The first-ever Strategic Plan for the Civil Service University (CSU) has been validated, marking a pivotal step in the transformation of public sector education in The Gambia. The validation workshop, held at Sindola Lodge in Kanilai on July 30, 2025, brought together CSU administrators, technical staff, stakeholders and development partners to review and finalise the…
His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, yesterday received in audience a high-ranking delegation from the Senegalese Armed Forces at his office at the State House in Banjul. The visiting delegation was led by Lieutenant General Philip Henri Alfred DIA, Inspector General of the Senegalese Armed Forces. The purpose…
His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, officially opened the Sahel Governance Forum today Thursday at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Banjul, a remarkable event bringing together leaders, experts, civil society members, and international partners to chart a new path for governance, peace, and regional cooperation in…
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…
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…
The Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure (MoTWI) and key sectoral staff have successfully completed a two-week intensive training program on Urban Transport Development and Construction. The training, conducted at the prestigious Beijing Jiaotong University in the People’s Republic of China, was part of a global development initiative aimed at equipping participants with cutting-edge knowledge…
The newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Sering Modou Njie, has held his inaugural virtual meeting with Gambian Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and diplomatic staff serving across the globe. The meeting, conducted via Zoom at 15:00 GMT, brought together heads of mission for the formal introduction of the new Minister, presentation…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad on Tuesday officially introduced its newly appointed Minister, Sering Modou Njie, in a high-level breakfast meeting with members of the diplomatic and consular corps, as well as representatives of international organizations. The event, held at the Atlantic Prime Hotel in Banjul, brought together key figures…
A group called the Gambia ID Card Scheme “A Great Concerned” (GICSAC) has raised strong objections against the government’s ongoing initiative to issue national identity cards to Gambians living abroad, citing threats to national security and electoral integrity. In a press conference held on July 15, 2025, the organization criticised the Ministry of Interior and…
Executive members of the University of The Gambia Students’ Union (UTGSU) recently visited the Ministry of Information, Media and Communications Infrastructure and the Kanifing Municipal Council to garner support for their high-level annual event known as the Students’ Week. Fruitful engagements resulted from the meetings, as the students were warmly hosted by the Minister of…
