AIPS Africa Congress - Banjul 2026

AIPS Africa Congress - Banjul 2026 The AIPS Africa Congress is an international continental event that brings together sports writers

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒThe leadership of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia, led by Pr...
05/03/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

The leadership of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia, led by President Omar Jarju, presented a certificate of appreciation to Oryx Energies Gambia on Wednesday for their successful partnership and support towards the hosting of the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ, held from 6-9 February 2026.

The team was received by the General Manager of Oryx, Mr Babacar Ndiaye, at the company's office in Banjul. Both parties expressed their delight at their partnership for the historic event and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a working relationship to further develop sports on the continent.

02/03/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

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It is exactly three weeks today since the historic ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ concluded.

Here are highlights of some of the interesting activities at the event, with guests and delegates visiting the Katchikally Crocodile ๐ŸŠ pool in Bakau.

28/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

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The highlights of the appreciation tour of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia to the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) to recognise their support and collaboration in hosting the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ .

27/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

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The highlights of the appreciation tour of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia to the Gambia Immigration Department to recognise their efforts and collaboration in hosting of the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ .

27/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

It is exactly three weeks since the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ was officially opened in Banjul on 6 February 2026.

Watch highlights of what was a historic continental event in The Gambia, held for the very first time.

AIPS Media 1924.
AIPS Africa
Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services - The Gambia
Ministry of Youth & Sports

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ—“ Today, the President of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), Bai Do...
26/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

๐Ÿ—“ Today, the President of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC), Bai Dodou Jallow, alongside his executive members, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia (SJAG) for their support towards the successful hosting of the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ, held from 6โ€“9 February 2026.

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ The certificate was presented by SJAG President Omar Jarju, who conveyed heartfelt appreciation to the GNOC leadership for their invaluable contribution to the landmark continental gathering.

๐Ÿข The congress brought together sports journalists and administrators from over 25 countries to deliberate on key issues affecting sport and explore solutions to challenges faced by both the media and athletes across Africa. ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ๐ŸŽค The Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia, led by President Omar J...
26/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ๐ŸŽค The Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia, led by President Omar Jarju and accompanied by executive members Momodou S. Jallow, Lamin Fadera, and Abdoulie Jawo, paid a courtesy visit to the Gambia Immigration Department Headquarters in Banjul to express appreciation for the institutionโ€™s vital support during the successful hosting of the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ, held from 6โ€“9 February 2026.

๐Ÿช– Addressing officers during a parade, President Jarju thanked the department for its cooperation, noting that the congressโ€™s success would not have been possible without their commitment and professionalism. ๐Ÿ’ฏ

๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐ŸฝDeputy Director General Hulay Jallow Cham reaffirmed that the departmentโ€™s core mandate is the efficient ex*****on of its duties. She expressed gratitude to SJAG for the recognition and welcomed future collaboration, particularly on migration-related matters. ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ The visit highlights the importance of strong institutional partnerships in delivering successful international events and promoting national pride.

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ The Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of the Gambia continues its tour to exp...
25/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ The Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of the Gambia continues its tour to express its sincere appreciation to partners and institutions that supported the successful hosting of the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, held in Banjul from 6โ€“9 February 2026.

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ President Omar Jarju, together with his executive committee members, presented certificates of appreciation to the JFIN Money Transfer and the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) in recognition of their invaluable contributions and support during the event. ๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ Their commitment and collaboration were key to ensuring a well-organised and memorable congress. The association remains grateful for the strong partnerships that continue to advance sports journalism in The Gambia. ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ“

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ—“ Today, the President of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia, O...
24/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

๐Ÿ—“ Today, the President of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia, Omar Jarju, accompanied by his Executives, was received by the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services - The Gambia, and Honourable Minister Dr Ismaila Ceesay, at his office on MDI Road in Kanifing.

๐Ÿซฑ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซฒ๐Ÿฟ During the visit, President Jarju presented a certificate of appreciation and a trophy to Dr Ceesay in recognition of his ministryโ€™s invaluable support during the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ.

๐Ÿซ‚ The gesture underscores the strong collaboration between the media and government in promoting sports journalism and advancing professional excellence in The Gambia. ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒThe leadership of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia has paid a...
23/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

The leadership of the Sports Journalistsโ€™ Association of The Gambia has paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Youth & Sports, and Honourable Minister Bakary Y. Badjie, to officially present a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the Ministryโ€™s tremendous support toward the successful hosting of the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”. ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ The delegation, led by SJAG President Omar Jarju and accompanied by members of his Executive Committee, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Ministryโ€™s unwavering commitment and partnership in delivering a historic continental gathering on Gambian soil.

๐Ÿ“œ The landmark event not only elevated The Gambiaโ€™s profile within African sports journalism but also showcased the countryโ€™s growing capacity to host major international engagements. ๐Ÿ›

๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ SJAGโ€™s appreciation tour continues from tomorrow, as the association visits other key institutions and partners whose invaluable contributions ensured the resounding success of this memorable congress.

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒA special commendation to the Sports Journalists' Association of The Gambia (S...
18/02/2026

๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

A special commendation to the Sports Journalists' Association of The Gambia (SJAG) for hosting the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ, as we witness positive outcomes in sports diplomacy and bilateral relations established between the Ministry of Youth & Sports of The Gambia and their counterparts from Senegal and Ghana present at the historical event.

What was announced publicly by the Senegalese Minister of Youth and Sports at the congress has now translated into concrete action: Senegal opening its facilities to The Gambia to host international matches.

In less than two weeks, we have now received confirmation of an international friendly between the Teranga Lions and the Scorpions on 31st March at Stade Abdoulie Wade, Diamniadio, Dakarโ€”a match that will also see Senegal officially present their second AFCON trophy to its people and kick-start preparations for their 2026 World Cup campaign.

This is a clear testament to the power of sports diplomacy, journalism, and regional cooperation. Congratulations to SJAG and AIPS Africa, under the leadership of Mr Omar Jarju and Abdoulaye Babou Thiam, respectively, for delivering an event that has strengthened bilateral relations and ensure a strong collaboration in sports development among these countries.

Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services - The Gambia
AIPS Media 1924

17/02/2026

Highlights of the ๐Ÿ–๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ˆ๐๐’ ๐€๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐š ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ - ๐๐š๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ on national TV ๐Ÿ“บ

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