Bakary Y. Badjie
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, Bakary Y. Badjie, reaffirmed government’s commitment to youth sports development in The Gambia.
MOYS patronizes Brikama Sports Committee with floodlights worth D385,000
Gambia· 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· 2025-09-01
Youth and Sports Minister Bakary Y. Badjie confirmed that the private jet had already departed.
U16 Basketball Team evacuated with private jet amid road accidentGambia· 2025-07-21Minister for Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie led the ceremony and applauded the diversity and determination of the group.
MoYS bids farewell to 55 young Gambians for Global TrainingGambia· 2025-07-01
Minister Badjie reaffirmed that the Gambian Government is very much committed to the process of transforming our football into a sustainable, professional industry.
Stakeholders meet to charter roadmap to begin Professional Football LeagueGambia· 2025-06-16
Minister for Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie stated that he had discussion with the National Sports Council regarding the championship.
Gambia set to host int’l Vovinam ChampionshipGambia· 2025-04-17
Minister for Youth and Sports Bakary Y. Badjie yesterday handed over the national flag to The Gambia U-17 team before travelling to Morocco for the 2025 Total Energies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.
Gambia U-17 team leave for Morocco ahead of U-17 Cup of NationsGambia· 2025-03-28