The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), a key initiative under The Gambia’s Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, officially inaugurated its new Board on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, in a ceremony that marked a renewed commitment to the economic empowerment of Gambian women. The inauguration, held at the Ministry, was[Read More…]
Author: Modou L. Badjie
Gambia, Senegal Customs Officials Hold Bilateral Talks To Bolster Trade & Security Cooperation
Customs authorities from The Gambia and Senegal began a two-day technical meeting in Kotu on Tuesday, aiming to deepen cross-border cooperation and build on past commitments to improve trade facilitation and regional security. The meeting, hosted at a local hotel, brought together senior customs officials and technical experts from both[Read More…]
Ex-BCC Finance Director Alleges Irregularities, “Powerlessness” In Council Operations
Momodou Camara, former Director of Finance at the Banjul City Council (BCC), returned to the witness stand Tuesday before the Local Government Commission, expanding on claims of financial irregularities and dysfunction within the council during his tenure. Facing detailed questions from Lead Counsel Patrick Gomez, Camara alleged that several payments[Read More…]