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…
Young leaders from across West Africa are stepping up to reshape agriculture and food systems, championing resilience, inclusion, and climate-smart practices at a high-level regional convening held in Banjul recently. However, the two-day West Africa Regional Youth Convening, themed “Feeding the Future: Youth-Led Solutions for Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems”, brought together over 60 youth…
Hundreds of Gambians, including young people, students, politicians, civil society activists, and women, yesterday flooded the streets of Kanifing in a powerful display of civic defiance, demanding accountability, transparency, and justice across the nation’s institutions. Spearheaded by the youth-led movement Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA), the protest saw marchers converge from Ice Man Junction to…
The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) recently held the second edition of its SkillRise Forum, rallying together dynamic young business leaders and budding entrepreneurs from across the country to discuss entrepreneurship and raging business issues. The SkillRise Forum 2025, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Bijilo, was marked by…
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Bakary Badjie, Friday bade farewell to 40 young people leaving The Gambia for various key international seminars in the People’s Republic of China in Asia. The seminars include Ethnic and Traditional Sports Protection and Development, Sports Integration with Culture and Tourism, and Competitive Sports Training Management. The participants included…
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…
Following active participation in the 2025 ECOSOC Youth Forum at United Nations Headquarters, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is issuing a call for a more youth-centred and action-oriented global communiqué. This call urges the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and all Member States to elevate youth engagement and strengthen support for the growing global sport for…
