The Gambia prepares to host the 32nd edition of the Week of Friendship and Fraternity in West Africa (SAFRA) in 2025. The nation will host this august gathering under the theme: “Peace, Security, Social Inclusion, and Sustainable Cross-Border Development: What is SAFRA’s Contribution?” As part of the national preparations, a delegation from the Upper River…
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Seedy K.M Keita has signed two financing agreements with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) during the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers, Algeria. The agreements are Loan financing of US$3 million and Grant financing of US$150,000.00 for the Supplementary Financing for Enhancing Value Addition in the…
Gambia’s Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, Ismaila Ceesay, has clarified that not all assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh had been sold off. He emphasised that some of the properties had been retained for public use, and others returned to local communities. Dr Ceesay made this disclosure during Coffee Time interview with…
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…
The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Professor Pierre Gomez, has presided over the opening ceremony of a two-day Sector Review Retreat focused on the Draft National Research Bill, the Research Regulatory Framework, and the Research Excellence Assessment Framework (REAF). The retreat, held at Tendaba Camp in the Lower River Region on Saturday…
The Fulbe Africa Organization has issued a strongly worded statement condemning comments made by the Minister for Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Hamat NK Bah, during a recent meeting with Banjul Muslim Elders at the State House in Banjul. During the March 30th gathering, Hon. Bah reportedly attributed regional violence and jihadist activities…
Bell Bottling Company has presented a Certificate of Recognition to Hon. Baboucarr O. Joof, the Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment (MOTIE). The presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Ministry’s office in Banjul. As a proud Gambian beverage producer, Bell Bottling Company is committed to crafting locally inspired and globally appealing…
The Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare of The Gambia, Fatou Kinteh, has engaged in high-level bilateral discussions with Elizabeth Spehar, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), at the UN Headquarters in New York. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing 69th session of the Committee on the…
The Minister of Trade, Regional Integration and Employment, Baboucarr O. Joof, has reiterated that women-led businesses are powerful drivers of economic growth and sustainable development. The Trade Minister was speaking during the launching of the private sector coalition to advance gender equality and the public procurement guide to support MSMEs, held Tuesday at the International…
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered the following remarks at the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Cape Town, South Africa: “I would like to thank the Government of South Africa for hosting this week’s G20 meeting, and Minister Godongwana and Governor Kganyago for their leadership in…
