Journalists, media workers, and activists across The Gambia on Sunday commemorated World Press Freedom Day 2026 under the theme “Honouring Our Legends, Defending Our Freedom.” The event, organised by the Gambia Press Union in collaboration with the Media Academy for Journalism and Communication, brought together media stakeholders to reflect on the sacrifices of veteran journalists…
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA), in collaboration with the Central Bank of The Gambia and key institutions, has held a productive engagement with the IMF mission team currently in the country for the Fifth Review under the ECF, Second Review under the RSF, and Article IV Consultation (22 April–6 May 2026). IMF…
The Government of The Gambia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to regional integration, rule of law, and human rights protection through enhanced support for the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. Speaking at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice Town Hall Session on Access to Justice held on Friday at the Sir Dawda Conference Centre, Trade…
A young girl from Lamin has been recommended for urgent medical treatment abroad after doctors confirmed that the specialised surgery she needs is not currently available in The Gambia. Fatima Kalley, a minor, was brought to the neurosurgery outpatient department by her parents in August 2023 after they noticed difficulties in her ability to walk…
The National Assembly Select Committee on Monitoring the Implementation of Government Projects has expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work on ongoing government-funded road construction projects across the country. The committee made the remarks during a week-long nationwide tour of government intervention projects, with a particular focus on road infrastructure developments being implemented…
Global movements unite in Santa Marta to launch “People’s Declaration for a Rapid, Equitable, and Just Transition for a Fossil-Free Future” ahead of historic climate conference As more than 50 countries prepare to gather for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, co-organized by the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands, a…
Stakeholders in The Gambia’s fisheries sector have renewed calls for stronger community involvement in managing marine resources, as coastal actors gathered in Sanyang for a capacity-building forum on sustainable ocean governance. The day-long forum, organised by Sanyang Youths for Environmental Protection and Development (SANYEPD) with support from Blue Ventures, brought together fisheries stakeholders from coastal…
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC) through the United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Fund, has handed over electrical appliances valued at Two Million Ninety-Five Thousand Five Hundred Dalasi (GMD 2,095,500) to the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) Kanilai Campus. The appliances…
ART27 is fast becoming a hub for visual artists in The Gambia, offering exhibitions and collaborative projects that highlight the country’s growing contemporary art scene. Artist David Hosie, who has worked with founder Ferenc Donderer for more than eight years, said the collective brings together creators from varied backgrounds and styles, forming what he called…
The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has registered significant progress in its Water Supply Improvement Project (WASIB), a major initiative aimed at addressing persistent water shortages across the Greater Banjul Area. During a media tour of project sites yesterday, NAWEC officials highlighted ongoing works in key areas such as Serrekunda, Latrikunda German and Yundum,…
