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 »
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 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 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 »
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 »