The European Union has allocated 718.2 million Dalasi (9.5 Million EURO) to the government. This new payment is the 2nd disbursement under the budget support programme (the “State and Resilience Building Contract for The Gambia 4”). It is comprised of a fixed tranche of 2 Million EURO that is recognizing progress in the areas of…
Arrival of Eliza Senghore & Emil Prom Foundation and Its monumental initiatives; from Charity to Equality and Making Dreams Take Flight in The Gambia From the heart of the USA, Gambian-born Hannah Senghore embodies a powerful narrative of resilience, hope, and transformation that resonates across continents. As the founder and driving force behind the Eliza…
Abdoulie Ceesay, the backway returnee, left The Gambia in May 2014 to pursue his dreams of finding a better life in Europe, little did he know of the dangers his dreams would lead him to. Abdoulie grew up in the Kanifing Municipality, Talinding to be precise, in an extended family that could barely make ends…
A new chapter of hope and opportunity was unveiled in the Upper River Region on Saturday with the official launch of the Musa Jallow Foundation. Named in honour of the late Musa Jallow, a renowned educationist from Basse Santa-Su, the foundation seeks to provide financial assistance to underprivileged students, enabling them to pursue higher education….
Momodou Bah, leader of the African Federalism and Republican Orientation Movement (AFRO Movement) and presidential aspirant for 2026 election, has said the recent power outage at Banjul International Airport, resulting in flight diversions to Dakar, Senegal, is an embarrassment for The Gambia exposing the systemic failures of governance and the powers that be. Speaking in…
The Gambia Environmental Alliance (GEA), a coalition of environmental civil society organizations, environmentalists and community stakeholders, has emphasised the need to protect the environment against the abuse of forest covers, wetlands, and nature reserves. These remarks were made in response to ongoing industrial activities by GACH Global, which is allegedly utilizing a portion of reserved…
Bafulo Janko, a resident soldier in Kanilai, has called on authorities to take action and renovate Kanilai Farm for tourism purposes. Kanilai Farm, located in the heart of Kanilai Foni Kansala district, has been a hub for reptile breeding and exotic pet zones for over decades. However, due to neglect and lack of proper maintenance…
