The Government of The Gambia has appointed Dr Samba Bah, a recent PhD graduate from Ohio University, USA, as the new Executive Director of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme. His appointment takes effect on November 1, 2025. Dr Bah, whose doctoral research focused on cost-sharing in public higher education with a case study on University…
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, Babucarr O. Joof, has vowed that under his leadership, Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) will be more productive, effective, and efficient in addressing the needs of soldiers. Minister Joof was speaking during his meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat…
His Excellency President Adama Barrow, on Monday 22 September, 2025, graced the opening of the 20th Triennial Conference of Magistrates and Judges Association under the theme “Innovations in Judicial Practice: Embracing Change for a Better Future”. The event provided an opportunity for sharing experiences, best practices, and devising ways of transforming the judicial systems to…
The recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state by about 150 of the 193 Member States of the United Nations (UN), recently joined by countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and France, is undoubtedly a welcome development. It offers a glimmer of hope for the much-needed two-state solution that could bring lasting peace to…
The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Mr. Alieu Loum, on behalf of President Adama Barrow, handed over two (2) brand-new tractors with full implements to communities Ndoofan and Toro Bah in the North Bank Region (NBR). As part of ongoing efforts to boost rural agricultural production, the tractors were presented…
In government’s efforts to ensure equitable development across the country, particularly in agriculture, Lower River Region (LRR) has been among beneficiary communities that were once deprived but now have been receiving constant support by the Barrow’s administration. By continuing this ongoing effort, The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President Mr. Alieu…
His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, on Friday, September 19, 2025 officially inaugurated the new Board of Directors of the Banjul International Convention Centre Limited (BICC) marking the transformation of the former OIC Secretariat into a limited liability company. This historic transition ensures that the state-of-the-art Sir Dawda Kairaba…
The 10th edition of the ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) officially opened on Thursday 18 September 2025 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Banjul. The conference brought together policymakers, development partners, industry leaders, and civil society to advance the region’s clean energy transformation. Hosted by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable…
The National Nutrition Agency (NaNA), Department of Community Development (DCD) and Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW) are currently implementing the Resilience, Inclusion, Skills and Equity (RISE) Project which is jointly funded by the World Bank and the Gambia Government. The project is poised to provide a foundation for sustainable livelihoods to the poor and vulnerable,…
Ali Soumana was arrested following a complaint by Prime Minister Ali Soumana over an article published in Le Courrier newspaper. (Photo: Credit withheld) Dakar, September 17, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities in Niger to immediately release Ali Soumana, publishing director of the privately owned Le Courrier newspaper, after Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine…
