ECOMIG’s First Commander, Colonel Ndiaga Ndiouf, has underscored the critical need to integrate women and gender perspectives into the armed forces and peace operations across West Africa. Colonel Ndiouf emphasised such a need in a statement delivered at a one-day conference focused on gender mainstreaming in military peacekeeping operations, outlining the importance of gender equity…
The University of The Gambia Students Union Tuesday paid visit of courtesy to the managements of Access Bank and Comium, a leading bank and a prominent GSM operator, in an endeavour to strike partnerships and befitting collaborations. This is part of a broader initiative by the recently elected executive to rejuvenate and further lubricate already…
In a major boost to grassroots climate action, Beakanyang on May 29, 2025, launched a renewable energy and energy-efficient cooking stoves project in Nyakoi Taibatou, Wuli West District, Upper River Region. The initiative, supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), also marked the laying of a foundation stone for the construction of a modern,…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy K.M Keita has signed two financing agreements with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) during the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers, Algeria. The agreements are Loan financing of US$3 million and Grant financing of US$150,000.00 for the Supplementary Financing for Enhancing Value Addition in the…
The Turkish Ambassador to The Gambia, F. F. Türker Oba, Monday hosted delegation from the the University of The Gambia Students Union (UTGSU). The delegation was made up of members of the executive of the UTGSU who were recently elected in the respective positions of the union about a month and half ago. It included…
The Journalism Students’ Association (JSA) of the University of The Gambia (UTG) has issued a strong statement condemning the persistent power outages at the School of Journalism, calling for immediate and permanent action from the University’s Facilities and Finance Departments. The association described the situation as “unacceptable and intolerable,” citing years of recurring electricity shortages…
In a key diplomatic move to strengthen bilateral relations, Gambia’s Vice President Mohammed B.S. Jallow met with Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon on Wednesday, 28 May in Dushanbe. The high-level talks, held at the State House, focused on expanding cooperation in trade, capacity building, and multilateral diplomacy. VP Jallow delivered greetings from President Adama Barrow and…
Presidential term limit has taken centre stage at the ongoing constituency consultative dialogue on the 2024 draft Constitution. The interface involves local communities, National Assembly members, district chiefs, village heads and other sets of people, who delve into the Theme: “A New Constitution for a New Republic: Get Informed, Get Involved.” The initiative, which commenced…
The Jah Oil Company, a key supplier of fuel products and cement, has responded to allegations of cement scarcity in The Gambia, offering a detailed explanation of the factors contributing to the situation. Momodou Hydara, the company’s General Manager, clarified that the recent price hike and supply shortage stem from multiple economic pressures, including ongoing…
Findings have revealed massive downturn with regard to public trust and confidence over local government local administrations and local governance in The Gambia in general. This is triggered by very serious findings by the ongoing Local Government Commission of Inquiry. Such findings range from widespread corruption, patronage, favouritism, nepotism, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, flouting of…
