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Abraxas training centre opens in Gambia, offers free training to youth

Ismaila SonkoFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 202603 mins

Abraxas Centre, an initiative aimed at reducing youth unemployment by offering free classes to youth and training them in various skills, has been constituted with a new establishment in The Gambia. The centre, which has its headquarters in Bijilo, was opened on 18 February 2026 to commence operations formally. According to its Chief Executive Officer…

irregular migration and youth unemployment initiative launched by MOHERST

MOHERST introduces flagship initiatives to address youth unemployment & irregular migration

Ismaila SonkoJanuary 22, 2026January 22, 202607 mins

The Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOHERST), Professor Pierre Gomez, has said that his ministry has introduced flagship initiatives, including the Turning Tides Programme, to address youth unemployment and irregular migration through skills training and internships. He added that the USET Phase 2 is meant to strengthen STEM education and innovation infrastructure…