The wetlands surrounding Bone Road in Banjul are facing an environmental crisis. Once rich with mangrove forests and aquatic life, these vital ecosystems are now increasingly being used as dumping grounds for solid waste, a trend that poses a serious threat to marine biodiversity and the future of Banjul itself.[Read More…]
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Gambian Farmers To Benefit From $9.4M Climate-Resilient Rice Project
Farmers in The Gambia are among thousands across 13 West African countries set to benefit from a $9.44 million grant aimed at strengthening the region’s rice value chains against the growing threat of climate change. The funding, approved by the African Development Fund (ADF) on 17 July, will be channelled[Read More…]
Gambia Ranks Among World’s Top Tourism Performers In 2025, UN Report Shows
The Gambia has been named one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world, securing fourth place globally in the latest report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism). The country recorded an impressive 46 percent increase in international tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2025 compared[Read More…]
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