The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved two major credit facilities worth USD 50 million to boost financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and stimulate private-sector growth across West Africa. A USD 40 million line of credit was granted to Vista Gui SA in Guinea to expand SME and Small and…
The Albert Academy Alumni Association (AAAA) The Gambia Chapter held its official execution launching on Sunday 26 October 2025 at Kasumai Hotel Resort Garden at the Bijilo Ocean Front. The historic launching of the AAAA-The Gambia Chapter was coincidentally held at a time the school was doing its 121 Anniversary Thanksgiving service at the King…
Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has said the US revoked his visa and banned him from the country. The 91-year-old author, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1986, said the US consulate asked him to bring in his passport so his visa could be cancelled in person as new unspecified information had come…
Maimouna Ndour Faye, owner of the private television channel 7TV, is one of two journalists who remain in custody of five arrested in a media crackdown. (Photo: Courtesy Mamadou Awa Ndiaye) Dakar, October 29, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to immediately release two journalists arrested in an October 28-29, 2025, crackdown on two outlets — 7TV and RFM…
Mr. Ba Lamin Darboe, the Deputy General Manager of the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC), has stressed the ultimate vision of efficiency and reliability of the transport service. Mr. Darboe told SeniGambia that his company aims to become a modern, customer-focused, and data-driven transport company, which aligns directly with their strategic priorities—to improve efficiency and…
The Gambia government recently joined the United Kingdom through the British High Commission to the Gambia to formally celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. The occasion was organised by the British High Commission in The Gambia in the form of a reception which brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps…
The deputy general manager of the Gambia Transport Service Company (GTSC) has disclosed that robust digitalisation strategy and expansion drive place the GTSC as one of the leading and most innovative transport companies in the sub-region. Mr. Ba Lamin Darboe made this remark duri ng an interview with this medium at his office in Kanifing….
The European Union Delegation to The Gambia and the National Youth Parliament – The Gambia (NYP) have established the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). This initiative is part of the EU’s commitment to youth empowerment and participation in decision-making processes, as outlined in the EU Youth Strategy 2021-2027 and the Youth Action Plan in the European…
In a major boost for Gambian sports, the Cabinet has approved the National Sports Bill 2024, paving the way for its presentation at the National Assembly. The Bill, presented by Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, introduces sweeping reforms to strengthen sports governance and development. Key provisions include transforming the National Sports…
The Government of Senegal has announced that it will reduce price of fuel and electricity tariffs in a few days. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko yesterday made the announcement, saying that the Senegalese government “will reduce electricity, fuel and gas prices in a few days’ time. According to media reports, the Prime Minister also stated that…
