Gambian youth face a growing HIV risk due to complacency, warns Dr Ismail D. Badjie, Founder and CEO of Innovarx Global Health. Speaking to Senigambia media on the country’s HIV prevention landscape, Dr Badjie emphasises that while treatment options have improved, the perception that HIV is no longer a serious threat is putting a new…
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…
The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), Catholic Relief Services (CRS) The Gambia, and the National Youth Council (NYC) have officially signed a Project Agreement Memorandum to implement the Harmony, Outreach, Peace, and Engagement (HOPE) Project. As The Gambia prepares for December 5, 2026 polls, the HOPE Project will play a critical step in ensuring…
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…
In a recent engagement where the Gambia flag was handed over to the athletes headed to Luanda, Angola, for the Africa Youth Games, the president of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) firmly stated that the athletes must strive to bring home trophies. While addressing the athletes, Mr. Bai Dodou Jallow summed up the various…
Deliberating on the issue of behaviour and discipline of athletes, the Minister of Youth and Sports has disclosed that it has always been impressive when Gambian teams go out to compete in foreign countries. Mr. Bakary Y. Badjie was speaking recently at the Gambia National Olympics House in Bakau, where he handed over the Gambian flag…
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…
The Gambia Police Force (GPF) has confirmed the suspension and detention of four officers directly involved in the pursuit that led to the death of Omar Badjie. The officers were arrested on 28 September 2025 and remain in custody, pending the launch of an independent Coroner’s Inquest by the State. A postmortem examination was conducted…
Agriculture, the backbone of many developing economies, remains a vital driver of food security, employment and rural livelihoods in The Gambia. In a major boost to the sector, the European Union has signed a €20 million ($21.6 million) financing deal with the Gambian government to modernise farming and strengthen climate resilience. The 1.7 billion dalasi…
Her Excellency Fatoumatta Bah Barrow officially launched the Sustainable Empowerment Skills Training Initiative for Women and Youth in The Gambia at the International Award Scheme on Tuesday 5 August 2025 in celebration of her birthday. Delivering her statement, the First Lady emphasised that she did not wish her birthday be merely a fanfare but a…
