Press Dispatch Dated: Sunday 31st August, 2025 New Delhi, India — The Minister of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment, Hon. Baboucarr Ousmaila Joof, has reiterated The Gambia’s steadfast commitment to democratic consolidation, fair play and economic revitalization, underpinned by our Recovery-Focused National Development Plan (Yiriwa). As valedictorian at a[Read More…]
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Bio’s Sudden Departure From Gambia Trip Raises Questions
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio’s official visit to The Gambia has ended abruptly, prompting speculation over the reasons behind his early departure. President Bio touched down at Banjul International Airport on Thursday at 2:00 p.m., where he was received by Gambian officials before heading to State House for talks[Read More…]
Senegal And Gambia Hold Talks To Ease Tensions Over Border Dispute
A bilateral meeting between Senegalese and Gambian officials was held Tuesday to defuse rising tensions between border communities in Kanouma (Senegal) and Djataly (The Gambia), following a recent dispute sparked by unclear boundary lines. According to Senegalese daily Le Soleil, the row began when a confrontation occurred between a Senegalese[Read More…]
GPU Announces Key Changes Ahead Of 2025 Journalism Awards
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has unveiled major updates to its National Journalism Awards, set to take place in early December 2025. Marking the 10th edition of the annual event, the union says this year’s celebration will be the most significant yet, with new rules, an extended submission window, and[Read More…]
The Gambian Paradox, A Call For Mindset Change & Collective Action
Gambia stands at a crossroads, grappling with the challenges of poverty and underdevelopment. Yet, amidst these difficulties, there lies an opportunity for growth and transformation. As someone who has walked the path from a small village in the Gambia to the corridors of power in Washington, I’ve seen first-hand the[Read More…]
Gambia To Launch New Medical School With Support From Islamic Development Bank
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has approved $32.2 million to fund the creation of the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences at the University of The Gambia, in a major boost for the country’s struggling health sector. The funding is part of a wider $297 million package approved for[Read More…]
Sex Haven Where Randy Brit Grans Are Flocking To Romp With Toyboys
As Brits up and down the country jet off in the hope of finding holiday romance, a number of grans have just one destination in mind. The Gambia, officially known as the Republic of The Gambia, has long had a reputation for attracting lusty OAPs, who flock to the West[Read More…]
Nigeria Deploys 197 Troops To ECOWAS Mission In The Gambia
Nigeria has deployed 197 troops to support the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), reinforcing the federal republic’s enduring commitment to regional peace and stability. The troops underwent an intensive pre-deployment training program at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre in Jaji, Kaduna, before their official deployment[Read More…]
U.S. Travel Sanctions Could Hit Gambia Under New Trump Administration Directive
Gambia has been named among dozens of countries facing potential travel restrictions under a new directive from the Trump administration, according to a leaked U.S. government memo obtained by The Washington Post. The memo, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, outlines a 60-day deadline for Gambia and other[Read More…]
Tinubu Invites Barrow To West Africa Economic Talks
As preparations gather pace for the West Africa Economic Summit set to hold in Abuja later this month, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, as his Special Envoy to personally deliver invitations to a select group of West African heads[Read More…]
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