The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun preparations for its flagship Trade and Investment Forum and Exhibition (ECOTIFE). ECOTIFE is expected to drive regional integration, attract investment, and stimulate economic growth across West Africa. Speaking at the opening of the planning committee meeting in Lagos on Thursday, ECOWAS Director of Trade, Kolawole…
West African climate negotiators and regional institutions opened a three-day preparatory workshop in Dakar, Senegal, on September 23, 2025, to align priorities for the upcoming COP30 United Nations Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil (November 10–21, 2025). The meeting, jointly organised by the ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions, seeks to strengthen the region’s negotiating position by analyzing…
In a significant milestone for the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Major Dr Abdoulie K. Conteh has completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in International Criminal Law at the University of The Gambia. As the first serving member of GAF to achieve this feat, Major Dr. Conteh presented the lifecycle of his academic journey to…
The Evangelical Fellowship of The Gambia (EFG) has convened a historic event dubbed the Great Commission Forum in respect of evangelical identity and mission in The Gambia and beyond. Held at the Kanifing church of Assemblies of God The Gambia on 20 September 2025, the forum brought together Christians of all ages including pastors, priests…
The Gambia will next host high-level Senegalese security officials for a three-day bilateral engagement on matters relating to prison administration, security cooperation and justice sector reform. Scheduled for 29 September to 1 October 2025, the significant engagement is part of the ongoing security sector reform themed ‘Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation in Corrections and Security for Sustainable…
The director general of the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) has disclosed that his institution destroyed 903 tons of confiscated food items in 2023. DG Mamadou Bah made the disclosure during a Tuesday press briefing at the FSQA headquarters in Bakau. “Between 2023 and 2024, FSQA conducted 10,592 food safety inspections nationwide. A total…
The Gambia Police Force on Thursday, September 25, 2025, held a dignified send-off ceremony in honour of 14 officers who have been granted the opportunity to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Turkey. The ceremony, graced by the Deputy Inspector General of Police Demba Sowe and senior officers, celebrated the officers’ dedication to academic…
President Adama Barrow on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, received a delegation from the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Commission at the State House in Banjul. The commission briefed the President on the findings of the performance contract assessment report of Social Security and Housing Finance Cooperation (SSHFC) and the National Food Security and Processing Marketing Cooperation (NFSPMC)….
The Government of The Gambia has appointed Dr Samba Bah, a recent PhD graduate from Ohio University, USA, as the new Executive Director of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme. His appointment takes effect on November 1, 2025. Dr Bah, whose doctoral research focused on cost-sharing in public higher education with a case study on University…
The newly appointed Minister of Defence, Babucarr O. Joof, has vowed that under his leadership, Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) will be more productive, effective, and efficient in addressing the needs of soldiers. Minister Joof was speaking during his meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Lieutenant General Mamat…
