr. Darbo, who hails from Gunjur, previously resigned from the United Democratic Party (UDP) following the party’s recent flag bearer contest for 2026 Presidential election. At the time, he announc

By Gunjur Online News Desk | Gunjur, 19 October 2025 The Gambia has successfully hosted its first Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCA) National Assembly, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen community-led environmental conservation. Participants at the First Gambia ICCA National Assembly at Metzy Hotel The two-day event, held on 15th and 16th October 2025 at Metzy Hotel, was hosted by the Gunjur Environmental Protection and Development G

Gunjur Online Sports | 17 October 2025 The draw for the 2025 Kombo South District Football Tournament has been completed, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most competitive editions in recent years. Gunjur have been placed in Group B, alongside Pacholing, Gunjur Misira, Siffoe, and Tujereng, in what analysts are describing as one of the toughest groups in the competition. The tournament, which brings together the best community teams from across the Kombo S

Under the leadership of President Lamin Bada Bojang, the Gunjur Sports Committee is driving an inspiring transformation in local football.

The Gunjur Central Mosque stands as more than a place of worship — it is a living monument that embodies the spiritual, cultural, and...

As President Adama Barrow allegedly pledges to construct a new mosque in place of the decades-old Gunjur Central Mosque, many in the...

Badara N. Bajo, Executive Director of GEPADG and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Global CSO National Focal Point, was among the...

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Gunjur, The Gambia – The West Coast Youth Summer Camp 2025 officially opened at Gunjur Senior Secondary School, attracting youths from...

Gunjur, Kombo South – In a historic step towards improving infrastructure and easing transportation challenges, the people of Gunjur will...