West Africa: GIZ ECOWAS FRSD Pilot Project Phases Out in Gambia

The GIZ Technical Cooperation (TC) component of the Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development in Fragile Regions within ECOWAS Member States (FRSD) on behalf of the German… Read more »

Gambia: AWOL to Stage Gambia National Achievement Awards 2023

All Walks Of Life - The Gambia aka AWOL-GAMBIA will be holding its first National Achievement Award Gambia (NAAG) 2023 on 15 December 2023 at the Pencha Mii Hall, Paradise Suites… Read more »

Gambia: NCCE Trains Women Councilors On Gender Responsive Budgeting

The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) with support from UNFPA under its Human Security Project recently concluded trainings for Women Councilors, Local Government… Read more »

Gambia: Wuli West Chief Applauds Beakanyang

The Chief of Wuli West in the Upper River Region, Alhagie Mamadou Bah has applauded Beakanyang, a local NGO for transforming lives and livelihoods in his district and country at… Read more »

Gambia: Our Spiritual Growth Gauge

As human beings, we can measure growth in every field of endeavour that we are involved in. Growth is obvious in how we develop from infancy to childhood, adolescence to adulthood… Read more »

Gambia: REFELA President Launches Youth Volunteerism Project

The president of REFELA The Gambia, Rohey Malick Lowe, on Thursday launched the youth volunteerism project under the partnerships of the United Nations South South Cooperation… Read more »

Gambia: Brikama Market Vendors Decry High Price of Commodities, Challenges

Vendors at the Brikama Market in the West Coast Region have expressed concerns over what they called 'surge in the price' of basic food commodities in the commercial town. Read more »

Gambia: We Stand United to Empower Every Gambian - UN Resident Coordinator

The United Nations Resident Coordinator Desta Tiruneh, has revealed that the United Nations will stand united in the efforts to empower every Gambian transcending the boundaries of… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS National Office Holds Sectoral Programme Committee Meeting

The ECOWAS National Office (ENO) under the Directorate of Regional Integration of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE) on Tuesday, August… Read more »

Gambia: 'Migrants Are Mostly Dynamic Entrepreneurs'

Dr Mamadou Tangara, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, has said that migrants are often the most entrepreneurial and dynamic members of… Read more »

Gambia: 'To Develop This Country, We Must Take Capital Formation Seriously'

The Minister of Higher Education Research Science and Technology has spoken of his institution's resolve to improve the quality of teaching and learning, especially in Teaching and… Read more »

Gambia: AfYBC Signs Host Agreement With Ms TCDC

The Afrikan Youth Business Council (AfYBC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arusha-based MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), for the fiscal… Read more »

Gambia: 10 - Member NYSs Graduate Programme Committee Inaugurated

A ten-member advisory committee that will serve in providing oversight, leadership and technical support for the smooth implementation of the National Youth Service Graduate… Read more »

Gambia: Charcoal Sellers Decry Price Hikes, Poor Market Condition

Charcoal sellers at the Serekunda market have expressed concern over the increasing cost of charcoal, coupled with the poor market condition in the rainy season. Read more »

Gambia: Barrow Urges Reconciliation for National Development

President Adama Barrow in his Eid-Ul Adha (Tobaski) message on Wednesday called for the promotion of peace and reconciliation for national development. Read more »

Gambia: 'Gambia Not Building Enough Human Capital'

During the national dissemination workshop of The Gambia Human Capital Review and The Gambia Economic Update, the World Bank (WB) Human Capital Review reported that The Gambia is… Read more »

Gambia: CRR Governor Appeals for More World Bank Support On Social Protection

The governor of the Central River Region (CRR), Ousman Bah, has appealled to the World Bank and the government of The Gambia to expand the Social Safety Net Project (SSNP) funding… Read more »

Gambia: World Bank Announces Human Capital Development Project for Gambia

The World Bank Senior Social Protection Specialist, Christabel Dadzie, has announced that the Bank is designing a Human Capital Development Project together with education to… Read more »

Gambia: GYCC Wraps up Packaging Training for Enterpreneurs

The Gambia Youth Chamber of Commerce (GYCC) with support from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) on Sunday wrapped-up a week-long product packaging and branding training for 25… Read more »

Gambia: Business Tycoon Says Youth, Women Empowerment Remain a Priority

Business tycoon, Abubacarr Jawara, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GACH Global has reaffirmed his continuous commitment to supporting the government of The… Read more »

Gambia: VP Office Assures Support to Improve Lives of Vulnerable Groups

The permanent secretary at the Office of the Vice President, Mrs Cordu L. Jabang-Senghore, has assured members of the SSNP of her office's continuous collaboration and support to… Read more »

Gambia: Gambians Protest High Water, Electricity Tariffs

Team Gom Sa Bopa on Saturday staged a protest against the recent water and electricity tariff increment by the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC). Read more »

Gambia: Bakau Dev't Committee Raises Over D5 Million for Community Service

The executive of the Bakau Development Committee on 30 April 2023 disclosed that the committee has been able to recently raise over D5 million for community development. Read more »

Gambia: GRA, Nick to Roll Out Vital Single Window System in Gambia

The Gambia Revenue Authority and Nick TC Scan Gambia Limited are set to implement an optimal digital Single Window System in The Gambia to reduce impediments to and accelerate… Read more »

Africa: Why Unity in Africa Can Be Beneficial for Development?

When it comes to development, Africa still has a long way to go. While there have been positive and impactful strides towards development, it is still the beginning. Read more »