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…]
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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…]