Bakary Y. Badjie
GambiapoliticianMale7.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Bakary Y. Badjie is the Minister for Youth and Sports in The Gambia, known for his commitment to promoting sports and youth development in the country. He was recently in the news for handing over the national flag to the Gambia U-17 football team as they prepared to travel to Morocco for the 2025 Total Energies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Minister of Youth and Sports Honourable Bakary Y Badjie accompanied Kemo Ceesay to the team's camp.
GFF prey Kemo Ceesay announces inclusion of Seyfo Soley as ambassador for ScorpionsGambia· 2026-09-24
Minister of Youth Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has stated that the Independence Stadium would no longer host wrestling and musical events.
Minister bans wrestling, musical events at Independence StadiumGambia· 2026-09-17Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, has announced that President Barrow has promised to attend the match.
Barrow promises to attend Gambia, Somalia AFCON qualifier openerGambia· 2026-09-17
Bulli M. Dibba represented Youth Minister Bakary Y. Badjie in the Youth Connekt Sahel Forum Steering committee meeting.
Gambia reaffirms commitment to supporting Youth Connekt SahelGambia· 2026-09-10
Bulli M. Dibba represented Youth Minister Bakary Y. Badjie in the Youth Connekt Sahel Forum Steering committee meeting.
Gambia reaffirms commitment to supporting Youth Connekt SahelGambia· 2026-09-10Bakary Y. Badjie is the Youth and Sports Minister overseeing the initiative.
NYSS TVET Programme continues to equip Gambia youth with technical, vocational skillsGambia· 2026-09-10
Minister Bakary Y. Badjie has been elected as chairman of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2 Conference of Ministers.
Minister Bakary Y. Badjie elected chairman of African Union Sports CouncilGambia· 2026-09-10Minister Bakary Y. Badjie and GNOC team are in Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Jaliba visits Minister Badjie, High Commissioner Bensouda in GlasgowGambia· 2026-07-27
Minister Badjie reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment during a visit by students from the University of The Gambia.
Minister Badjie reaffirms commitment to youth empowermentGambia· 2026-07-24
Bakary Y. Badjie stated that the Government of The Gambia is fully committed to supporting all kinds of sport in the country.
SJAG embraces day with Gambia sports legendsGambia· 2026-07-21
Minister for Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie congratulated the participants, describing them as 'the brightest future of our nation.'
Young Gambians unveil digital innovations to transform children’s livesGambia· 2026-07-09
Minister of Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, reaffirmed government’s commitment to youth sports development in The Gambia.
MOYS patronizes Brikama Sports Committee with floodlights worth D385,000Gambia· 2026-03-02
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing sports nationwide.
MoYS transfers Basse mini stadium to local council in historic agreementGambia· 2026-03-02
Bakary Y. Badjie is recognized for his outstanding leadership and commitment to youth empowerment and sports development in The Gambia.
AASU honours Sports Minister Bakary Y. BadjieGambia· 2026-02-23Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie is the Minister for Youth and Sports.
The Cornerstone Group unveils Gambia’s first free public EV charging stationGambia· 2026-02-16
Bakary Y. Badjie is the minister of Youth and Sports in The Gambia.
Int'l sports journalism body describes AIPS Congress in Gambia as historicGambia· 2026-02-11
Minister Bakary Y. Badjie urged young people to take responsibility for their future.
Concern mounts over infrastructure, jobs as Sports Minister tours regionsGambia· 2026-02-03
Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie reaffirmed the government’s commitment to skills development.
Songhai initiative graduates 47 youths in climate-smart agricultureGambia· 2026-01-26
Minister Bakary Y. Badjie described the town hall meeting as highly significant for government.
Minister urges patience, reject ‘backway’ as youth tour kicks offGambia· 2026-01-26
Youth and Sports Minister, Bakary Y. Badjie reaffirmed the government’s commitment, promising full support to ensure the objectives of the MOU are met.
Youth Ministry, Special Olympics sign MOUGambia· 2025-12-10
The final was graced by Minister of Youths and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie.
Bilbao clasp Serrekunda West knockout trophyGambia· 2025-11-26
Minister Bakary Y. Badjie hailed the initiative as a transformative step in empowering young Gambians.
Gambia launches first-ever youth & sports database to empower young peopleGambia· 2025-11-10
Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie will join other global representatives to oversee and guide the fair and strategic distribution of funds dedicated to promoting clean sports and combating doping worldwide.
Gambia elected to Fund Approval Committee against Doping in Sport at UNESCOGambia· 2025-10-22Minister Bakary Y. Badjie expressed delight for receiving the Baton, adding that The Gambia is now kick starting the process of its participation at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland in 2026.
GNOC presents King's Baton to Minister Youth and Sports Bakary Y. BadjieGambia· 2025-10-16
Honourable Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister for Youth and Sports, commended the initiative and called for greater societal acceptance of individuals with autism.
GASAN hosts inaugural walk & run for Autism in BanjulGambia· 2025-10-13
Bakary Y. Badjie is the Minister of Youth and Sports who commended the Bakau Sports Committee for their successful project.
D2.2M was spent on Bakau Mini Staduim pavilion – BSC Chair Ousman Cho DrammehGambia· 2025-09-18
Bakary Y. Badjie is the Minister of Youth and Sports who attended the Super Cup final.
Real De Daru clasp Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie Super Cup trophyGambia· 2025-09-09
Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, the minister for Youth and Sports, said the identified site has been divided into two portions.
Gov’t secures land for second national stadium in LaminGambia· 2025-09-08
The Honourable Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Y. Badjie, congratulated the graduates, describing the program as a milestone in their personal and professional journeys.
100 graduates sworn into national youth service schemeGambia· 2025-09-01Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie confirmed that the private jet had already departed.
U16 Basketball Team evacuated with private jet amid road accidentGambia· 2025-07-21