ECOWAS And The Gambia To Support Refugees, Host Communities 

The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gambia Red Cross Society, has officially signed a Project Cooperation Agreement on the 17th of October, 2025 in Banjul, The Gambia, to...

ECOWAS, The Gambia, Red Cross Sign Agreement To Support Refugees IDPS, Host Communities

1 Stella Omona The Government of The Gambia, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gambia Red Cross Society, has officially signed a Project Cooperation Agreement in Banjul, The Gambia, to launch a...

Marie Sock Declares: “Time for Women to Lead Gambia”

By: Fatou Krubally In a bold move, Marie Sock, a Gambian presidential aspirant, has announced her independent bid for the 2026 elections, urging citizens to embrace women’s leadership and a new political approach rooted in unity and...

Reliance Financial Services Celebrates International Rural Women’s Day in Grand Style

By Assan Bah, Special Report Reliance Financial Services Limited (RFS) over the weekend joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Rural Women’s Day under the theme “For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” As the...

Banjul hosts landmark NANHRI forum to reframe Africa’s development through human rights

Organised by NANHRI in partnership with ACHPR, The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission, DIGNITY – Danish Institute Against Torture, the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR), the National Human Rights Council of Morocco, the Office of the...

Gambia secures over D50M in ECOWAS humanitarian assistance for refugees, IDP

The official presentation and signing ceremony took place at the ECOWAS Head Office in Fajara, marking a pivotal moment in the organisation’s commitment to localisation and grassroots empowerment. The funds, channelled through the Gambia Red Cross...

Gambia, Turkey sign landmark energy cooperation

This energy agreement, which started/ starts in earnest, is seen as a significant development in broadening the existing cooperation between the two countries especially in addressing some loopholes in energy generation and investment. Speaking to...

Gambia appoints Dr Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou as ED of Tertiary and Higher Education Trust Fund

Dr Ndure-Tambedou brings over two decades of distinguished expertise to the role. As the Chief Executive Officer of InSIST Global, she has overseen the implementation of major national projects, including the Education Management Information...

Gambia and Africa must invest more in the youths 

- Advertisement - Africa is home to the world’s largest youth population, with over 420 million young people under the age of 25. This demographic dividend presents a significant opportunity for economic growth, innovation, and development....

Gambia Wrestling Association holds AGM

- Advertisement - The Gambia Wrestling Association under the leadership of President Matarr Saine, over the weekend held an Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the President’s International Award (PIA) Centre, Bakau. During this important event,...

CGI Urges Greater Financial Inclusion for Women Entrepreneurs

By: Fatou Krubally The Confederation of Gambian Industries (CGI) has called for increased financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs, emphasizing their vital role in industrial growth and economic transformation in The Gambia and across Africa....

Wilson Uwujaren: EFCC Crackdown On Naira Racketeering Helped Stabilise The Currency

The Director of Public Affairs at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Wilson Uwujaren, says the agency’s task force on Naira abuse and dollarisation of the economy has played a significant role in stabilising Nigeria’s currency....

Türkiye-Africa Forum Highlights Expanding Trade and Development Ties

The Foreign Secretary, David Cameron meets with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Vahdettin Palace in Istanbul for a bilateral meeting. Picture by Rory Arnold/No10 Downing Street The fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic...

Firm unveils new features to enhance digital banking, reduce errors

BY PETER USMAN A firm, Kolomoni has introduced two new personal banking features “Snap and Pay” and “Schedule Payment” aimed at enhancing user convenience, reducing transaction errors, and streamlining everyday financial tasks. The Head of...

Top 10 Africa’s fastest-growing economies according to IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unveiled Africa’s fastest-growing economies for 2025, highlighting a mix of countries that are leveraging their oil-rich natural endowment, focusing on agriculture, and making smart investment decisions to...

5th Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum emphasises more trade and investment

The theme for this 5th forum which has attracted large delegations from across the globe is "Leveraging Türkiye-Africa Relations for Mutual Gains". The first-day of the high level session centred on key sectors, namely food security, agriculture,...

Merck Foundation unites Africa's first ladies for better healthcare

The event was co-chaired by The Gambia’s First Lady, Fatoumata Bah-Barrow, and attended by seven African First Ladies, health ministers, and professionals. Africa’s healthcare systems face major challenges, from staff shortages to limited access...

Joint Communiqué Of ECOWAS, AU Election Observation Missions

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) announce the arrival, on 20th October 2025, of their Joint Election Observation Mission to the 25th October 2025 presidential election, in the Republic of Côte...

WAICA holds 2025 Education Conference in Lagos

By Elliot WILLIAMS The West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA), a grouping of insurance firms across Anglophone – West Africa, has held this year’s edition of its annual education conference. The three day event was held in Lagos,...

Market Vendors Threaten To Boycott 2026 Elections If Their Concerns Are Not Addressed

By: Binta Jaiteh Dozens of market vendors around the Serre Kunda area have threatened to boycott the 2026 presidential elections if the government fails to address their pressing concerns in the face of biting economic hardships faced by many...