The Gambia Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has joined the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in Banjul to celebrate the feast of Blessed Gerardo, founder of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Rhodes, and Malta. The celebration was organized by His Excellency, Ambassador Domenico Giani, at…
The Centre for Policy, Research and Strategic Studies (CepRass) has launched its project “Assessing and Strengthening Democracy in The Gambia: Building a Representative and Accountable Government,” funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The event brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including political parties, government institutions, civil society, and the diplomatic corps. Keynote speakers…
The National Assembly has commenced a three-day Pre-Budget Retreat following the tabling of the 2026 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy Keita, on Friday. Held in Basse, Upper River Region, the retreat brought together members of the National Assembly and technical staff to review, analyse, and…
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…
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 Gambia government recently joined the United Kingdom through the British High Commission to the Gambia to formally celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. The occasion was organised by the British High Commission in The Gambia in the form of a reception which brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps…
His Excellency, Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, will today meet with President Donald J. Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK). The meeting is aimed at exchanging views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. According to Xinhua, China’s leading media outlet,…
The Government of The Gambia has refuted claims of a Memorandum of Understanding or promises for immunity for former president Yaya Jammeh, emphasising that Jammeh would be arrested and indicted in line with law any time he returns to The Gambia from exile. The disclosure by Government came on the sidelines of public state statements…
In a major boost for Gambian sports, the Cabinet has approved the National Sports Bill 2024, paving the way for its presentation at the National Assembly. The Bill, presented by Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Bakary Y. Badjie, introduces sweeping reforms to strengthen sports governance and development. Key provisions include transforming the National Sports…
The Government of Senegal has announced that it will reduce price of fuel and electricity tariffs in a few days. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko yesterday made the announcement, saying that the Senegalese government “will reduce electricity, fuel and gas prices in a few days’ time. According to media reports, the Prime Minister also stated that…
