September 09
Senegal: China Pledges 27 Billion CFA Grant to Senegal
President Xi Jinping has announced aid of 27 billion FCFA granted to Senegal during a one-on-one meeting with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, reports say. Read more »
September 05
Gambia: Gambia, Saudi Arabia Discuss War On Gaza
The Republic of the Gambia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have talked about the war on Gaza during a phone call between the Gambia Minister of Foreign Affairs, International… Read more »
September 03
Gambia: Moherst Signs MOU With Chinese Counterparts to Advance Tvet Programs
The Ministry for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), on Friday 23 August 2024, received a ministerial delegation from the People's Republic of China. Read more »
West Africa: Gambia, Spain Sign MOU On Regular Migration, Security
The Gambia and the Kingdom of Spain yesterday 28 August 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on regular migration, security, and the fight against crime. Read more »
August 20
Mauritania: Migrant Boat Intercepted in Mauritania
A migrant boat that departed from Mandinaring in West Coast Region of The Gambia two weeks ago, has been intercepted by the Mauritania navy, says an activist. Read more »
August 12
Gambia: Gambia-Turkish Business Council Meets President Barrow to Discuss Investment, Trade Opportunities
Members of the Gambia-Turkish Business Council met President Adama Barrow last Friday, to discuss investment and trade opportunities between the two countries, and sought the… Read more »
July 12
West Africa: Ecowas Facing Leadership Crisis
Nigeria because of its size has been seen to be the power house of Ecowas. Community leadership however does not arise from the sizes of countries that heads of state lead. It… Read more »
July 02
West Africa: Ecowas Court President Says Political Developments Could Hamper Efforts of Democratic Consolidation
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Edward Amoako Asante, has said political developments in the region can hamper efforts of democratic consolidation if the developments… Read more »
Gambia: World Bank Board Approves U.S.$35 Million to Improve Health Services in Gambia
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved an additional $35 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to enhance the quality and utilization of… Read more »
June 28
Gambia: Gambia, Spain to Sign Security Agreement, Negotiate Secular Migration
The Gambia is set to sign a security agreement as well as negotiate secular migration with Spain, says Jose Manuel AlbaresBueno, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union… Read more »
June 13
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Speaker Vows to Promote Regional Integration
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Rt. Hon. Maimounatou Ibrahima has promised to prioritize regional integration and gender mainstreaming, in her activities to move the community to… Read more »
May 13
Gambia: Moherst Hosts EU Erasmus+ Information Day for the Gambia
From Fatoumata Joof, MoHERST Read more »
Gambia: German Police Support Team Donates Equipment, Vehicles to Gambia Police Force
The German Police Support Team (GPST) has donated and equipment, vehicles and motor bicycles to the Gambia Police worth more than 35 million Dalasi. Read more »
May 06
Gambia: IMF Approves U.S.$98.4 Million for the Gambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its board has approved US$98.4 million for the Gambia. Read more »
April 08
West Africa: Gambia Bags Micro Economic, Industry Committees' Chairmanships of Ecowas Parliament
The Republic of the Gambia has been selected to serve as Chairman of the Micro Economic Policy and Economic Research, as well as the Industry and Private Sector Committees of the… Read more »
West Africa: AG Speaker Barau Says - 'We Are Resolute to Uphold Peace and Stability'
The Acting Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon Barau Jibrin, has said that the representatives of the Sixth Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament, are resolute to uphold peace and… Read more »
March 10
Gambia: President Barrow Discusses Sub-Regional Health Issues With Waho Director
A press statement from State House indicates that the Director of West Africa Health Organization (WAHO), Dr. Melchoir Athanase J.C. Aissi and team, accompanied by the Minister of… Read more »
February 26
West Africa: Ecowas Summit to Save the Community
The Economic Community of West African States had to address the most important and far reaching crisis that it has ever confronted since its inception. Three of its member states,… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Gambia: Gambian Association in Turkey Speaks, Turkish Ambassador Explains
Officials of the Gambian Association in Turkey dubbed 'the Real Responders' have stated that the situation of their countrymen in Turkey is worrying as they alleged that the Police… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Gambia: IMF's Chief of Mission Acknowledges Government's Effort to Advance Reforms
The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Mission Chief Olivier Basdevant, has acknowledged government's effort in advancing many reforms, adding that part of their mission is to… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Gambia: Modou Barrow Joins Saudi Arabian First Division League Club Al Ahli SFC
Gambian international footballer Modou Secka Barrow has joined Saudi Arabia first division side Al Ahli SFC on Monday. Read more »
Libya: Gambian Migrant Dies, Eight Missing in Libya Shipwreck
Just two days into the New Year, a shipwreck off the coast of Libya in the Mediterranean Sea claimed the life of at least a Gambian. Eight are reported missing. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Gambia: Yankuba Minteh Voted 'Found of the Year' By Former Odense Players
Gambian international footballer Yankuba Minteh has been voted the 'Found of the Year' by former players of his club Odense Boldklub. Read more »