A cargo vessel flying the Gambian flag has been disabled by the United States military after allegedly failing to comply with repeated warnings while sailing toward an Iranian port, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The vessel, identified as the M/V Lian Star, was struck on May 29 after[Read More…]
Author: JollofNews
Gambia Suffer 3-1 Defeat To Iran Despite Strong First-Half Display
The Gambia surrendered a first-half lead to suffer a 3-1 defeat against Iran in an international friendly played in Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. The Scorpions made an encouraging start and took the lead before halftime through captain Omar Colley, who found the net to put Gambia ahead against the Asian[Read More…]
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreements With Gambia, Approves Additional Financing Amid Middle East Crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached staff-level agreements with the Gambian authorities on the fifth review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme and the second review of its Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), paving the way for additional financial support to help the country navigate mounting economic[Read More…]

