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€1.1 Million EU Project Launched to Break Barriers Facing Children with Disabilities

Ismaila SonkoJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 202605 mins

A €1.117 million European Union-funded project aimed at transforming access to education for children with disabilities in The Gambia was officially launched on Wednesday at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, bringing together government officials, development partners, disability advocates, and educators. The 30-month initiative, titled “Disability Inclusive Pathways: Empowering Children with Disabilities Through…

CRS, EU Tackles Barriers Facing Children with Disabilities in Schools

Madi NjieDecember 22, 2025December 22, 202504 mins

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in collaboration with GFD and with funding from the European Union has commenced the implementation of a 30-month disability-inclusive education project. The project aims at improving access, protection and participation of children with disabilities into mainstream schools in The Gambia. Dubbed, “Disability Inclusive Pathways,” it officially began on 1 March 2025…

EU, National Youth Parliament launch Youth Advisory Committee

Press ReleaseOctober 28, 2025October 28, 202503 mins

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…

GPU and partners validate revised journalism charter

Ismaila SonkoAugust 8, 2025August 8, 202505 mins

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and International IDEA together with the European Union and media stakeholders have validated the revised Journalism Charter. The two-day media stakeholders engagement was held at a local hotel in Kotu. The head of International IDEA Gambia office, Jainaba Faye, applauded the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for inserting provisions such as…

IDEA trains NHRC staff on project management

Ismaila SonkoJuly 14, 2025July 14, 202504 mins

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has successfully concluded a four-day training program on project management for staff of The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The training, held recently under the EU-funded CODE project, aimed to build the NHRC’s capacity in project planning, delivery, resource mobilization, and proposal development key…

African travellers lose €60M in EU visa fees amid soaring rejection rates

Jankey TourayMay 27, 2025May 27, 202502 mins

New data by Africa News reveals a stark imbalance in EU-Africa mobility: Schengen Visa rejection rates for African applicants soar as high as 63%, dwarfing the global average of 18%. Countries like The Gambia, Nigeria, and Comoros face punitive measures and exorbitant costs, with African travellers collectively losing €60 million ($67.5 million) in 2024 alone…

NCCE embarks on constituency consultative dialogues on 2024 draft constitution

Ismaila SonkoMay 19, 2025May 19, 202504 mins

The National Council for Civic Education, in partnership with UNDP with funding from the European Union GREAT Project, has organised constituency consultative dialogues on 2024 draft constitution. The dialogue sessions were part of the NCCE ongoing awareness and consultations campaign, themed “A New Constitution for a New Republic: Get Informed, Get Involved.” This initiative, commencing…

Minister Joof with other Gambians and EU delegates

Minister Joof applauds enduring Gambia-EU ties

Ismaila SonkoMay 13, 2025May 13, 202503 mins

Trade Minister Baboucarr O. Joof has hailed the cordial ties between The Gambia and the European Union, saying these ties would continue to serve as a catalyst for strengthening the enduring friendship and cooperation between both nations. As Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Mr Joof deputised the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International…

Gambia Navy concludes three-month training for 45 oyster women on swimming and safety

Ismaila SonkoApril 24, 2025April 24, 202502 mins

Gambia Navy, in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), concluded a 3-month training programme for two cohorts of 45 women oyster farmers on swimming and sea survival in a ceremony held at Lamin Lodge Riverside today, 24 April 2025. The project, dubbed FISH4ACP, implemented by FAO, was funded by the EU and German government…

GPF receives refurbished FMU office and vehicle via EU-German support

Ismaila SonkoApril 16, 2025April 16, 202504 mins

The Gambia Police Force, under the framework of the Police Programme Africa: Joint EU-German Support, held a handing-over ceremony for a newly refurbished Facility Management Unit (FMU) office and a new double cabin pickup vehicle. The ceremony brought together senior police officers, development partners, and invited guests, including officials from GIZ, the European Union Delegation,…