The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana through two key initiatives aimed at promoting social protection and economic fairness. In September 2025, ECOWAS facilitated national interventions in Accra addressing both gender-based violence (GBV) and the establishment of a competition and consumer protection framework. From 15th to 18th…
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Momodou Sallah as the inaugural Executive Director of the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF). The appointment, made by His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, follows the recent enactment of the National Research and Innovation Fund Act, 2025….
By Coalition of Civil Society Advocates on PURA Data Price Floor, 10th October 2025 It has been more than six weeks since President Adama Barrow’s government established a committee to look into the D50 per 1GB data price floor introduced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on 20th August 2025. We the People’s Coalition…
Finance Minister Seedy Keita has defended the government’s handling of the controversial Russian oil and Win-Win rice import transactions, insisting that both deals followed due process and did not expose public funds to any financial risk. Speaking at a joint press conference with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Ministry of Agriculture in Banjul,…
As global financial headwinds continue to squeeze emerging markets, Africa’s trade finance gap, estimated at up to $100 billion annually, will once again come under the spotlight. To help close this gap, Afreximbank will host the 25th edition of its flagship Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS2025) in Abidjan from 4–6 November 2025. The discussions will explore…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for The Gambia, Eva Jenkner, has commended the government for maintaining fiscal discipline and advancing key governance reforms under its economic recovery programme. She, however, cautioned that the depreciation of the dalasi and ongoing global uncertainties continue to pose challenges to the country’s economic stability. Ms Jenkner made…
Lawyer Lamin J. Darboe has announced his intention to run for the presidency in the 2026 presidential elections. It is however worth noting that he previously sought the UDP’s flag-bearer position but faced challenges due to dual citizenship requirements. Mr Darboe’s announcement came on Friday 3 October 2025, during his interview with the local media….
Indonesia Honorary Consul Alieu Secka has extended a warm invitation to the people of The Gambia and Africa to take advantage of the immense opportunities provided by the Indonesia Trade Expo slated to take place in the Indonesian city of BSD – Bumi Serpong Damai, located within Greater Jakarta – from 15 to 19 October…
The Judiciary of The Gambia wishes to inform the media and the general public that, following an application by the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice under the Coroners Act, His Lordship Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has today ordered the holding of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Omar Badjie,…
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has confirmed the suspension and detention of four officers directly involved in the pursuit that led to the death of Omar Badjie. The officers were arrested on 28 September 2025 and remain in custody, pending the launch of an independent Coroner’s Inquest by the State. A postmortem examination was conducted…
