The Republics of The Gambia and Indonesia have gone a notch higher in cementing cooperation between the two countries. The Foreign Ministries of both nations have signed a cooperation pact, covering strategic areas of development, emphasizing the need to reconvene a Second Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in 2026 in Banjul. This is aimed…
The Gambia Chapter of Africa Missions Global has launched an AI Education App for Gambian students to embark on AI learning journey. In this direction, 1000 students across all schools in The Gambia have been offered the opportunity to register for the course paid for by Africa Missions Global (AMG). The launch of the AI…
President Adama Barrow has inaugurated the 84.5-kilometer Nuimi-Hakalang road, connecting settlements in Lower and Upper Nuimi and Jokadou districts in the North Bank Region. This road project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and economic activity across the region. The road’s completion ends “decades of brutal hardship” for residents, who previously took treacherous journeys on…
Germany has committed €49 million (₦82 billion) to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in advancing peace, security, health, and economic development across the region. The agreement follows bilateral development cooperation talks held on November 4–5, 2025, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The renewed commitment underscores Germany’s long-standing partnership…
Power Electric Satellite Solar and Supply Installation (PESSSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CorpsAfrica–The Gambia to expand access to clean water, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure across rural communities. The agreement marks a major step in strengthening community-driven development, beginning with the rehabilitation and installation of boreholes and solar-powered systems in selected…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has successfully held a nationwide capacity-building workshop on lobbying and advocacy skills, training over 200 stakeholders from various regions and organisations. The program themed, “Advocacy Playbook: Demand Rights and Influence Policy,” aimed to empower participants to engage in strategic advocacy and lobbying to promote inclusion and defend participatory…
His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, has affirmed he is ready to continue working with U.S. President Donald Trump to build a solid foundation for bilateral ties, and create a sound atmosphere for the development of both countries. President Xi Jinping made this assurance on Thursday 30 October 2025 as…
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…
Mahmud Lamin Jawla, the Executive Director of the National Sports Council (NSC), has said that the government is committed to strengthening sports in the country. Mr. Jawla highlighted that the government aims to achieve this by establishing the necessary tangible infrastructure, where young athletes can practice, perform, and refine their skills and talents. Mr. Jawla…
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….
