The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is actively participating in the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue, currently underway at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France, the three-day summit aims to reinforce global commitment to the two-state solution and push…
Hon. Sulayman Saho, the Gambian lawmaker and the National Assembly Member for Central Badidou, has joined a chorus of African legislators in calling for reparation for the historic crimes of slavery, colonialism, and exploitation, at the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). Speaking on the floor of the continental assembly, Hon. Saho,…
Young leaders from across West Africa are stepping up to reshape agriculture and food systems, championing resilience, inclusion, and climate-smart practices at a high-level regional convening held in Banjul recently. However, the two-day West Africa Regional Youth Convening, themed “Feeding the Future: Youth-Led Solutions for Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems”, brought together over 60 youth…
Karpowership, Turkish global energy giant, is projecting a long-term energy partnership with the Gambia government, committing to a land-based power plant in an endeavour to maintain stable power in The Gambia. This was recently disclosed by Omar A. B. Njie, the country manager of the multinational energy firm. “At the moment, regarding our operations in…
Gambian journalist Sankulleh Janko has been awarded Best Radio Broadcaster at the inaugural ECOWAS Excellence Awards for Journalists, held in Banjul on Friday. Janko was recognised for his outstanding contributions to radio journalism, making him the first and only Gambian to receive an award at the regional event, which honoured twelve journalists from across West…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a major step towards reshaping its public engagement by convening a four-day strategic communication retreat in Banjul, The Gambia, aimed at transforming its approach to visibility, branding, and citizen engagement. Held from July 22 to 25, 2025, the retreat brought together communication officers from the…
The Gambia has reaffirmed its national commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This reaffirmation was made clear by Hon. Fatou Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, who presented the country’s third Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 held at the United Nations Headquarters in…
ECOWAS Prepares to Recognize Its Citizen Journalists with Inaugural Journalist Excellence Award Ceremony Scheduled to Take Place in Banjul, The Gambia The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recently announced a landmark initiative, launching its first-ever Journalist Excellence Award. This significant move formalizes ECOWAS’s commitment to recognizing media professionals not just as observers, but…
At the invitation of His Excellency Mr Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad of the Republic of The Gambia, Hon. Sering Modou Njie, on Wednesday 23 July 2025 undertook an official visit to the…
New York, USA – Exiled Sierra Leonean scholar and journalist Dr. Chernoh Alpha M. Bah is scheduled to visit Europe and Africa in August 2025 for a solidarity tour aimed at highlighting the work of Africanist Press and advocating for free speech and academic freedom in Sierra Leone. Dr. Bah plans to travel to several…
