June 10
West Africa: Ecowas At 51 - Confronting the Shadow Over Regional Integration
Fifty-one years after its founding, ECOWAS chose not to throw a party. Instead, it sounded an alarm. At a commemorative advocacy programme in Banjul last week, leaders and… Read more »
Gambia: Gender Inequality Costing Gambia Growth, World Bank Reveals
The World Bank Group has called for urgent action to boost women's economic participation and strengthen public finances, warning that The Gambia risks slowing its development… Read more »
June 03
Gambia: IMF Set to Disburse $8.5m to Gambia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms. Eva Jenkner, held discussions in Banjul from April 22-May 6, 2026, and via remotely thereafter, under the 2026 Article IV… Read more »
May 26
Gambia: World Bank Launches Bold Initiative to Eradicate 'Extreme Poverty in Gambia'
The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured… Read more »
May 06
Gambia: Govt, IMF Discuss Programme Recalibration, Growth Outlook
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) in collaboration with the Central Bank of The Gambia and key institutions recently convened a productive engagement with the… Read more »
April 22
Gambia: Gambia, AfDB Sign Landmark Deal for 13 Health Vehicles
The Government of The Gambia and the African Development Bank have signed contracts for six ambulances and seven health outreach vehicles that will be deployed to health facilities… Read more »
April 09
Gambia: Ons, UNDP Mobilise Community Radios to Drive Security Reforms
In a decisive push to deepen security sector reforms at the grassroots, the Office of National Security (ONS), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, has… Read more »
March 17
Gambia: Commentary - Understanding the Role of the IMF in the Gambia's Economy
The forthcoming visit of the Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund to The Gambia provides an important opportunity for reflection and clarification. Among… Read more »
February 17
Gambia: WB Report Reveals Current Deficits in Nutrition, Learning in Low-Income Countries
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026--Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labour… Read more »
January 08
West Africa: The Gambia Nominates Dr. Satang Nabaneh for AU Child Rights Committee
The Government of The Gambia has formally announced the candidature of renowned legal scholar and human rights advocate Dr. Satang Nabaneh for election as a member of the African… Read more »
December 22, 2025
West Africa: Wanep Holds AGM, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace & Good Governance
The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-The Gambia) recently successfully held its General Assembly Meeting at the NaNA Conference Hall in Kanifing, bringing together… Read more »
November 26, 2025
Gambia: UNDP, Ons Train Stakeholders to Advance Gender Equality in Security Sector
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its 'Security Sector Reform project' and The Gambia's Office of National Security (ONS) have launched a three-day… Read more »
November 19, 2025
Gambia: Unicef Celebrates 60 Years in Gambia
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) The Gambia Monday evening celebrated 60 years of unwavering service in The Gambia, defined by enduring partnership with government of… Read more »
September 23, 2025
Gambia/Morocco: Real De Banjul Slip to As Far Rabat in CAF Champions League
Gambian league champions, Real De Banjul on Sunday lost to AS Far Rabat 2-0 in their first-leg clash of the 2025\2026 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary played at the… Read more »
Gambia: After Unesco Recognition - Gambia Marks 2nd Int'l Day of Sonnike Language
Following the adoption and proclamation in October 2023 by the UNESCO General Assembly, the Sarahule community in The Gambia and around the world will mark the second anniversary… Read more »
August 28, 2025
Gambia: Unicef, Nana Commission Staff Creche At KGH
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the National Nutrition Agency (NaNA) on Wednesday commissioned the newly refurbished staff Creche at the Kanifing… Read more »
