The Gambia Armed Forces Training School (GAFTS) in Fajara witnessed a significant milestone on August 13, 2026, with the official commissioning of a newly constructed joint mess and the hosting of the China-Gambia Military Bantaba. The event marked a celebration of the deepening military cooperation between The Gambia and the People Republic of China. The…
The governments of The Gambia and Senegal have reached a significant breakthrough in resolving the recent border disputes that disrupted farming activities in several communities, paving the way for affected farmers to return to their fields. According to a government press release issued on August 6, 2026, the development follows diplomatic engagement initiated by President…
A high-powered delegation from Assemblies of God Ghana has arrived in The Gambia in an Apostolic Visit to commune and fellowship with pastors in The Gambia. The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, head of a four-man delegation, said on Monday upon arrival at the Yundum International Airport that “The Gambia will never be…
History is often written about nations, but every so often, it is made by an individual whose life’s work elevates an entire country. Such is the case with Director General, National Centre for Arts and Culture, Hassoum Ceesay, whose election as an International Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) marks one of the most significant…
The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E. Adama Barrow, has sent a powerful message on the importance of domestic revenue Mobilisation in Africa. Hosting the 7th African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) Heads of Tax Administrations Master Class at the State House, President Barrow underscored that revenue collection is the bedrock of a state’s…
Tensions have risen along the Gambia-Senegal border after Senegalese soldiers demolished part of the perimeter wall at the Bullock Military Camp in Foni on 16 July 2026 citing a territorial dispute. The Bullock Military Camp was constructed during former President Yahya Jammeh’s administration under “Operation Tiger Watch”. The operation was designed to strengthen security and…
His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States of America with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Brazil, on Wednesday July 8, 2026 presented his Letters of Credence as Ambassador to His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Republic of Brazil….
Fisheries stakeholders from The Gambia and Senegal have been urged to strengthen cooperation in the management of shared marine resources as concerns grow over declining fish stocks and mounting pressure on the sector. The call was made on Tuesday during a meeting held at the Brufut Fish Landing Site, where representatives of fisheries organisations from…
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Sidi Ould Tah, and his delegation have commended President Adama Barrow for The Gambia’s strong macroeconomic performance, particularly the economic growth, domestic resource mobilisation, and ongoing reforms in state-owned enterprises and public procurement. The commendation was made during a recent meeting at State House, where President…
The Gambia government has forged a stronger bilateral cooperation with the government of the Republic of Indonesia at the second Indonesia-Gambia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) held at the African Princess Hotel in Banjul. The meeting, held on Tuesday 30 June 2026, highlighted significant areas of political and diplomatic cooperation, deliberating on the overview…
